Can social entrepreneurship save the world?
Back in my days as a Professional Malcontent (before I discovered my Passion Catalyst work), as I was flopping about trying to figure out what to do with my career, I discovered the concept of social entrepreneurship. To me, it was far more compelling than "business as usual."
Today, I find the idea more compelling than ever. The title of this post was a bit of intentional hyperbole, but I am completely psyched about the potential the business world has to make a positive impact. With that in mind, I'll be visiting the social entrepreneurship world from time to time as this blog unfolds.
To start it off, here are some interesting thoughts by Richard Branson in BusinessWeek about social entrepreneurship and its potential. I like this bit...
Entrepreneurs just tend to get on with making things happen. The same unconventional approaches that enabled icons like Steve Jobs to revolutionize personal computing, or Pierre Omidyar and Jeff Skoll to develop an ingenious online marketplace, can be leveraged to alleviate the tremendous suffering that persists in the world.
The more I dig into the social entrepreneurial world, the more I am inspired by the things people are doing. The sheer volume of activity gives me hope, and the innovation element inherent in an entrepreneurial approach means that doors to positive change will be open tomorrow that we don't even know exist today.
As a wise man once said..."Whee-ha!"
[article link via the acumen fund blog]
Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst TM
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