Social Entrepreneur
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Cohort Opportunity at Lunar Startups, with Amanda Heyman and Danielle Steer
January 2nd, 2019
Danielle Steer, Managing Director of Lunar Startups, describes the events leading to the …
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Kathleen Kelly Janus
December 31st, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Emily Hunt Turner, All Square
December 28th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Jeff Ochs, Venn Foundation
December 26th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Gator Halpern and Sam Teicher, Coral Vita
December 24th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Matt Scott, Let’s Care
December 21st, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Isaac Hunja, Sky.Garden
December 19th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Elizabeth Sarquis
December 17th, 2018
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Elisa Birnbaum
December 14th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Mondo Davison, The Black Tech Guy
December 12th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Meghan French Dunbar, Conscious Company Media
December 10th, 2018
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Jessica Jackley
December 5th, 2018
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Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Lulu Cerone, LemonAID Warriors
December 3rd, 2018
Social Entrepreneur Live, Part 4 with Caroline Karanja, 26 Letters
November 19th, 2018
A recruiter for a Fortune 500 company once told me, “Minnesota is …
The Power of Telling Your Secret, with Aneela Idnani Kumar, HabitAware
November 13th, 2018
For 20 years, Aneela Idnani Kumar had a secret. She spent her life in shame and embarrassment. One day, unexpectedly, her …
Celebrating the Gifts of Femininity, with Amy Stanton and Catherine Connors, The Feminine Revolution
November 6th, 2018
Run like a girl. Fight like a girl. Throw like a girl. …
Social Entrepreneur Live, Part 2, Danielle Wojdyla, Señoras de Salsa
October 29th, 2018
Latina women suffer from the largest pay gap of any …
Social Entrepreneur Live, Part 1, Precious Drew, Perk: The Natural Beauty Lab
October 22nd, 2018
Precious Drew’s reserved, yet bubbly personality naturally attracts people to her. Yet, …
Software to Improve Recovery Outcomes, with Melissa Kjolsing Lynch, Recovree
October 15th, 2018
When it comes to …
How to Change the World, with Bethany Tran, The Root Collective
October 8th, 2018
Bethany Tran, founder of The Root …
Announcing Four Guests for Social Entrepreneur Live!
October 1st, 2018
Today, we’re announcing the names of the four entrepreneurs who will be interviewed for the …
Closing the Adult Education Gap for Employers and Employees, with Ned Zimmerman-Bence, GogyUp
October 1st, 2018
According to the most recent report from the US Department of Labor, there are currently 6.9 …
Developing Young Entrepreneurs, with Dario Otero, Youth Lens 360
September 24th, 2018
Youth Lens 360 provides visual communication, product marketing, and branding services through the lens of youth ages 14-24.
Dario Otero, the …
The Empowerment Bag: A Bag to End Human Trafficking, with Vaishali Umrikar
September 18th, 2018
Vaishali Umrikar is a passionate social entrepreneur who is committed to fighting human trafficking. While she was in …
Meet the FINNOVATION Fellows, with Katrina Becker
September 16th, 2018
Come, join the celebration on Monday, September 17th from 4-6pm to welcome the inaugural cohort of five FINNOVATION Fellows. Details …
Come to a Live Taping of Social Entrepreneur
September 6th, 2018
Do you want to be at a live taping of the Social Entrepreneur podcast? We're partnering with Acara, a program of the Institute on the …
Five Steps to Easily Tell Your Story and Build Your Brand, with Matt Scott of 180⁰ of Impact
August 27th, 2018
You have a message to share – a message that is as unique as you are. You want to tell the world, “This is who I am, and this is what …
