By Dennis Shaughnessy So, what’s the real reason that Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, was on stage with Oprah Winfrey a few weeks ago? We’re told it’s because Oprah is doing a big deal for a new Apple business to compete with Netflix. But Cook was reported to have cried Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy In our classes this past academic year, students worked on developing social enterprises to create employment and other opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum and eligible to work. The topic of immigration and refugees has become an important one in social enterprise and social innovation learning, Read more…
By Natascha Elbech Today’s consumers buy the change they wish to see in the world. As 87% of millennials are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable brands, businesses must respond to market pressures and conform to socially responsible and ethical practices. As more businesses are “doing well by Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy When I first heard of the tragic crash on the flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, I immediately thought of the likelihood that the loss of life would include people dedicated to development work in that region of the world. Nairobi remains the hub of social enterprise Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy There are two terrific recently released films that I recommend to our readers. The first is “Period. End of Sentence”. This short documentary won an Oscar/Academy Award for the category Best Documentary-Short Subject. It chronicles the profound impact of the introduction of locally produced affordable feminine hygiene Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy One of the hottest trends in the tech world these days are technologies and companies that provide the latest non-cash payment systems for consumers and retailers, including restaurants and grocery stores in urban communities. The market for credit and debit cards is in excess of $40 billion Read more…