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Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the leaders who use business to solve social problems and improve the world. From Bill Drayton to Marc Koska, discover their stories, achievements, and challenges in this article.
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- Alex Husted, Founder & CEO of Helpsy, On the Consumer’s Role in the Sustainable Future of Fashion. As informed by Alex and the Helpsy team, 95% of all clothing, shoes and other textiles can be given a second life.
- Manish Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Matr Boomie, on Empowering Communities Through Trade. Manish Gupta and the Matr Boomie team have been able to connect and empower over 20,000 artisans in 40 partner communities in India since their founding in 2006.
- Hannah Davis, Founder & President of BANGS Shoes, on Advice for the First Year Social Entrepreneur. Hannah Davis’ and the BANGS Shoes team sell shoes to invest in entrepreneurs all over the world.
- Colleen Clines, CEO of the Anchal Project, on Building a Social Enterprise Success Story. The Clines sisters, Maggie and Colleen, have built a thriving social enterprise in the Anchal Project.
Social entrepreneurs have a track record of pioneering new ways of delivering impact on the ground, building inclusive markets designed to do good and advocating for a more sustainable and equitable world.
Mar 5, 2019 · 1. The Movement: ME to WE. One of the most successful and impactful social enterprises of this generation, ME to WE is a social enterprise that provides Fairtrade products and global volunteer...
- Bill Drayton. Social Venture: Ashoka. Bill Drayton is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. He is the founder and CEO of Ashoka, aimed at providing support and assistance in all ramifications to potential social entrepreneurs worldwide.
- Rachel Brathen. Social Venture: One O Eight TV. Rachel Brathen is a successful social entrepreneur who uses social media platforms, especially Instagram, to organize training sessions on Yoga.
- Shiza Shahid. Social Venture: Malala Fund. Shiza Shahid is a global ambassador, social activist, educator, and co-founder of the Malala Fund. She picked interest in Malala Yousafzai – a young female girl and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Blake Mycoskie. Social Venture: TOMS Shoes. In 2006, Blake Mycoskie went on a voyage to Argentina, after which he founded TOMS Shoes using his accrued funds for a startup.
Meet the young founders of social enterprises that use business to solve social and environmental problems. See their names, companies, and stories of impact and innovation.
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Mar 8, 2022 · Warby Parker, Beyond Good, Paravel, and seven more companies are setting the example. BY Talib Visram 9 minute read. Explore the full 2022 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies,...
