Madeleine Shaw is an author and social entrepreneur of over 25 years based in British Columbia, Canada. She’s started and run both nonprofit and for-profit business ventures alike. Not only is she a social entrepreneur herself, she’s also written an excellent book on the topic. This post is an excerpt from The Greater Good: Social […]
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Is Globalization Good or Bad? The Effects of NAFTA and Global Supply Chains
On December 8th, 1993, Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law. In his remarks at the signing, Clinton proclaimed, “NAFTA means jobs. American jobs and good-paying American jobs. If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t support this agreement.” Roughly a month earlier, in a debate with former presidential candidate Ross […]
What is Social Entrepreneurship?
In this post, we’re going to answer two questions: what is social entrepreneurship, and who is a social entrepreneur? And to do so, we’re going to hear from Madeleine Shaw, a social entrepreneur herself, based in British Columbia in Canada. Madeleine is best known as the founder of Aisle, formerly known as Lunapads, which was […]
Defining the Future of Sustainable Travel
with James Thornton, Intrepid Travel Ep. #228 of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast In 2019, more than 1 billion international trips were recorded globally, contributing to 8% of the world’s carbon emissions from the travel industry. This record inspires us to reflect and understand the importance of preserving and protecting mother nature through more […]
How to Create a Greener, More Sustainable Internet
with Tom Greenwood, Wholegrain Digital Ep. #226 of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast We are in a digital age, with information at our fingertips and yet, a lot of people are unaware of the impact digital technology has on the environment. Tom Greenwood is an author and Co-founder & Managing Director of Wholegrain Digital. […]
How to Reinvent the Economics of Agriculture Using Blockchain Technology
with Gregory Landua, Regen Network Ep. #224 of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast Agriculture is essential in the fight against the climate crisis, not only for mankind but for the survival of the Earth. Therefore, it’s crucial that we transform the agricultural system through building infrastructure using technology and creating a connection to the […]
