Social entrepreneurship
Using the questions below, you are required to identify and report on a social entrepreneur within any industry that is of interest to you. It is important to note that they may not refer to themselves as a social entrepreneur, however, those who have a social mission can be considered as such. In your report, please be sure to include an introduction and indicate why you chose to research the specific individual. Please note that the questions below are provided to guide you with your report.
Your written report should be 3-4 pages, double-spaced and use a 12 point font. You will be graded on the thoroughness and completion of each question.
To submit your assignment, please upload it electronically as a Word document (not a PDF or Mac Pages file; not a plain text file or email message) using the “Browse My Computer” link under the heading “Assignment Submission”.
Resources: If you are having difficulty identifying a social entrepreneur, please visit any of the following resources:
ashoka.org
https://consciouscompanymedia.com/social-entrepreneurship/19-social-entrepreneurs-watch-2017-2/
http://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2016/social-entrepreneurs/#792474cf7600
http://www.forbes.com/impact-30/list.html
http://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2017/social-entrepreneurs/#47c530055752
https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2018/social-entrepreneurs/#7233418c29e5
Guiding Questions:
1. Who is your social entrepreneur? Why did you choose to research them?
(Introduction to your social entrepreneur)
2. What is the problem they are addressing and what is the context of the situation?
(What is the problem/situation they are trying to provide a solution for?)
3. What’s their story and how did they start?
4. What is their social mission?
5. How is the social entrepreneur changing the face of the problem?
(In which ways is your social entrepreneur addressing the problem/situation? What are the strategies/activities/programs/initiatives that they are using to address the problem?)
6. What have been some of their successes and/or challenges?
(If the information is available – describe any of their achievements or issues they have faced)
7. What are additional ways you think the social entrepreneur can achieve their mission?
8. How has this assignment impacted the way you view social entrepreneurship?
9. Please include anything additional that you’d like to share about your social entrepreneur (optional)
