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.

Entrepreneur Honors Black-Owned Businesses Threatened by COVID-19 Pandemic

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August 18, 2020

Mandy Bowman, founder of Official Black Wall Street, has teamed with Snapchat to offer three cash-based awards to leading black entrepreneurs around the country.

Camila Coelho Launches Line of Sustainable Beauty Products

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August 17, 2020

The popular social media influencer has developed the Elaluz brand of cosmetics using responsibly sourced ingredients from her native Brazil.

this photo shows a colorful Tempeh Buddha Bowl from a recipe offered by Better Nature

UK's Better Nature Becomes World's First Plastic-Neutral Meat-Alternative Company

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June 29, 2020

Until the company can reduce its own plastic usage, it’s working with rePurpose Global to contribute to the removal of the same amount of plastic from the environment that it uses.

photo of Robin Shattock in his laboratory, a UK scientist leading a team that has developed a COVID-19 vaccine

UK Social Enterprise Will Bypass Big Drug Companies to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available to the Poor

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June 9, 2020

Founded by Imperial College London, VacEquity Global Health will waive royalties and only charge modest cost-plus prices for the vaccine to ensure affordability and availability in low-income countries.

photo of Lily Adeleye, Target's youngest retailer and CEO of Lily Frilly

She's the Bawse: Meet the Youngest Retailer in the History of Target

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May 28, 2020

Lily Adeleye, CEO of Lily Frilly, is a child entrepreneur and daughter of black haircare maven Courtney Adeleye of The Mane Choice.

photo of Stedman Graham, an entrepreneur and the longtime partner of Oprah Winfrey

Stedman Graham: Self-Leadership and Finding Your Own Identity

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May 20, 2020

In this video discussion with Kevin Edwards of Real Leaders Magazine, Stedman Graham talks about his "Nine-Steps Success" program and the importance of finding your identity.