Session 19: March 10, 2009

Social Entrepreneurship

Quote of the Day

"Man does not live by bread alone"  ~ The Bible

Summary

Entrepreneurs have a spirit and skills that are effective at changing things. They may choose to change products, or industries, or society. Their talents are not limited to bottom line enterprises; they are every bit as effective pursing broader missions without consideration for profits.

Required Readings (Policy on Required Readings.)

• Readings from the Textbooks:
• Technology Ventures (Dorf and Byers): Sections 7.4 and 8.2
• Articles/slides to read:
• A Capitalist Jolt for Charity - New York Times
• The Meaning of Social Entrepreneurship - J. Gregory Dees
• The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur - (Economist article link)
• In California, Coastal Commission Wields Vast Power
• Coastal Commission Web Site
• A Guide to Environmental Non-Profits
• Coastal Keynote slides
• Watch the following short video clips:
• Vinod Khosla (KPCB) - Social Entrepreneurship
• Debra Dunn (HP) - Skills for Social Entrepreneurship
• Kavita Ramdas (Global Fund for Women) - Examples of social entrepreneurs
• John Doerr (KPCB) - The Impact of Social Entrepreneurism
• Watch the following California Coastal Commission links:
  • Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2lE3fgj7QA
  • Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D69OJexnHu8
  • Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Bdf2a1Psw
  • Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzxGq7UbC9M

Study Questions (Policy on Study Questions.)

• How is social entrepreneurship different from the other kinds of entrepreneurship that we've looked at in this course?
• What types of Social Entrepreneurship are there?
• What does the California Coastal Commission do?
• Why would someone spend their career there rather than at a for-profit startup?
• Would you?