Comments on: Social Entrepreneurship http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/ experiencing life through an always-nuanced worldview. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Excess, wealth, and materialism and how that fits into a career in social enterprise | Pointlessly.org http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-2/#comment-3704 Excess, wealth, and materialism and how that fits into a career in social enterprise | Pointlessly.org Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:11:08 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3704 [...] thus begins my pursuit of a career in social enterprise/social entrepreneurship, what I believe is a way for me to achieve that “something else” that I feel like I [...] [...] thus begins my pursuit of a career in social enterprise/social entrepreneurship, what I believe is a way for me to achieve that “something else” that I feel like I [...]

]]> By: Past and Future Travel Plans | Pointlessly.org http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-2/#comment-3680 Past and Future Travel Plans | Pointlessly.org Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:55:33 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3680 [...] reflection, it’s also the fact that NYC may not be the optimal place to find a job in the social entrepreneurship / social enterprise field. SF one of the major hubs for social ventures nowadays, and while I am sure NYC houses some great [...] [...] reflection, it’s also the fact that NYC may not be the optimal place to find a job in the social entrepreneurship / social enterprise field. SF one of the major hubs for social ventures nowadays, and while I am sure NYC houses some great [...]

]]> By: Be the change: Starting a revolution - in my own way, by Rosalind Chu | Justice for all http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-3673 Be the change: Starting a revolution - in my own way, by Rosalind Chu | Justice for all Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:29 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3673 [...] Yunus were already doing so! My friend introduced me to the concept of “social business” and “social entrepreneurship” around second semester of my freshman year, and that was when it all [...] [...] Yunus were already doing so! My friend introduced me to the concept of “social business” and “social entrepreneurship” around second semester of my freshman year, and that was when it all [...]

]]> By: Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change | Pointlessly.org http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-3670 Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change | Pointlessly.org Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:52:38 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3670 [...] social entrepreneurship A successful three-way alliance between entrepreneurial BOP business WasteConcern, large fertilizer company Map Agro, and the Bangladeshi government solved a waste buildup problem in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In short, WasteConcern identified the market opportunity to convert the majority of the waste generated – food – into compost for rural agriculture businesses to use as organic fertilizer to produce more food, generating a mutually beneficial and sustainable cycle. In order to implement the project, Waste Concern approached Map Agro, the largest fertilizer company in Bangladesh that had the resources and capital to transform and produce the organic compost. [...] [...] social entrepreneurship A successful three-way alliance between entrepreneurial BOP business WasteConcern, large fertilizer company Map Agro, and the Bangladeshi government solved a waste buildup problem in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In short, WasteConcern identified the market opportunity to convert the majority of the waste generated – food – into compost for rural agriculture businesses to use as organic fertilizer to produce more food, generating a mutually beneficial and sustainable cycle. In order to implement the project, Waste Concern approached Map Agro, the largest fertilizer company in Bangladesh that had the resources and capital to transform and produce the organic compost. [...]

]]> By: Perpetual Oscillation | Pointlessly.org http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-3474 Perpetual Oscillation | Pointlessly.org Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:06:14 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3474 [...] because just last night, as I was reading through the numerous articles for my research paper on social entrepreneurship, I came across an article “Social Entrepreneurs and Catalytic Change” by Sandra A. [...] [...] because just last night, as I was reading through the numerous articles for my research paper on social entrepreneurship, I came across an article “Social Entrepreneurs and Catalytic Change” by Sandra A. [...]

]]> By: “Book studying” versus “Real world application” | Pointlessly.org http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-1797 “Book studying” versus “Real world application” | Pointlessly.org Fri, 08 May 2009 03:25:33 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-1797 [...] hour or so reading and particpating in some really great discussion about social entrepreneurship (see my previous blog entry on social entrepreneurship) at universities and also touched upon the very topic I just talked about - the disconnect, and [...] [...] hour or so reading and particpating in some really great discussion about social entrepreneurship (see my previous blog entry on social entrepreneurship) at universities and also touched upon the very topic I just talked about – the disconnect, and [...]

]]> By: Akhila http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-1769 Akhila Thu, 07 May 2009 14:30:10 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-1769 Great post, and I just ran across your blog. I love it - I'm a student like you and I'm also very interested in social enterprise. I think it's really hard for us, living comfortable lives, to really understand the real issues. No matter how much we read about it and learn about it, it's hard to understand the best methods to solve problems unless you go in there and live on the ground, working with communities there. I haven't had an on the ground experience either yet, but I think it would significantly broaden my mindset and help me understand the realities of poverty and how to most effectively combat them. It's great that you have such an interest and knowledge of these issues at a relatively young age :) Best of luck - I'm going to be following your blog! Great post, and I just ran across your blog. I love it – I’m a student like you and I’m also very interested in social enterprise. I think it’s really hard for us, living comfortable lives, to really understand the real issues. No matter how much we read about it and learn about it, it’s hard to understand the best methods to solve problems unless you go in there and live on the ground, working with communities there. I haven’t had an on the ground experience either yet, but I think it would significantly broaden my mindset and help me understand the realities of poverty and how to most effectively combat them. It’s great that you have such an interest and knowledge of these issues at a relatively young age :) Best of luck – I’m going to be following your blog!

