Hard work and passion aside, entrepreneurship relies – sometimes heavily – on the oft-times unreliable infusion of capital and the enigmatic and frustratingly intangible element we call luck. Yes, luck. If you’d prefer to Oprah-fy this conversation, let’s...
“What business should we operate?” Is your organization thinking about launching an enterprise? Jonathan Wade explains the importance of ideation in pursuing that goal – and shares some of the challenges and benefits every enterprising non-profit can...
Shifting the risk of social value creation to private investors There is currently much discussion about the Social Impact Bond as an innovative tool to generate financing for social enterprises. Anyone who has tried to start a social enterprise—a...
Ever since Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company began making craft beer seven years ago, they’ve used organic ingredients, followed eco-friendly practices and supported community causes. The Vankleek Hill, Ontario-based business announced in October that it had taken...
Panelists: Denis O’Brien, Sean Penn and Danielle Saint-Lot, with moderator Kathleen MatthewsCredit: Juliana Thomas / Clinton Global Initiative Four years after the devastating earthquake hit the nation, killing 250,000 people, Haiti is still struggling to regain...