Use Your Business Skills to Make a Direct Impact, with Kate Hayes, Echoing Green
August 20th, 2018
You know the statistics about boards of directors. According to a survey by Deloitte, 90% of board members …
The Future of Corporate Social Responsibility, with Rachel Hutchisson, Blackbaud
August 13th, 2018
Blackbaud is a technology company that …
This Social Entrepreneur uses Chocolate as a Force for Good, with Shawn Askinosie, Askinosie Chocolate
August 6th, 2018
For more than a decade, …
This Social Entrepreneur is Changing the Story of Human Trafficking, with Stephanie Page, Stories Foundation
July 30th, 2018
Between 600,000 and 800,000 people are trafficked across international …
Fueled by Prize Money, These Social Entrepreneurs Are Striking at the Root of Poverty, with Leeore Levinstein and Jesse Abelson, Vetiver Solutions
July 28th, 2018
Haiti is the poorest …
Weaving Artisans and Markets Together, with Alicia Wallace, All Across Africa
July 16th, 2018
Travel had been a key component of Alicia Wallace’s journey. When she was …
Hope, Cookies, and the End of Relationship Violence, with Junita Flowers, Junita’s Jar
July 2nd, 2018
One year ago, Junita Flowers said, “Clarity comes while you are …
When Vision Meets Purpose, with Susan Elwer, Hands & Feet
June 25th, 2018
In the US, around 13.1 million children struggle with food insecurity. The mission of Hands & Feet is …
Five Impact Entrepreneur Fellowships Up for Grabs, with Mary Rick, Impact Hub MSP and FINNovation Lab Collaboration
June 18th, 2018
This App Launched a Female Solidarity Movement, with Aine Mulloy, GirlCrew
June 11th, 2018
It seems that female solidarity has never been more important. Women still …
Upcycling Food Waste into Tea with a Purpose, with Daniela Uribe, Lazy Bear Tea
June 4th, 2018
I suspect that, like me, you drink coffee…lots of coffee. But, also like me, you’ve probably …
Elisa Birnbaum, Author of “In the Business of Change: How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual”
May 28th, 2018
Elisa Birnbaum is the publisher and editor-in-chief of SEE Change Magazine, a digital …
Making a Sustainable Difference, with Sasha Kramer, SOIL
May 21st, 2018
When the business model is right, anything can be a valuable asset, even human waste. SOIL uses a …
The Stories that Change Us, Jackie Biederman, Changemaker Podcast
May 13th, 2018
Why do people and businesses want to learn to tell stories? According to Jackie Biederman, host the Changemaker …
These Intrapreneurs are Feeding the Hungry, with Megan Shea and Chip Heim, The Soulfull Project
May 7th, 2018
The latest …
Journalism as a Force for Good, with Tina Rosenberg, Solutions Journalism Network
May 2nd, 2018
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. …
Focus on Purpose, with Meghan French Dunbar, Conscious Company Media
April 28th, 2018
Meghan French …
Used Bikes, Big Impact, with Calla Martin and Mary McKeown, Express Bike Shop
April 22nd, 2018
Today might be a good day to ride a bike. In fact, almost any day is a great day to ride a bike. Biking can be fun. It’s …
The Many Side-Hustles of Sherrell Dorsey, ThePLUG and BLKTECHCLT
April 9th, 2018
What do these people have in common: Mark Zuckerberg, Bill …
Make a Living without Losing Yourself, with Sharon Rowe, The Magic of Tiny Business
April 9th, 2018
Sharon Rowe is a pioneer in social entrepreneurship. She launched her company, Eco-Bags Products, almost thirty years ago. Her company produces ECOBAGS, the …
Beyond Autism Awareness, Thorkil Sonne, Specialisterne
April 2nd, 2018
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism affects 1 in 68 children, and the prevalence is growing. In fact, it is one of the fastest-growing …
Create Talks that Move the World, with Sally Koering Zimney, This Moved Me
March 26th, 2018
Moments become movements when meaning can be transmitted from one person to …
BONUS Interview, Sally Koering Zimney, This Moved Me
March 26th, 2018
This …
Science and Our Relationship with Nature, with Bonnie Keeler, The Natural Capital Project
March 19th, 2018
As Bonnie Keeler grew up …
