Social Entrepreneurs

socialentrA great collection of articles about and a definition of a Social Entreprenuer from the TimesOnline:

  • "Profit making and social motives are growing ever closer together."
  • “Social entrepreneurship offers new tools and approaches that will complement the existing charity and governmental offerings.”
  • "Warren, 29, is one of a growing band of young entrepreneurs. About two-thirds of A-level students questioned in 2006 wanted to start their own business, while 5% of London Business School’s most recent MBA graduates have already done so. This trend can be seen alongside indications that many members of Generation Y — those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s — place a high value on doing work that is ethically as well as financially rewarding"
  • Count me in!

    Via. Dominic at FutureGov.