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 […]
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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 […]
The 15 Most Environmentally Friendly & Sustainable Companies (2022)
Bonus Material: Get the Sustainable Business 101 Email Series Companies use huge amounts of our planet’s resources, and they in turn have huge impacts. It’s critical that sustainability be at the core of their sourcing, production, and distribution to make sure the world we live in continues to be habitable for all, not just a […]
Can Purpose-Driven Business Fix Capitalism?
with Davis Smith, Cotopaxi Ep. #215 of The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast If you’ve traveled, you’ve seen the destructive nature of capitalism. But can we lean into it and still make an impact? Better yet, can we use it as the very instrument for change? Davis Smith joins us today to share his story […]
10 Impact Business Leaders Using Business as a Force for Good
On The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast, we feature business leaders who are changing the expectations of what business can and should do. It’s business leaders who pursue positive impact—for both people and the planet—that we want to amplify, encourage, and support. We want to shine a light on entrepreneurs who stay true to their […]
Purpose-Driven CEO: Tips and Advice for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Make an Impact
With Giancarlo Marcaccini from East West Tea Without a doubt, starting your first business has been or will be one of the most challenging ventures you’ve ever set out to accomplish. However, as a social entrepreneur, you’ll face even greater challenges. From the beginning, you’ll need to have a much grander vision for the influence […]
