Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Social entrepreneurs are leading a movement to create a sustainable, purpose-first economy that addresses society’s most vexing problems and leaves no one, especially vulnerable populations, behind. Here, we track the latest news from purpose-first businesses and innovators who are creating jobs, fueling economic growth and improving their communities through the principles of free enterprise.

Professors at The Citadel Developing Courses to Help Students Address UN Sustainable Development Goals

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November 11, 2020

In the cross-disciplinary BUILDS classes taught by two professors from different fields, business students will learn more about technology development while engineering students gain a better understanding of innovation and business.

this photo shows a MOD Pizza employee, Eddy Barnhill, who has an intellectual/developmental disability

Fast-Growing Restaurant Chain Commits to Hiring More Employees with Differing Abilities

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October 22, 2020

MOD Pizza, a purpose-driven brand, has joined a nationwide coalition that wants to create 1 million jobs for people with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities by 2025.

Kaveh Sadeghian Explores Principles of Design Thinking in Upcoming Ignite Masterclass Oct. 15

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October 9, 2020

Faculty members from seven colleges and universities across the eastern U.S. will also participate in the free online session presented by the Sullivan Foundation.

this photo of a green button illustrates the concept of the Great Reset of the world economy

World Economic Forum: Social Entrepreneurs Essential to 'Great Reset' of Global Economy

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October 8, 2020

Power players need to recognize social enterprises as "front-line leaders" and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their goals of economic inclusion, health, education and social cohesion, the WEF said.

High Schooler Gives Kids a Taste of Entrepreneurship in the Bakery Business

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September 16, 2020

Kailey Perkins, 17, cooked up the Young Entrepreneur Scholars program to help children in underserved communities discover their own entrepreneurial streak through baking, teamwork and fun.

Leading Angel Investment Group Creates Affiliate Group for Members of Sullivan Foundation Network

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September 1, 2020

VentureSouth, co-directed by 1999 Sullivan Award winner Matt Dunbar, offers opportunity to invest in innovative startups that will drive the American South’s economy.