E-Commerce for Everyone, with Isaac Hunja, Sky.Garden
March 12th, 2018
People who work in the informal economy make up half to three-quarters of the …
The Power of a Simple Idea, with Lulu Cerone, LemonAID Warriors
March 5th, 2018
Find Your Funding, Part 2, Cathy Clark, CASE Smart Impact Capital
February 26th, 2018
In 1992, Cathy Clark had a conversation with …
BONUS Episode: Cathy Clark Talks About Larry Fink’s Letter to CEOs
February 26th, 2018
BONUS Episode: Cathy Clark Talks About Larry Fink’s Letter to CEOs
Cathy Clark stopped by to talk about CASE Smart Impact Capital, a rich resource to help entrepreneurs to be more efficient and effective in raising …
Find Your Funding, Part 1, Jeff Ochs, Venn Foundation
February 19th, 2018
This week, we’re kicking off a two-part mini-series how to fund a business that does social good. We did something like this in April 2016. …
Mobile Gaming for Social Good, with Elizabeth Sarquis, Global Gaming Initiative and Jukko
February 12th, 2018
Figuring Out Faith in Business and Marriage, with Jessica Jackley
February 2nd, 2018
The first week of February is Interfaith Harmony Week. Given the heightened friction between religious groups, this celebration …
The Terrifying, Magical Life of a Social Entrepreneur, with Emily Hunt Turner, All Square
January 29th, 2018
A criminal record can be a barrier to employment, housing, benefits, and voting. With …
A Business Solution to Coral Reef Restoration, with Gator Halpern and Sam Teicher, Coral Vita
January 22nd, 2018
Coral reefs make up less than 1% of the surface area of the oceans, and yet, they provide a home for 25% of all marine fish …
Launching Minority-Led Tech Startups with Mondo Davison, The Black Tech Guy
January 15th, 2018
African-Americans make …
Launch, Scale Up, and Make a Difference, with Kathleen Kelly Janus
January 8th, 2018
Kathleen Kelly Janus grew up in a family that cared about social causes. “My family cared …
From #MeToo to #HeForShe, with Julie Kratz, Pivot Point
January 1st, 2018
Our 24-hour news cycle is filled with thousands of short-lived …
Create a Better World through…Paperwork? Rachel Armstrong, Farm Commons
January 1st, 2018
Rachel Armstrong knew exactly what she wanted to do when she grew up. She wanted to be a farmer, just like her father and her grandfather. …
Community Feasts for a Cause, with Emily Torgrimson, Eat for Equity
December 18th, 2017
In the early 2000s, Emily Torgrimson was a college student …
Fair Trade Coffee from Smallholder Farmers, with Lee Wallace, Peace Coffee [ENCORE]
December 18th, 2017
NOTE: This is an encore presentation of an episode that first aired on July 11, 2016. Advice from Lee Wallace is featured in the book, Crazy Good …
Kate Goodall Explains Why Halcyon is Like the X-Men
December 11th, 2017
Kate Goodall, the CEO at Halcyon explains their work this way: “If you think of the X-Men, and you think of Charles Xavier’s Academy for the …
A Social Enterprise with a Radio Show at its Heart, with Krista Tippett, OnBeing [ENCORE]
December 11th, 2017
NOTE: This is an encore presentation of an episode that first aired on March 14, 2016. Krista Tippett is featured in the book, Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs. To hear the …
Educational Opportunities for All, with Maimuna Ahmad, Teach for Bangladesh
December 4th, 2017
From Iron Deficiency to Iron Man, with Gavin Armstrong, Lucky Iron Fish
December 4th, 2017
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Improving Healthcare, One Story at a Time, with Jay Newton-Small, MemoryWell
November 27th, 2017
Jay Newton-Small knows a thing or two about storytelling. She’s worked as a journalist for more than 15 years, with her work appearing in Time …
Global Competencies for High School Graduates, with Abby Falik, Global Citizen Year
November 27th, 2017
What does it take to succeed in a …
The Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem Map with Susan Hammel, Cogent Consulting
November 20th, 2017
If you would have picked up a copy …
Mapping the Trillion Dollar Impact Investing Sector, with Rehana Nathoo, The Case Foundation
