Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: What They're Made of and How They Work
Cultural, social and material factors -- all interrelated and infused with a helpful spirit towards new ventures -- create cities and regions that help entrepreneurs thrive.
Cultural, social and material factors -- all interrelated and infused with a helpful spirit towards new ventures -- create cities and regions that help entrepreneurs thrive.
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Fr. Greg Boyle on compassion and kinship
Social entrepreneurs are often motivated to action by a regard for others. In this Tedx talk, Fr. Greg Boyle explains how the motivations of compassion and kinship play out in his work as the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang member intervention and job-training program in Los Angeles. Boyle explains the critical roles of compassion and kinship in the development of social value.
Since March we’ve published many articles about how small businesses, family businesses and startups can survive this pandemic and get ready for what comes next. Here they are in one place.
A family venture can thrive if its values are passed along to the next generation. Defining those values is the first challenge.
Issue 6
Along with facing the same challenges as non-family businesses today, family business owners also must worry about family dynamics. They should seize the chance for reflection and change.
Entrepreneurs can design new products faster thanks to technology developments that make prototyping easier, such as those involving 3D printing and digital manufacturing.
Pricing is a tricky issue for entrepreneurs, especially for new products or services and information goods. Here is a surprising case study we can all learn from.
Supported by the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation