This is a partner column in conjunction with Ashoka’s Change InSight blog.
Lot’s of great #SocEnt news this week. Check out the wrap:
Tech4Society in Hyderabad, India Wraps Up
Even though the conference is over, the discussion is still going. Get all the conference goodies here and follow what was tweeted from Hyderabad and around the world, and add your two cents on Twitter using #tech4soc.
TED2010 #SocEnt Wrap-Up: What Does the World Need Now?
That’s the question that TED2010 tried to answer. This article is a call for entries. What do you think the world needs now? Comment your suggestions, inspiration, ideas and advice.
Help Find America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs
BusinessWeek is taking suggestions for its annual recognition of the 25 most promising social entrepreneurs in the country, Nathaniel Whittemore writes. They’ve asked their audience for nominations, which they will then whittle down to finalists. The nomination process is open until March 26.
10 Free Things Every New Social Entrepreneur Should Have
Halle Tecco says that a successful social entrepreneur is scrappy and resourceful. They know how to do more with less, and create a social impact while doing so. These 10 resources are free monetarily, but each is an invaluable tool for launching and sustaining a lean social enterprise.
The Essence of the #NedSoc Social Entrepreneurship Unconference
Five days after the unconference ended I’m still feeling the effects. Every person that attended, I met. And not only met, but had a quality conversation with. Read the rest of my experience and check out the notes of each break-out session.
Alvin’s Guide to Good Business on SocialEdge
Follow financial expert Alvin Hall as he visits eight leading social entrepreneurs, looking at business models, impact, and the challenges of scaling. This series on social entrepreneurs around the globe is produced by the BBC World News.
Peace Dividend Trust: Humanitarian Aid, Only Better
When it comes to humanitarian aid, there’s a difference between spending money on a country and spending money in a country. Successful projects in post-conflict and conflict zones are all about internal, local procurement— just ask Scott Gilmore and Edward Rees from Peace Dividend Trust.
Rodrigo Baggio’s Persuasive Leadership
Bill Drayton, the social entrepreneur and amazing founder, chairman and CEO of Ashoka, published his second blog post on Harvard Business Review Web site. Check out this inspiring story.
Post on Your Blog – Win a Trip!
You could be invited to attend the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit in India as the featured blogger. Enter Changemakers’ first blogger contest by posting on your blog about either one of the entries submitted to the Healthy Mothers, Strong World competition or about issues related to maternal health and mortality and access to reproductive health services.
Ashoka Stories of Change #3
Stories of Change is Ashoka’s new electronic book series. Through these publications we will share the stories of the changemakers in the Ashoka community: Fellows, Youth Venturers, staff and partners. Here’s the third e-book in the series.
