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Oct 19, 2023 · 8. Xavier Helgesen, Christopher "Kreece" Fuchs, and Jeff Kurtzman. These three co-founders of Better World Books—a B-Corp online bookstore that funds global literacy—all deserve recognition as ...
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Jan 16, 2024 · Their work continues to inspire my optimism in our collective ability to build a more just, sustainable and regenerative future. Social Entrepreneurs to Watch for in 2024. Rich Wurden & Kenny Lee // AIGEN. Azuraye Wycoff // Yellow Barn Farm. Katerine Gutierrez Villaverde // Traces of the World.
- 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.
- 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.
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Mar 14, 2024 · 10 Examples of Social Entrepreneurs: Stories of Impact. This section dives into some inspiring examples of social entrepreneurs, highlighting their transformative stories and impactful work building social enterprises. Muhammad Yunus - Grameen Bank. Muhammad Yunus, the Father of Microfinance, founded the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh to provide ...
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Mar 5, 2019 · 2. The Godfather: Ashoka. Bill Drayton is considered the godfather of social entrepreneurs, widely credited with bringing the term ‘social entrepreneur’ into the mainstream. Since 1981, his ...
