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According to Guidestar there are approximately 1.8 million recognized 501(c)3 organizations based in the United States. The Stanford Social Innovation Review notes these organizations account for 5-10 percent of the United States’ economy and about 10 percent of U.S. employment. Since 1998, annual r

This will mark the 8th edition of our Social Entrepreneurs to watch for list. If you would like to check out the previous years of social entrepreneurs you can view them below. 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 Over the past seven years I’ve had the great pleasure of speaking with over

Recovery from the COVID-19 crisis offers an unprecedented opportunity to build a more equitable, just, and sustainable global system. To make that a reality, the world needs your unique talents and strengths now more than ever. Apply to our virtual career acceleration program to make 2021 the year y

In episode 87 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Sebastiaan van der Lans, founder of WordProof, on using blockchain technology to create a more transparent and trusted internet for creators, publishers, and entrepreneurs. Sebastiaan van der Lans has a big heart for open source. In 2006

Racial inequalities have been a point of contention in the U.S. for decades that has only recently gained a significant amount of traction in 2020 due in part to the murders of Black people in this country, most notably Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and the countless other unarmed Black women, men, a

In episode 85 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Adila Cokar, founder of The Good Tee and Source My Garment, on how to responsibly use offshore manufacturing and disrupt the lifecycle of fast fashion. Adila Cokar is the visionary behind Source My Garment, the essential book written on

Avoiding fast fashion, buying second-hand, donating clothes I no longer wear, experimenting with clothes swaps, applying the 30-wear test to my purchases, and  cutting down on shopping in general were some of the actions I have taken to embrace a more sustainable approach to my sartorial choices. I

Shopping for sustainable clothing has become the new normal. The good? People are giving a damn about the impact they make with their fashion choices. The bad? In turn, shoppers are finding themselves lost in a storm of open browser tabs hosting conflicting information about what’s sustainable in th

In episode 82 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matine Khalighi, Founder of EEqual, on developing impactful programs that create opportunity for students fighting homelessness and extreme poverty in America. Matine is a member of the graduating class of 2020 at Smoky Hill High School.

The new deck of Heroes Trading Cards 2021 series, is the latest collection of full-color, comic-quality trading cards from the Florida nonprofit foundation Positivity Pays. The deck includes both local notables and heroes from around the nation. Each card is individually created by local artist/illu

In episode 81 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dustin Young, Co-founder of Our Own, on building and strengthen communities through life-changing experiences. Dustin is a Mentor, Physical and Mental Health Advocate, and the Founder of Our Own. After graduating with a degree in Psychol

Rwanda is known as one of the countries in Africa with an improving economy. According to a 2018 USAID report, Rwanda showed some development successes over the past decades, particularly a rapid poverty reduction, high growth, and a reduced in inequality. This strong economic growth helped improve

Living through the pandemic as a social entrepreneur definitely makes for some interesting times. Not only do we need to balance the financial viability of our social enterprises, we also need to think about our impact on the environment and the people we aim to serve. Although I’ve had my moments o

The mission of The New Africa is to provide sustainable solutions to the problems facing Africa today by transforming the youth unemployment crisis. Africa is the youngest and fastest-growing continent in the world. By 2035, the number of young people reaching working age in Africa will exceed that

In episode 31 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Jitendra and Shivani Sinha, co-founders of SAI Sustainable Agroforestry. Listen to more Causeartist podcast’s here. SAI Sustainable Agro is a social venture working to improve the livelihoods of tribal and marginalized farmers in Odisha, India,

Not one of us is a stranger to the devastating blows that this year has wielded. Not only are we dealing with global health, economic, social, and environmental crises, many of us are also battling feelings of utter powerlessness as we identify solutions.  Phin® exists to quelle these feelings acros

In episode 10 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with female founder, Melinda Moore, General Partner at Moore Ventures on investing in the green economy and literally writing the book on raising money through crowdfunding. Melinda Moore is also the Co-Founder of TuesdayNights. She is an ent

Someone Somewhere is a socially conscious fashion brand that started in Mexico in 2016. They are the first label to connect artisan work with the next generation of social consumers, Gen Z and millennials. Someone Somewhere has lifted thousands out of poverty by professionalizing the work of artisan

Boulder, CO – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Watson Institute: Watson Semester Accelerator was launched to accelerate the ventures and careers of college students, recent graduates, and gap-year students with an early-stage social venture. During this 4-month program, a cohort of next generation

In episode 69 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Shireen Jaffer CEO of Edvo and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient about building innovative educational tools to empower life long learning for billions around the world. Shireen Jaffer is a second-time founder, Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO of

In episode 68 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Christian Shearer, CEO and Co-founder of Regen Network, on how to reverse climate change through a software platform that incentivized carbon removal. Listen to more Causeartist podcasts here. Christian Shearer is CEO and co-founder of R

Sustainable face masks are made from materials that can be reused or recycled and are usually made from natural fibers like cotton or linen. Sustainable face masks can also be made from recycled materials like plastic bottles or food packaging. At this point in the pandemic, we’re all pretty aware o

In episode 66 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Brad Feld, Co-founder of Techstars and the Foundry Group, on turning his entrepreneurial and venture capital journey into global startup communities dedicated to solving complex challenges. 

In episode 65 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Garik Himebaugh, founder of Eco-Stylist on going from peace worker, to MBA student, to discovering social entrepreneurship and creating a sustainable fashion marketplace for men. Eco-Stylist is an online fashion marketplace for men. Foun