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Two Wharton social entrepreneurs just got a Fast Company nod people

May 24, 2016 3:31 pm

Two Wharton social entrepreneurs just got a Fast Company nod

Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao developed a kind of bacteria that can eat plastic waste and are winning all kinds of awards for it.
The social impact community needs more entry points like this method

May 20, 2016 12:49 pm

The social impact community needs more entry points like this

Wonky terms and concepts are a barrier to access. First, let's get interested parties familiar with terms like 'social entrepreneurship.'
City Council: Sustainable procurement would be great, but what’s the cost? purpose

Mar. 3, 2016 12:39 pm

City Council: Sustainable procurement would be great, but what’s the cost?

At a council hearing this week on sustainable procurement, three council members in attendance showed support -- but concern over upfront costs.
Hey, aspiring social entrepreneurs — tech startups aren’t your model people

Feb. 1, 2016 9:41 am

Hey, aspiring social entrepreneurs — tech startups aren’t your model

Unless your enterprise is a tech startup, says Wash Cycle Laundry founder Gabriel Mandujano. Here's what he's learned after launching his business over six years ago.
Social enterprise in Philadelphia: An oral history funding

Jan. 27, 2016 11:45 am

Social enterprise in Philadelphia: An oral history

This is how Philadelphia's for-profit social impact scene was born from the like-minded misfits who launched an accelerator, a school and a network of local impact investors.
These local venture funds are propelling social entrepreneurs nationally funding

Jan. 22, 2016 11:08 am

These local venture funds are propelling social entrepreneurs nationally

Patient Capital Collaborative funds are operated by Investors' Circle and co-managed by local investment firm SustainVC.