]]> By: Akhila http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-3778 Akhila Thu, 07 May 2009 14:30:00 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3778 Great post, and I just ran across your blog. I love it - I'm a student like you and I'm also very interested in social enterprise. I think it's really hard for us, living comfortable lives, to really understand the real issues. No matter how much we read about it and learn about it, it's hard to understand the best methods to solve problems unless you go in there and live on the ground, working with communities there. I haven't had an on the ground experience either yet, but I think it would significantly broaden my mindset and help me understand the realities of poverty and how to most effectively combat them. It's great that you have such an interest and knowledge of these issues at a relatively young age :) Best of luck - I'm going to be following your blog! Great post, and I just ran across your blog. I love it – I’m a student like you and I’m also very interested in social enterprise. I think it’s really hard for us, living comfortable lives, to really understand the real issues. No matter how much we read about it and learn about it, it’s hard to understand the best methods to solve problems unless you go in there and live on the ground, working with communities there. I haven’t had an on the ground experience either yet, but I think it would significantly broaden my mindset and help me understand the realities of poverty and how to most effectively combat them. It’s great that you have such an interest and knowledge of these issues at a relatively young age :) Best of luck – I’m going to be following your blog!

]]> By: Roz http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-941 Roz Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:04:36 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-941 You're right - social business and social entrepreneurship doesn't necessarily require profit. And I agree with you, that humans' desire for profit leads to corruption and all sorts of problems. However, I believe that not everyone is like that, although the media (rightfully so, most of the time) capitalizes also on the scandal and corruption tied with profits and money in larger businesses and corporations. I see the for-profit model as one that although does dominate our country, but as a model to work with, not necessarily reject. Of course, this is only my point of view and I definitely recognize and can understand why you would want no part in it (because I also held that belief also). On another note, I do see our project as something that can evolve and involve the online community to, as you say, raise standards for sharing essays and thoughts on the Internet, which, too, can be classified as a "social" endeavor. :) You’re right – social business and social entrepreneurship doesn’t necessarily require profit. And I agree with you, that humans’ desire for profit leads to corruption and all sorts of problems. However, I believe that not everyone is like that, although the media (rightfully so, most of the time) capitalizes also on the scandal and corruption tied with profits and money in larger businesses and corporations. I see the for-profit model as one that although does dominate our country, but as a model to work with, not necessarily reject. Of course, this is only my point of view and I definitely recognize and can understand why you would want no part in it (because I also held that belief also).

On another note, I do see our project as something that can evolve and involve the online community to, as you say, raise standards for sharing essays and thoughts on the Internet, which, too, can be classified as a “social” endeavor. :)

]]> By: Roz http://pointlessly.org/2009/04/social-entrepreneurship/comment-page-1/#comment-3777 Roz Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:04:00 +0000 http://pointlessly.org/?p=248#comment-3777 You're right - social business and social entrepreneurship doesn't necessarily require profit. And I agree with you, that humans' desire for profit leads to corruption and all sorts of problems. However, I believe that not everyone is like that, although the media (rightfully so, most of the time) capitalizes also on the scandal and corruption tied with profits and money in larger businesses and corporations. I see the for-profit model as one that although does dominate our country, but as a model to work with, not necessarily reject. Of course, this is only my point of view and I definitely recognize and can understand why you would want no part in it (because I also held that belief also). On another note, I do see our project as something that can evolve and involve the online community to, as you say, raise standards for sharing essays and thoughts on the Internet, which, too, can be classified as a "social" endeavor. :) You’re right – social business and social entrepreneurship doesn’t necessarily require profit. And I agree with you, that humans’ desire for profit leads to corruption and all sorts of problems. However, I believe that not everyone is like that, although the media (rightfully so, most of the time) capitalizes also on the scandal and corruption tied with profits and money in larger businesses and corporations. I see the for-profit model as one that although does dominate our country, but as a model to work with, not necessarily reject. Of course, this is only my point of view and I definitely recognize and can understand why you would want no part in it (because I also held that belief also).

On another note, I do see our project as something that can evolve and involve the online community to, as you say, raise standards for sharing essays and thoughts on the Internet, which, too, can be classified as a “social” endeavor. :)

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