I had a chance to speak with Tom Suddes the founder of ForImpact.org. On this episode he gives great advice to entrepreneurs on how to get started, get going and [...]
It feels like the world is on fire. From Egypt to Greece, India to the UK, Spain and now North America, we are currently living in an international wo ...
Editor’s note: This post is part of our SOCAP11 conference coverage in San Francisco. Capitalism has alot to answer for these days. Members of thi ...
As companies like Cadbury, Starbucks, The Gap and Zappos make conscious efforts to become more sustainable, fair trade and ethical, we must acknowledg ...
Handicrafts can decorate your home with their beauty, they can add a touch of glamor to your outfit with their ornate detailing, they can inspire trends with their natural [...]
As I sail at 30,000 feet on my Luftansa flight from Frankfurt to Bangkok I glance around at my fellow passengers. Germans are notorious for their sex tourism in [...]
My predilection for the occasional cigarette has more to do with the rules of engagement than any kind of nicotine craving. Mom, I know you’re rolling your eyes and muttering, [...]
In light of the global economic meltdown (not to mention moral obligation to the human race), we are thankfully moving into a more socially conscious and fiscally responsible business environment. [...]
Today, we wanted to pay tribute to the absolutely amazing work that Kiva has done during the past 3+ years. Kiva, Swahili for unity or agreement was founded by Matt [...]
Yesterday, we highlighted Acumen Fund which was founded in April 2001. Today, we shine the spotlight on another company which was also founded in April 2001, Children’s Development Bank. There [...]
Help us congratulate and celebrate Acumen Fund on their 8th Anniversary, today, April 1 2009. During the past eight years, the organization has invested over $40 million in social [...]
Last week, I attended a presentation by Tarun Khanna, professor of strategy at Harvard Business School. His presentation focused on microfinance, a theme in his new book, “Billions of Entrepreneurs: [...]
Attention social entrepreneurs and change makers: if you have not heard of TED, then you’re missing out, really missing out. TED, acronym for Technology, Entertainment, Design, started in 1984, is [...]
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