In the Business of Change features stories of changemakers who use the power of business to address society’s most pressing problems.
Elisa Birnbaum is the publisher and editor-in-chief of SEE Change Magazine, a digital publication of social entrepreneurship and social change. You may recall her interview from June 2017. Elisa has a new book out, In the Business of Change: How Social Entrepreneurs are Disrupting Business as Usual.
The book highlights how social entrepreneurs are using business savvy to create change in their communities. Elisa tells stories from a wide-range of sectors, including employment, food, art, education, and social justice. Each chapter focuses on lessons learned and measurable impact. The book provides practical tips for starting and scaling a social enterprise.
Social Entrepreneur Quotes by Elisa Birnbaum:
“It’s part storytelling and part lessons for those who want to start their own social enterprise.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“It’s for the average person who wants inspiring storytelling.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“Look at all of this amazing work being done.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“I wanted to provide a broad spectrum of people doing things in different sectors.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“The book has actually been on my mind for a long time.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“It’s good to tell stories in different medium.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“You want to get these stories out there in as many ways as you can.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“This was a lot more strategic.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“There were a couple of chapters that ended up changing.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“You have to be flexible.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“Social entrepreneurs are taking a bigger role in systems change.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“I didn’t start writing until I had a contract.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“I had a book on my mind for many years.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“People don’t get to see the grit, the passion, and the work that goes into it.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“These stories, I find so inspiring.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
“I enjoyed the process more than I imagined I would.” @ElisaBirnbaum @SEEChangemag
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