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How Social Entrepreneurs Can Have the Most Impact

Harvard Business Review

And Bill Gates announced he was shifting his priorities from software development to social impact by moving full time to his foundation. Leadership Social enterprise' That year, two global headlines raised the profile of social enterprise: Mohammed Yunus and the Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace prize. In the broader U.S.

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What is the best way to make a difference in the world?

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My solution was to found a microfinance organization that puts women in a position to create their own destinies and achieve their full potential. It seems that oftentimes when people work in developing countries, they find that the work itself is a journey of self-discovery. Where does one start?

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

Point of Entry and Leadership. The kids develop discipline and focus, but also practical, marketable skills. We are proud to have made early investments in the work of Andrew Youn, who founded One Acre Fund; Wendy Kopp, who founded Teach for America; and Vikram Akula, who founded SKS Microfinance. Marquis found a way to do this.