Global Entrepreneurs Do Good and Make a Profit

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The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor's (GEM) Social Entrepreneurship Report is the largest comparative study of social entrepreneurship in the world. The report confirms social entrepreneurship is taking root in both developing and developed nations, with more entrepreneurs focusing on doing good, rather than solely making a profit.

According to American University's Kogod School of Business Professor Siri Terjesen, who is also the AU Innovation Center Research Director, "Social entrepreneurship is about people starting any initiative that has a social, environmental, or community objective."  She goes on to say, "It could be students who are starting a product that's based on recycled materials, or a group working to find a solution to irrigation problems in their neighborhood."

Read more:  New study reveals the worldwide reach of social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship Is Coming of Age Globally

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Social entrepreneurship is coming of age globally.  Why?

"I'm seeing a lot of young people that want to achieve more than just profitability," said Seema Pissaris, a College of Business professor at FIU.

"Purpose is very important. I'm seeing that change even in the last two years. It's becoming such a phenomenon," she said, attributing the increase in part to the explosion of technology that puts social issues in front of the students daily.

Read more here: http://www.macon.com/2013/11/27/2800884/social-entrepreneurs-aim-to-solve.html#storylink=cpy

Read the entire article:  Social entrepreneurs aim to solve society's big challenges

Globally Engaged Education

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Here's a look at the top trends shaping social entrepreneurship in 2009. Three of them touch on our outlook as well: social enterprises (as it applies to education), mobile technology and green innovation.