This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Tze Chun Company: Uprise Art, an online art gallery Industry: Arts & Entertainment, E-Commerce, Social Enterprise Location:…
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Nadya Saib: Wangsa Jelita: Natural, Local Beauty
…the same, but the way we conduct our business has evolved – from a traditional profit maximizing business to a social enterprise that empowers local communities. How do you define…
CJ Scarlet: A Device and Mission to Stop Violence Before It Starts
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: CJ Scarlet Business: Tiger Eye Sensor Inc., personal security device Industry: High Tech, Social Enterprise Location: Raleigh-Durham,…
She’s Helping the Homeless – And Inspiring Others To Do So As Well
…that socks were one of the most needed items in shelters, her social enterprise Sock Footage was born. Sock Footage is an online subscriptions and retail store concept with a…
Molly Hayward of Cora: Organic Hygiene Products for Every Woman
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Molly Hayward Business: Cora, a provider of organic feminine hygiene products Industry: Social Enterprise, E-Commerce Location: Philadelphia,…
Juliette Brindak: Miss O & Friends — A Safe Virtual Place for Kids to Play
…Business: Arts & Entertainment; Children’s Goods & Services; Social Enterprise; Other — safe socialization brand Business Location: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States Website www.missoandfriends.com Twitter @missoandfriends Facebook /missoandfriends Reason for starting…
When Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit That Saves Pregnant Women’s Lives Around the World
…2002. Today, Stachel is the globe-traveling co-founder of We Care Solar, a social enterprise that manufactures solar-powered suitcases that provide power to maternal health facilities in Africa, Asia and other…
Starting a Business with a Helping of Homework
…the eager volunteers.” Sabrina Fidalgo: Pervaleo Giving Brazilians Better Social Media Sabrina Fidalgo was inspired to start Pervaleo, a social networking site based in Brazil, while sitting in a…
3 Mission-Driven Women Entrepreneurs Share What Inspired Them to Start
…thinking that previously defined corporate culture. “Leading a social enterprise is about recognizing that, while businesses must generate a profit and deliver a return to shareholders, they must do so…
Would Jeff Bezos Donate More to Australia’s Relief Efforts if He Were a Woman?
…social enterprises are making significant contributions through charitable giving and work. Our own research has shown that women tend to place purpose over profits when defining the success of their…
After the Sandy Hook Shooting Took Her Son, a Mom Found Her Mission
…Foundation, among others. She posits that a curriculum called social and emotional learning, which has been around for decades and the subject of much scientific research, could greatly reduce acts…
Taylor Swift’s Social Media Posts Are Mysterious — and Incredibly Strategic
Taylor Swift has been reminding the world just how well she plays the social media game. How can women entrepreneurs create that kind of buzz for their biz? (Credit: Eva…
Stacy Ratner is in Business to do Good
…that fits your mission. For instance, if you’re focused on job training, you might start a social enterprise that gives trainees work experience in a particular industry, say hospitality or…
Lisa Besserman of Startup Buenos Aires: Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Buenos Aires
…& Consulting, Social Enterprise Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Reason for starting: Upon arriving to Buenos Aires, I was surprised to see the elements of a strong startup community existed, however…
Sarah Gross: Rescue Chocolates — Saving Animals by Selling Chocolate
…of Business: Food & Beverage; Social Enterprise Business Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Website www.rescuechocolate.com Twitter @rescuechocolate Facebook www.facebook.com/rescuechocolate Pinterest www.pinterest.com/rescuechocolate Reason for starting To raise money for animal…