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Entrepreneurship
Chat with the Board Series: The Evolution of the Standards
https://youtu.be/dzbJAcYRLrw Conversation with B Academics Executive Director, Jessica Yinka Thomas, and B Lab Standards...
Chat with the Board Series: Michael Conger Slides and Resources
Please see Michael Conger's slides and resources on social entrepreneurship research.
Chat with the Board Series: Michael Conger
https://youtu.be/sJWWLt8bZqA A conversation with B Academics Vice Chair of Membership, Michael Conger and Associate...
The Sustainability Lens Game
The Sustainability Lens Game - developed by Dr. Tamara Stenn, a US economist, and social entrepreneur - is...
The deterioration of self-worth in entrepreneurship
This study delves into the erosion of self-esteem within the realm of entrepreneurship. Through a 15-month participatory...
5 Reasons to Become a Benefit Corporation
Discusion on why a company should consider becoming a benefit corporation.
To B Corp or Not to B Corp? For Many Founders, There’s No Question High-growth startups are investing months–even years–to certify their businesses as B Corps.
Learn about the rise of B Corp certifications and B Academics Vice President, Joel Gehman, was recently quoted in this INC...
Pursuing B Corp Certification: Exploring Firms’ Entrepreneurial Orientation and Prosocial Motivation
Our research is driven by the empirical discovery that Benefit corporations (B corps) that seek certification tend to...
AppHarvest’s Mega-Indoor Farm Offers Economic Alternative To Coal Mining For Appalachia
AppHarvest has found favor with investors and workers for its mega-scale indoor farming model and its purpose-minded...
Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
Presentation on Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
To Profit or Not to Profit? The Role of Greed Perceptions in Consumer Support for Social Ventures
A growing number of social ventures are characterized by being for-profit companies aiming to generate profit while also...
Eileen Fisher
In 1983, Eileen Fisher entered a fashion trade show without any prior experience, lacking garments, patterns, or sketches....
TOMS shoes
Before turning 30, Blake Mycoskie launched and divested four enterprises. However, it was in Argentina that he stumbled...
KickStarter
Back in the early 2000s, Perry Chen faced the challenge of organizing a concert in New Orleans. During this endeavor, he...
Method #2
In this installment of the How I Built This Summit, we showcase the co-founders of Method cleaning products, Adam Lowry and...
Method #1
During the late 1990s, Adam Lowry and Eric Ryan challenged the idea that "environmentally friendly products can't...
Social Entrepreneurship Research: Past Achievements and Future Promises
Over the past ten years, there has been a notable upswing in the research interest surrounding social entrepreneurship...
Ep. 6: Jenny Kassan: How Women Entrepreneurs can Raise Mission-Aligned Capital
Jenny Kassan, the creator of LIFT Economy Law, outlines strategies for women entrepreneurs driven by a mission to secure...
How entrepreneurial ecosystems take form: Evidence from social impact initiatives in Seattle
This study employs insights from field theory to investigate the initial stages of entrepreneurial ecosystem development,...
Ben & Jerry’s / Unilever
During the mid-1970s, two lifelong friends named Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield made the decision to establish an ice cream...
Stonyfield Farm
Back in 1983, a pair of farmers with a hippie ethos opted to sell their homemade organic yogurt in order to generate funds...
Startups: Should you incorporate as a Public Benefit Corporation?
Discussing whether or not startup companies should consider becoming benefit corporations.
Warby Parker
Back in 2008, procuring a stylish and reasonably priced pair of glasses through online means was a daunting task. This...
Patagonia
Back in 1973, Yvon Chouinard initiated the establishment of Patagonia with the intention of crafting climbing equipment...
Should your startup take the public benefit or B corp route?
Entrepreneurs are often driven by the challenge of solving problems or creating meaningful products rather than just making...
How to Sell Without Selling Out: Secure a Successful Exit, Keep Company’s Purpose Secure
The article addresses the challenge of maintaining a purpose-driven company's commitment to its mission during a transition...
Social Entrepreneurship in US Corporate Law–Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corporations’
The framework of U.S. corporate law is presently experiencing a significant transformation, driven by the introduction of...
Hybrid Organizations as Shape-Shifters: Altering Legal Structure for Strategic Gain
Social entrepreneurs operate within a multifaceted realm of legal frameworks, where they must make choices among...
To B or Not to B: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps
The B Corporation movement, which unites social and financial objectives for businesses, has recently made its debut in the...
Social Enterprise Innovation: Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Law
In 2010, during a presentation to a Philadelphia audience, Jay Coen Gilbert, one of the co-founders of B Lab, argued that...
The Social Enterprise Inspired by the U.S. Model? The Benefit Corporation Reviewed’
This article explores the realm of entrepreneurship that bridges the public and private sectors. It centers on...
Ep. 41: Andrew Baskin: Reflections from a Next Economy Millennial
Andrew Baskin, a Fellow at LIFT Economy, stands as a prominent representative of a fundamental group comprising youthful,...