How to change the world
by David Bornstein · first published 2003
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"What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are, writes David Bornstein, the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new opportunities, refuse to give up - and remake the world for the better." "How to Change the World tells the stories of these individuals - many in the United States, others in countries from Brazil to Hungary - providing an In Search of Excellence for the nonprofit sector. In America, one man, J.B. Schramm, has helped thousands of low-income high school students get into college. In South Africa,
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+1 for determination. I've been involved in the early stages of a number of non-profits, time-and-time again it's clearly been determination above all else that drives success. I recently read "How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas" (It's sort of like Founders at Work but about non-profits), and again reading all the founders stories, it's clear the single factor that unites them…
on “What We Look for in Founders” ↗I recommend you read "How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas" for inspiration. It is filled with some incredible stories of people who were able to have an incredible impact with only a little help.
on “Ask HN: How can I do something meaningful?” ↗