SocialBusiness.org recently published a slideshow on fellow-connected social enterprises and now, these interviews with entrepreneur fellows, dig deeper in the sense that these entrepreneurs, who have been awarded fellowships, discuss their inspirations, their day-to-day business practices, why they started their business, among other things.
For example, take a look at what Dr. Jordan Kassalow, the founder and CEO of VisionSpring wrote about how his amazing networks and colleagued in the social entrepreneurship field continue to inspire him even after the fellowship itself is over: "The Henry Crown Fellowship at the Aspen Institute, The Council Foreign of Relations, The Skoll Foundation Fellowship, The Draper Richards Fellowship as well as the Ashoka Fellowship have provided indispensable inspiration for me."
8 Interviews with Entrepreneur Fellows
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Aimi Duong, Founder of Oimei Co. (INTERVIEW)
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Lily Lapenna, Founder and CEO of MyBnk (INTERVIEW)
Financial Education Social Enterprise for Youth
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John Paul de Silva, Founder and Managing Director of Social Focus Consulting (INTERVIEW)
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David Auerbach, Founder of Sanergy (INTERVIEW)
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Tyler Gage, President and Co-Founder of Runa (INTERVIEW)
Fair Trade Ecuadorian-Sourced Guayusa Tea
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Al Harris, Founder of Blue Ventures (INTERVIEW)
Marine Conservation Organization
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Dr. Jordan Kassalow, Founder and CEO of VisionSpring (INTERVIEW)
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Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (INTERVIEW)
Part One
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