Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Career paths are not one-size-fits-all, yet in emerging markets, it's often assumed that microfinance — the use of small loans to foster self-reliant small businesses in a community setting — is the only path for women seeking economic opportunity. Microfinance was one issue that we considered.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2013

Sasikala, a Block Development Officer (BDO), talked to the Kodapattinam villagers about microfinance , only Shantha, of all the villagers, saw the opportunity and took action. Undeterred, Shantha persisted until she persuaded the required number of people to sign up for the microfinance project. India Innovation'

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2014

And Bill Gates announced he was shifting his priorities from software development to social impact by moving full time to his foundation. Civic Ventures had recently released its first survey of baby boomers and found at least half were interested in “ encore careers ” helping others. In the broader U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2016

” In less mature economies and fragile regions of the world, entrepreneurs are just as, if not more, critical to livelihoods and development. We have evidence that our work led to equity investments in Middle Eastern startups, that entrepreneur-mentor relationships formed, and that jobs were created.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2018

If the hum of your career has become so deafening that you struggle to hear those other parts of your life, you’re not alone. For example, one person—a pastor, karate teacher, and yoga instructor—told us about reconciling her jobs into a fulfilling career. To do this, you need to be socially savvy and flexible.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

But he also understood that while a career as a professional athlete was extremely unlikely, sports itself was a multi-billion dollar industry with great opportunity as coaches, trainers, even youth camp organizers. The kids develop discipline and focus, but also practical, marketable skills. Marquis found a way to do this. Importance.

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