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Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs
A group for those interested in, working in, or simply with ideas on Social Enterprise.
Share experience, inspiration, or great enterprises from around the world and get involved in positive social change.
Network Leader: Emily Ma
Sam Rye
I've been away from Brazen for awhile, but it's been because I've been attending conferences and doing a lot of research into Social Enterprise/Innovation. I'm inspired frankly - and interested to know what you've all been up to - whether it be working / researching / just noticing Social Ent/Innov in your communities. Can you give me examples?
I recently heard Tonya Surman from Centre for Social Innovation (Toronto) give a keynote - absolutely wonderful: socialinnovation.ca
61 weeks ago from Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators Incubation1 more
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Rebecca Thorman:
Yep! I'm doing a talk on a project I've been working on next Tuesday so that should be good. The entrepreneur community is great here.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Caroline:
I'm currently in India interning with a social enterprise involved in solar and renewable energy for off-grid rural households! Almost half-way ...MoreI'm currently in India interning with a social enterprise involved in solar and renewable energy for off-grid rural households! Almost half-way done and an incredible experience so far.
Sam- thanks for the great link to check out. I'm from Toronto and interested in staying in the social enterprise field but unsure of the current opportunities and ventures in Canada, since many social businesses are located in developing countries.
Does anyone have additional tips/resources to check out for a recent graduate looking to get into the social business field in Canada?
57 weeks ago
Sam- thanks for the great link to check out. I'm from Toronto and interested in staying in the social enterprise field but unsure of the current opportunities and ventures in Canada, since many social businesses are located in developing countries.
Does anyone have additional tips/resources to check out for a recent graduate looking to get into the social business field in Canada?
57 weeks ago
Sam Rye
Beyond Funding : Social Enterprise has been around for awhile, but we seem to be on the front of another wave of truly exciting projects, crowd-funding platforms, Govt recognition, governance structures and service delivery. Do you have a social enterprise project you're leading + what can you share for it's abilities to take NFP/NGO's beyond funding & sponsorship woes?
58 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management, Nonprofiteers, Innovators Incubation, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs3 more
Sam Rye
Cradle to Cradle Deisgn - the next big development in our global community's thinking/action? Does any one have any experience / know of any products that adopt C-2-C design principles? http://bit.ly/cizGYn
66 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Creatively Inspired, Green Social Media and Creating a Life You Love3 more
Sam Rye:
Great Morana! Thanks for getting in touch. I'm really happy to hear C2C has been part of your vocab for awhile; sadly I've only just become aware ...MoreGreat Morana! Thanks for getting in touch. I'm really happy to hear C2C has been part of your vocab for awhile; sadly I've only just become aware of it properly (been planting trees for the last 4 years - not much more C2C than that!) but I'm interested as to how I can adopt it into the business I'm working with for the creative team.
I've had a look around on the C2C portal but I'd love it if you have any hints/tips on good articles to read / who I should talk to about adopting it into product design / how it can lead design thinking as an ideology?
Really interested in how it can be developed into other industries as well as architecture too - social enterprises and the like - bringing it into realms of 'mass consumption' to drive a wedge into the unsustainable habits of the human race...
66 weeks ago
I've had a look around on the C2C portal but I'd love it if you have any hints/tips on good articles to read / who I should talk to about adopting it into product design / how it can lead design thinking as an ideology?
Really interested in how it can be developed into other industries as well as architecture too - social enterprises and the like - bringing it into realms of 'mass consumption' to drive a wedge into the unsustainable habits of the human race...
66 weeks ago
Morana Medved:
Hi Sam. I've scanned your resume, it's impressive that you've actually spent time on the "front lines" so to say. Cradle to Cradle is ...MoreHi Sam. I've scanned your resume, it's impressive that you've actually spent time on the "front lines" so to say. Cradle to Cradle is specifically meant for products, so as such my contact with it has been through product manufacturers. I think Steelcase is really on the forefront of environmental movement as a manufacturer and through its company culture as well. They have a learning section on their website, check it out: http://www.steelcase.com/en/company/sustainability/pages/share-learn.aspx. For an example of a smaller company that's been an innovator with C2C, check out Mechoshade - my copy of C2C actually came from them, it's a small family-owned business and it brings a new perspective on how window shading affects human environment, www.mechoshade.com. They also love talking about it so feel free to contact them directly. Finally, if you are looking to apply environmental principles to the built environment (company offices for example), check out LEED, www.usgbc.org.
All of these have their pluses and minuses but just being aware of possiblities and implementing some of the principles gets us ahead on living better and more sustainably.
66 weeks ago
All of these have their pluses and minuses but just being aware of possiblities and implementing some of the principles gets us ahead on living better and more sustainably.
66 weeks ago
Sam Rye
So what do we think Gen-i's major innovations might be in the coming years? A generation growing up in a digital world will be most forward thinking of us all, but will they forget about the physical world and the communities which nurture them to concentrate on Digital, or will there be a globalised re-connection of society and a shift in values?
69 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs and Innovators Incubation3 more
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James Lee:
@edward, that's an awesome idea!! totally think that overconsumption can happen in a variety of forms, not just goods and services that we buy. it ...More@edward, that's an awesome idea!! totally think that overconsumption can happen in a variety of forms, not just goods and services that we buy. it baffles me to see people with 10,000 friends on fb -- that's not allowed unless you are super hot and have 20+ albums to share (just kidding...sorta). I definitely value quality over quantity, and balancing richness of shared knowledge with quality of interconnectedness is extremely difficult (but the key to ultimate success) in the online space.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
@James, I absolutely believe that substantive and sustainable changes to the economy have to start with businesses. The average person doesn't ...More@James, I absolutely believe that substantive and sustainable changes to the economy have to start with businesses. The average person doesn't have resource scarcity on their minds because they are marketed into believing the opposite, especially with companies policies with planned obsolescence. I know people who, even though they agree it's ridiculous and a waste of money, stand in line for each new iphone.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Sam Rye
What tools does your organisation use to generate genuine innovation and collaboration? Do you use facilitation techniques/consultants in your business? I'm really interested in a few theories and methods, so keen to hear others people have worked with.
68 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Inspiring Leadership, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs and Community Karma3 more
Sam Rye:
Blay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, ...MoreBlay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, their interests & passions are re-awakened, and they can reconnect with people around them. We're thinking of launching this kind of service for people we like around NZ (mainly social enterprises, NGO's, and progressive businesses).
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
68 weeks ago
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
68 weeks ago
Scott Messinger:
Honestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... ...MoreHonestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... before they burn out!
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Sam Rye
What makes it easier for Start Ups to thrive? Do you, as an entrepreneur, find that it is better working closely with a company as a partner, or do you prefer to try to do it all yourself? Do you know of any incubator hubs near you, and do you use them?
74 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!2 more
Sam Rye
Welcome to this new group to reflect a growing trend in Social Enterprises and Collaborative Consumerism. I'd love to hear about your experiences working for/with Social Enterprises, of any details of SE's you've come into contact with, and any ideas you have but are yet to get off the ground.
Sam Rye created the group Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs
74 weeks ago
