By Gail Batutis, DMSB ’15 “We are a bad startup. This is because we are doing too much; we are addressing everything at once.” Sombodhi Ghosh, Co-founder of Aakar Innovations, sits across from me at Costa Café in Delhi on a cool February day, stirring his coffee. He takes notes Read more…
By Gail Batutis In Chinandega, Nicaragua, the harvest has come in. As a recipient of a grant from the Social Enterprise Institute, the Chinantlan Agricultural Cooperative and its 40 small farmers can celebrate the rewards of their hard work – bushels of Jamaica rose and papaya, which will be sold to both Read more…
By Olivia Allen Today, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are crucial fields when it comes to driving innovation, yet businesses in the United States are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit qualified STEM employees into their workforce due to a skills gap. According to the Gates Foundation, just 25% Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy The latest story of global inequality comes from Oxfam International this week: 85 people own as much of the world’s wealth has the 3.5 billion poorest people, or the bottom half of the planet. As for inequality in the US: 95% of the income gaps in recent Read more…
By Becky Darling REMOTE (Reintegration, Education, Mentoring, Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship) is a social business focused on the entrepreneurial education of marginalized populations: incarcerated persons, those transitioning out of prison, and persons transitioning out of homelessness. The program consists of a six-month entrepreneurial education program, followed by a 2-3 month incubator Read more…
By Anahi Santoyo When I was asked to write about my co-op at Heart Capital, an impact investment company based in Cape Town, South Africa, I was very overwhelmed since there were many experiences I wanted to share. Should I start by mentioning the thrilling, fun, and creative work-environment of Read more…