Social Entrepreneur Discussion - the profiles of recognized social entrepreneurs

Social Entrepreneur Discussion

Respond to the following Discussion Prompt according to the instructions for a discussion forum provided above.

Discussion Prompt:

• Using the links below scan the profiles of recognized social entrepreneurs* and their social enterprises;

 Referencing what we have learned in M4 assigned readings, identify a person who you think best fits the characteristics of a social entrepreneur.

• Regarding the person you Identify as a social entrepreneur, answer the following questions: Briefly describe this social entrepreneur, the social outcome they are seeking o to impact and why you chose them; If possible, try to identify whether their social enterprise is a nonprofit or o for-profit (if not readily clear, then say so in your post); Briefly explain why you think this person fits the criteria of a “social o entrepreneur” as described in our assigned readings. *Links to Profiles of Recognized Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

• 31 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO WATCH IN 2018, Conscious Company Media - https://consciouscompanymedia.com/social-entrepreneurship/31-social-entrepreneurs-watch-2018/

• The Halcyon Incubator Fellows (Wash. DC) is committed to helping social entrepreneurs with audacious ideas incubate and accelerate social ventures with the capacity for measurable social change. Review the list of Fellows that are recognized as early stage social entrepreneurs at https://halcyonhouse.org/incubator/fellows

• The Skoll Foundation Awardees - Annually recognize Social Entrepreneurs for their innovative work across the globe. Review the list of Awardees at http://skoll.org/community/awardees/

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