Social Accelerators Have A Stronger Burden Of Proof To Show That They Are Making An Impact
Social accelerators have to show that they are making a real world impact. Storytelling is the way ahead. Here’s how.
3 Questions Impact Investors Ask Before Investing In A Social Enterprise
There are several individuals and institutions investing their capital in businesses that are creating social change–and these basic questions that they typically ask might help if you are a social entrepreneur.
Is There A Need For A Performance Appraisal System In Early Stage Social Enterprises?
Unlike a mainstream corporate job, most employees join your social enterprise with a passion and a zeal towards personally contributing to social good. How should you then undertake a performance appraisal for your employees?
#economyforall: Understanding The Need For Holistic Interventions To Tackle Inequality With Priya Naik, Founder, Samhita
Our chat with Samhita Founder and CEO, Priya Naik on why holistic interventions with all the stakeholders are necessary to reduce inequality.
Impact Investors Should Focus On Social And Economic Outcomes Defined Under The SDGs
Impact investors are the evangelists of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem and they have a key role to play in the success of SDGs. By re-aligning their investment focus on social and economic outcomes defined under the SDGs, impact investors can encourage cross-functional and holistic social innovations.
6 Tips For A Social Entrepreneur On How To Win Over An Impact Investor
Key pointers that social entrepreneurs should bear in mind while pitching to investors, recommended by influencers we spoke to.
#economyforall: Upaya Social Ventures On Creating Employment Opportunities For The Poor
Pulling people at the bottom of the pyramid out of poverty means making productive job and livelihood opportunities available to them. Upaya is playing a role of a catalyst by investing in social entrepreneurs who focus on this through their accelerator program.
Demonstrate The Effectiveness Of Your Fellowship Or Cohort Program
Every cohort program is a story in itself which can be told by capturing these 4 elements- Program theme, entrepreneurs, sponsors & mentors and event. The final objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program in realistic yet artful way.
Part I: Which Of These You Think Can Be Called An Impact Startup
In this part I solicit your opinion on which of the 3 startups mentioned here is creating tangible social impact and why. I am keen to understand how you perceive an impact organization.
Here Are 4 Stories Impact Incubators Should Tell
Impact incubators have a special role to play beyond nurturing potential game-changing startups and innovative ideas. They need to start telling stories not only to create goodwill for themselves but also to help the greater good of society.