by Isha Singhal “Knowledge for all” is Bridge International Academies’ mission, simple and to the point. But you can’t truly begin to understand the planning and creativity that goes into running about 400 schools, let alone one, until you are a part of the process. Last semester, thanks to Northeastern’s co-op Read more…
Interview by Eesha Ramanujam What is your position in SEI? I am the Assistant Director of Programs at the Social Enterprise Institute. I started working full-time in June and am still relatively new in this exciting position! How do you see your role within SEI? The work I do at Read more…
by Dennis R. Shaughnessy My students often ask me for a specific and exact definition of a social entrepreneur. Just one definition, that’s clear and concise and definitive. It’s not so easy to answer that question, given the many definitions offered by a diverse group of people. It’s surely an Read more…
Husband-and-wife team Moses and Jeanette Tinfayo own and operate Nfayo Products, a retail business whose flagship product is the Wonder Bag. At home, Jeanette sews the Wonder Bag, an insulated cloth sack that can turn half-cooked meat and vegetables into a fully cooked meal, no extra energy needed. Moses and Read more…
Steve Jobs was an undeniable giant of industry, and a legendary figure in the tech sector. Many business analysts consider him the greatest CEO of his era, perhaps alongside Bill Gates. He built, rebuilt and led Apple in becoming the most valuable company on earth. His genius for design, innovation and management were extraordinary. He left the world far too young, having passed away in 2011 at the age of 56. Steve Jobs died one of the richest people on earth, with an estimated net worth of $10.2 billion.
by Sara Minard, PhD. Starting a social enterprise in a low-income country is not hard. There are enough social problems out there to test potential solutions, definitely enough donors who are looking for projects to call their own, and many willing souls interested in serving the poor. The act of beginning Read more…