Social Entrepreneurship


Recent Social Entrepreneurship Articles

Do You Really Know It All? 

You may feel on top of the world, but Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says don't forget the rest of the world is out there too.  Watch video

How to Work Hard & Keep the Pace 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses how she resets on a regular basis to keep up with the pace of her hard work.  Watch video

Following My Own Vision 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses her role in the company and how she benefits from flying solo as a leader.  Watch video

Success Brings More ... Success 

Lindsay Avner's organization, Bright Pink, has great momentum, but there's always pressure to improve as the stakes rise.  Watch video

High Fashion with Native Roots

Indigenous founder Scott Leonard blazes a trail from hardscrabble Andes villages to Saks and Bloomingdale's.  Read more

Invincible Ball Brings Joy to Kids (& Lions)

Soccer balls from the One World Futbol Project stand up to life in a refugee camp.  Read more

Fake It til' You Make It 

Sometimes you don't have all of the answers. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she uses self-confidence to drive ahead.  Watch video

The Cost of Being an Entrepreneur 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she's constantly living with her business.  Watch video

Take Coffee Grounds. Add Spores. See Success Sprout.

With their popular mushroom kits, Back to the Roots' founders Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez are restoring the connection between people and food.  Read more

Who Are the Vendors in My Neighborhood?

BALLE founders Judy Wicks and Laury Hamel are forging a new economy based on local commerce.  Read more

Keeping Close Ties Outside the Work Circle 

Not everyone in your life share's the same passion. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner insists on surrounding herself with diversity.  Watch video

My Team Is My Family 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says her grounded team helps her to find balance.  Watch video

'What the Hell Is a 9-to-5 Anyway?' 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner thinks going back to a structured work environment is unimaginable, now that she's an entrepreneur.  Watch video

Who Is Your Mentor? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner gives advice she has received from mentors in her life.  Watch video

Another Working Vacation? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner has the urge to work after a few days off, but she insists she should learn to relax.  Watch video

Were You Born an Entrepreneur? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses how she strives to be a better entrepreneur.  Watch video

My Mission Is My Business 

In 2007, Lindsay Avner founded Bright Pink, a non-profit dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.  Watch video

What You Name a Venture Is Important 

Branson set up "war rooms" to tackle global issues like climate change and disease in Africa.  Watch video

Quiet Time Brings Peace of Mind 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner takes time in the morning to get her day started right before heading to the office.  Watch video

Never Lose a Moment of Time 

When Lindsay Avner started Bright Pink, she was working a full-time job. But starting up was like working two full-time jobs.  Watch video

Living Life On My Own Terms 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says her company has given her purpose, new friendships, and control of her own destiny.  Watch video

Build Successful Businesses Out of Helping Lives 

Rarely does Sir Richard Branson start a business just because he thinks he's going to make money out of it.  Watch video

Why I'm Motivated By Impact 

Lindsay Avner describes her company's growth struggles and how Bright Pink's mission keeps the team motivated and working hard.  Watch video

Work Always Comes First 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses her day-to-day operations and lifestyle choices as a young entrepreneur.  Watch video

Why the World Needs Big Ideas

With so many businesses thinking small, true audacity and vision mean more than ever.  Read more

A True Elite Education at Half the Price

The Minerva Project has a plan to take online education to the next level.  Read more

Meet the Makers of the Wearable Robot

Ekso Bionics's wearable robot is getting paraplegics back on their feet.  Read more

Congress: If You Love Us, Listen

Here's what entrepreneurs really want from the officials they elect in November.  Read more

5 Great Companies That Make Money & Do Good

Need a little inspiration? Check the creative spark behind these socially conscious business models.  Read more

Bring Purpose & Profit Together 

Naked Pizza founder Robbie Vitrano talks about building a business based on community feedback.  Watch video

Does Your Company Make an Impact? 

Social entrepreneur Robbie Vitrano talks about the benefits of serving the community around your business.  Watch video

Want to Succeed? Look Beyond the Numbers 

Social entrepreneur Robbie Vitrano talks about why he supports start-ups that go beyond business, and help the community.  Watch video

Smarter Way to Give Back

A good community service plan helps your community and your own company. Here's how my agency did it.  Read more

Only Do What You Do Best 

Entrepreneur Eboo Patel doesn't try to do everything at his non-profit, Interfaith Youth Core. He only does what he loves.  Watch video

'How I Know My Audience' 

Eboo Patel, founder of the non-profit Interfaith Youth Core, talks about connecting audiences from very different religious backgrounds.  Watch video