Building Companies that Make a Difference
Episode Description
Joey Hundert — social entrepreneur, start-up consultant and founder of the “Sustainival” — has been working for a decade and a half to promote ventures that both make money and make the world a better place. More: http://knlg.net/1Fo6ld5 📂 ESG
Brief Summary
Joey Hund discusses social entrepreneurship, its challenges, and advice for Wharton students to start small and gain experience.
Key points
- The Power of Social Enterprise. Joey Hund defines social enterprise as organizations with social impact baked into their core.
- Navigating Challenges in Social Ventures. Joey discusses the complexities and benefits of running a social enterprise.
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Joey encourages students to start small and test their entrepreneurial fit.
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Episode highlights
- The Power of Social EnterpriseJoey Hund defines social enterprise as organizations with social impact baked into their core.“To me, social enterprise is when the social impact is baked right into the product.”2:30May 20, 2015
- Navigating Challenges in Social VenturesJoey discusses the complexities and benefits of running a social enterprise.“There are definitely pluses and minuses to social enterprise.”6:10May 20, 2015
- Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursJoey encourages students to start small and test their entrepreneurial fit.“Start now because no amount of thinking about it will help you understand.”11:46May 20, 2015
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