Having an entrepreneurial mindset is very important when it comes to building a business. This means that you have to be willing to make mistakes, learn from them, and continue to move forward. A social entrepreneur is someone who is willing to take risks, work hard, and go above and beyond.
Vinobha Bhave
During the Indian independence movement, Vinobha Bhave was associated with Mahatma Gandhi. He joined Gandhi’s political program, but he was also involved in nonviolent agitations against the British government.
During the Quit India Movement, Vinobha Bhave traveled across the country and addressed people. He emphasized the importance of nonviolent methods in the fight for freedom and equality. He was instrumental in promoting social reforms such as nai talim, women’s power, and stir samaj.
Bhave also encouraged voluntary cooperation and collected 4.4 million acres of land for the poor. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously. During the last days of his life, he refused to take food or medicine. He was given a commemorative postage stamp by the Government of India.
Vinobha Bhave was born into a Chitpav Brahmin family in Gagoda village, Konkan, Maharashtra. His mother, Rukmini Devi, influenced his beliefs and teachings.
He was a gifted scholar and a social reformer. He was imprisoned several times for his role in the independence struggle. He was selected as the first individual Satyagrahi by Mahatma Gandhi.
Susan B Anthony
During her lifetime, Susan B Anthony was an important social entrepreneur, abolitionist and political strategist. She spent most of her life working on social causes, especially in support of women’s rights. She also founded the International Council of Women, which is still active today.
She began campaigning for women’s suffrage in the United States in 1913. She worked in many different states, making speeches, gathering petitions, and canvassing. She served as president of the National Association of Woman Suffrage. She was the first woman to appear on the dollar coin. She was invited to celebrate her 80th birthday at the White House by President William McKinley.
As she grew older, she took up other causes, such as the temperance movement and the anti-slavery movement. She was known for her ability to inspire others to action. She was also aggressive and had a great sense of justice. She had the ability to gather thousands of signatures on petitions. She was one of the most outspoken advocates of women’s rights and fought for a suffrage amendment.
Kuli Kuli foods
Founded by former Peace Corps volunteer Lisa Curtis, Kuli Kuli foods is a social enterprise that uses moringa, a locally grown superfood from Africa. The company’s mission is to create a better world through sustainable agricultural development.
Using moringa as a nutritional supplement, Kuli Kuli provides health benefits to women and children all over the world. The brand is committed to working with women-owned cooperatives in Ghana, Nigeria, and Haiti. They also partner with nonprofits to pay fair wages to their farmers.
The company has helped provide over US$1.5 million in income to moringa farmers. The business also helps local communities learn about the health benefits of moringa.
Kuli Kuli is committed to adding 500 more woman farmers to the supply chain. This helps increase the income for women at the base of the economic pyramid.
The brand has the vision to help turn moringa into the next big superfood. The company is developing connections with non-profits in different countries, as well as expanding its reach in the US.
LSTN Sound Co.
LSTN was founded with a mission to change the world through music. They partnered with Starkey Hearing Foundation, which has provided 1.9 million hearing aids to people in need across the globe. To date, LSTN has traveled the globe and helped provide hearing aids in Tlaxcala, Mexico; Arequipa, Peru; Kisumu, Kenya; Santiago, Dominican Republic; and Toluca, Mexico. Thousands of volunteers have also contributed to the foundation, which has expanded its services to the United States and other countries.
LSTN has teamed up with Delta Air Lines to provide headphones and speakers to passengers on its flights. The headphones have a built-in volume cap of 85 decibels, which is the World Health Organization’s standard for safe listening. This allows passengers to enjoy the Delta Studio experience. The speakers are portable and can be placed flat. They have an impressive subwoofer and six hours of jam time. They also come with premium accessories, including cordless Bluetooth earbuds.
