If you’re thinking of starting a social enterprise or need advice with your established venture, Mission Inc. may be the how-to guide you’ve been waiting for. Written by two veteran practitioners of social entrepreneurship, Kevin Lynch and Julius Walls Jr., the book...
I’m probably the last person on the planet to see James Cameron’s mega-blockbuster, Avatar, though I’m sure I won’t be the last to write about it. (A quick Google search for “avatar review” returned 204 million results.) I won’t delve into its technological...
One of the great advantages of having an older sibling is being able to observe his wins and losses. On some levels, the U.K. and the United States share older-younger sibling status – we are keen to enjoy a bit of a rivalry at times, yet stand together when our...
Spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings and a renewal of spirit. So it seems more than appropriate to be writing about the exciting new beginnings at Ontario’s School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE-O), launched in 2012 and closing in on its second year...
The Social Economy Series will focus on research, findings and case studies by the Social Economy Centre of the University of Toronto. We launch the series with definitions, as established by the Centre through their work in the field. As those who’ve spent time in...
