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social entrepreneur
Concept overview
Description
Social entrepreneurs create innovative products or service models to tackle social and environmental challenges, pursuing through their profits a social mission that benefits a wider community or the environment. They often use a more democratic decision-making system by involving closely their stakeholders, and strive to achieve change at a systems level, by influencing policies, market evolutions and even mentalities.
Alternative Labels
eco-entrepreneur
green entrepreneur
social business founder
social business venture founder
social enterprise founder
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
advocate for others
apply business acumen
assess environmental impact
assume responsibility for the management of a business
conduct public presentations
control financial resources
create social alliances
deliver a sales pitch
develop professional network
manage budgets
manage financial risk
manage fundraising activities
monitor social impact
perform business analysis
perform project management
prepare visual data
promote organisational communication
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
apply social media marketing
apply systemic design thinking
conclude business agreements
create a crowdfunding campaign
develop business plans
influence public policies
maintain relationship with customers
manage a team
manage staff
oversee development of software
plan marketing strategy
promote environmental awareness
represent special-interest groups' members
Concept status
Status
released
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