Most of us can think of a social, environmental or justice problem that has affected us or someone we love, something that goes against our core values. Social entrepreneurship is a way to bring these values to life, and to create technologies or services which will have a direct impact on those that we care about. However, social entrepreneurship comes with its own set of challenges, including researching the market, creating a brand, and securing funding. Can purpose-driven startups survive in an economy that is largely profit-driven? This panel will bring social entrepreneurs together to tell their stories about balancing these tradeoffs and the unique stages in building a successful social enterprise.
