Category Archives: Students

Creating a database of social enterprises in India

By Varun Bhandari. At Sattva, Matt and I were asked to create a database of social enterprise firms for Indian social impact investors. This database would give investors information about a firms target market, kind of products they produce, social impact, and numerous other dimensions. Continue reading

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From adversity comes a lesson in entrepreneurship

By Sam McNelly Things outside of internal control often affect social enterprises. To cope with these things, social enterprises must be flexible. Things that initially seem to be obstacles can, with a good attitude and a little flexibility, often turn into opportunities. Continue reading

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The triple bottom line

By Joshua Fields. The co-op is focusing primarily on the social and environmentally sustainable parts of the triple bottom line. Today, the land is once again becoming green and increasingly fertile. The farmers have income… Continue reading

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Integrating different forms of medicine to lower costs

By Navee Chandran. I have learned that in India social business concepts and innovations are integrated into almost every sector Continue reading

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Thoughtful Thursday

By Parisa Ahmadi ..Still, I understood… What is the balance in being pragmatic about the distribution of resources while giving respect and value to communities various ways of living? When is social change “natural” and “good”, and when is it unnatural and forced? Continue reading

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