The term “social entrepreneur” has become a buzz phrase in the philanthropy world. But what, exactly, does it mean? The School for Social Entrepreneurs asks that question in light of a recent essay in ...

What makes a social entrepreneur different from a traditional entrepreneur? At HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, we’ve continued to explore this question—and now, through a new free online HarvardX ...

Discover how entrepreneurship drives economic growth by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and promoting social change.

In recent years, the School’s Social Enterprise Initiative has seen a sustained increase in HBS students launching social impact ventures. In response to this exciting interest, HBS is piloting a new ...

Social enterprises exist to address the social problems that are often ignored by traditional capitalism. I am often asked if social entrepreneurship or social enterprise is compatible with capitalism ...

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