November 20th, 2017
Any good entrepreneur will tell you, problems are opportunities. People in a …
Hira Batool Rizvi: Transforming Transportation for Women in Pakistan
November 13th, 2017
When She`Kab Founder and CEO Hira Batool Rizvi started working in Pakistan, she realized …
Everyone Deserves Healthcare, with Grace Garey, Watsi [Encore Presentation]
November 13th, 2017
NOTE: This is an encore presentation of an episode that first aired on March 6, 2017. Grace Garey and Watsi are featured in the book, Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs. To …
Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family and Self-Care, with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, Inc. Contributor and Author of "Start, Love, Repeat"
November 6th, 2017
Live Your Mission, with Tyler Gage, Co-Founder of Runa, and Author of Fully Alive
November 6th, 2017
Tyler Gage …
Merging Business and Philanthropy through Trackable Giving, with Bryan Pape, MiiR
October 30th, 2017
“I realized at that moment, sitting against this …
Katrina Klett: Elevating Honey in China
October 30th, 2017
Katrina Klett moved to China nearly a decade ago to study language, but ended up finding her …
Designing Functional Workwear for Women, with Sarah Calhoun, Red Ants Pants
October 23rd, 2017
In 2000, Sarah Calhoun was leading trail crews in the backcountry of Montana …
Advocacy Through Industry, with Raan and Shea Parton, Apolis Global
October 23rd, 2017
Recognizing a Different Way of Doing Business, with Lucy Findlay, Social Enterprise Mark
October 16th, 2017
Accreditation exists everywhere from higher education to …
Moving from Aid to Opportunity, with Jennifer Paige Holt, Building Markets
October 16th, 2017
Jennifer …
A Second Chance at Childhood, with Jenny Bowen, OneSky
October 9th, 2017
Jenny Bowen is a storyteller. In this interview, she tells the story of OneSky. I …
Liza Moiseeva: Empowering Artisans Around the World with GlobeIn
October 9th, 2017
A hand-painted mug from Tunisia. A scarf from Thailand. Cocoa powder from Ghana.
You might not travel to any of those places, but thanks to …
Making Technology Fun, Relevant, and Accessible for Girls, with Betty Gronneberg, uCodeGirl
October 2nd, 2017
Betty Gronneberg grew up in …
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers of Aid Supplies, with Stephanie Cox, The Level Market
October 2nd, 2017
Stephanie Cox grew up looking at National Geographic with her grandfather. …
One Million New Change Creators, with Adam Force, Change Creator Magazine
September 25th, 2017
What would it take to …
Clean Water, Powered by Gravity, with May Sharif, AguaClara
September 25th, 2017
According to May Sharif, Founder and Managing Director of AguaClara, “More than one in ten people around the world …
Joel Solomon, Author of The Clean Money Revolution
September 18th, 2017
Work and Travel with Purpose, Ann Davis, Venture with Impact
September 18th, 2017
Unleashing $16 Billion for Social Good, with Stephen Garten, Charity Charge
September 11th, 2017
Closing the Opportunity Gap with Sondra Samuels, Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
September 11th, 2017
Sondra …
Schools Partnering with Schools for Clean Water, with Patty Hall, H2O for Life
September 4th, 2017
Patty Hall says that …
The Importance of Human-Centered Design, with Wes Meier, EOS International
September 4th, 2017
The Future of Philanthropy, with Janet Mountain, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
August 28th, 2017
Janet Mountain has been the executive …
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of the Internet, with Jack Amend and Matthew Reid, Web Neutral Project
August 28th, 2017
Style with a Purpose, with Hamilton Perkins, Hamilton Perkins Collection
August 21st, 2017
Using Your Professional Skills to Volunteer, with Ann Herzog-Olson, Social Venture Partners, Minnesota
August 21st, 2017
Sometimes you want to do more. It might feel satisfying at the moment to march and chant. But …
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