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Social Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship or Impact Entrepreneurship has a focus on creating good through business. It is a slightly different way of looking at business where the creation of good is at the core of the business. They are sustainable businesses, with a compelling value proposition and a sustainable funding model. In this section learn, about the characteristics, unique challenges and approaches to running a social enterprise.
Akina is an organisation working with social enterprise, charities, businesses and the government. They are New Zealand’s leading impact developers and a good source of support for impact entrepreneurs. Learn more
Social entrepreneurship is an element of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more
Rock stars of social entrepreneurship, if you need some inspiration:
Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank and Nobel Prize winner.
Vava Angwenyi of Vava Coffee.
Scott Harrison of Water.
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