Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

Do you have an idea that could help solve a societal problem? Are you wondering if starting a social enterprise is the best way forward? Are you considering becoming a social entrepreneur? In this course, you will critically analyze what makes a good idea and whether that idea requires starting a new business. You will create a personal immersion plan, considering different ways to create an impact. You will explore personal challenges and the connection to your life’s purpose before making the decision to become a social entrepreneur. Each week, you will see and hear from 11 real social entrepreneurs working around the world, sharing the lessons they have learned, the mistakes they have made, and how you can overcome them. Among their experiences: providing clean water in India and the Dominican Republic, keeping premature babies warm without incubators, improving education in Africa and Detroit, and bringing affordable fresh food to low-income communities in Los Angeles. Ultimately, you will be able to decide if your idea is needed in the world and if starting a social enterprise is the right path for you. This course is based on the book "Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Starting, Scaling, and Staying True" by Michael Gordon.