The term “social entrepreneur” has become a buzz phrase in the philanthropy world. But what, exactly, does it mean? The School for Social Entrepreneurs asks that question in light of a recent essay in ...

Many social entrepreneurs today are reimagining the concept of mission-driven businesses, forming organizations that benefit, elevate and transform communities. Although a lot of this work is ...

What makes a social entrepreneur different from a traditional entrepreneur? At HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, we’ve continued to explore this question—and now, through a new free online HarvardX ...

In recent years, the School’s Social Enterprise Initiative has seen a sustained increase in HBS students launching social impact ventures. In response to this exciting interest, HBS is piloting a new ...

According to a 2024 report from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum, “the world has entered a state and age of polycrisis,” defined by climate change, ...

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A qualified MBBS doctor turned social entrepreneur, Dr. Madhukant Das left his medical career to dedicate himself to a larger ...

Bhutanese entrepreneur Yangchen Dolkar Dorji has won the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 South Asia Edition for LEAD+, a venture dedicated to supporting women-led and marginalised businesses in Bhutan ...