Startups & Entrepreneurship
50 Habits That Prove You Were Born To Be An Entrepreneur
Where it’s from: AudienceBloom’s Jayson Demers via Entrepreneur
What it is: A quick, encouraging list of traits common to those successful in entrepreneurship.
Why we like it: So many are on the fence about taking the step to become an entrepreneur. Often, they sacrifice stability, money, and LOTS of time in order to make their dream a reality. Some people need an extra boost to follow their dreams. We hope you find it here!
Social Consciousness
The bio-fuel start-up that sells cooking gas by the rucksack
Where it’s from: BBC’s James Jeffrey
What it is: A story of a woman who uses the resources around her to create and sell clean energy.
Why we like it: A poverty-stricken country like Ethiopia can only progress with the creation of sustainable employment. The woman featured in the story uses local resources to creatively generate, sell, and deliver biogas. She meets a social need while building a profitable business!
Solutions to Poverty
Unlocking the History of African Poverty and Development
Where it’s from: Agora Enterprises’ Britney Hamm and Gwen Rapp
What it is: A true look at the history of Africa’s history, and the effects of global perception.
Why we like it: This article prompts the reader on a personal level. Change starts within the hearts of individuals. When people see Africa as a continent with dignity, intelligence, beauty, and value, only then will resources be contributed to helping it overcome poverty.
Social Enterprise
Where Good Ideas Come From
Where it’s from: Steven Johnson
What it is: A unique view on how good ideas are formed and developed.
Why we like it: Good ideas are at the heart of entrepreneurship. All efforts are lost if based on a bad idea. This thought provoking video gives insight and encouragement on how to have good ideas.
Sustainable Development
How A Toilet Franchise Business is Cleaning Up Kenya’s Slums
Where it’s from: Ben Schiller of Co.Exist
What it is: A story of entrepreneurs in Kenya bringing dignity and profitable business all while working for social good.
Why we like it: This enterprise address a human need as well as sanitation, beautification, and dignity to local people.