The Starterkit: An Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
Explore the power and potential of this relatively new and rapidly evolving field.
Acknowledgements
The Future Belongs to People Like You
Why This Matters
What Is Social Entrepreneurship?
Four Types of "Changemaker"
Four Types of "Impact"
5 Common Myths About Social Entrepreneurship
Myth 1: Social enterprises are not profitable.
Myth 2: Social enterprises don't need a business plan.
Myth 3: Social enterprises can't compete with traditional businesses.
Myth 4: Social enterprises can't scale up.
Myth 5: Social enterprises are only for non-profits.
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Traditional Business?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from "Regular" Entrepreneurship?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Social Responsibility?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Activism or Advocacy?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Social Service?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Government Policy?
How is Social Entrepreneurship different from Traditional Non-Profits?
Social Entrepreneurs Flip the Script
Purpose Over Profit
Collaboration Over Competition
Intrinsic Over Extrinsic Motivation
Contribution Over Consumption
Creativity Over Conformity
Significance Over Success
Empathy Over Exploitation
Long-Term Growth Over Short-Term Gain
Service Over Self
Bridges Over Silos
8 Qualities of a Social Entrepreneur
How Social Entrepreneurs Create Systemic Social Change
Making Change is Not for the Faint of Heart