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“What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new opportunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better.” quote by David Bornstein
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“What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new opportunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better.”

David Bornstein

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Source Book: How to Change the World, David Bornstein, 2007

Social entrepreneurs drive change like business entrepreneurs drive economies, using creativity and persistence.

In simple terms: Social entrepreneurs transform society creatively.

Key Takeaway

Support innovative social ventures.

Themes

social entrepreneurship innovation change management

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

practical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nonprofit startups
  • community projects
  • policy advocacy
  • social enterprises

Key Concepts

systems thinking impact measurement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates social entrepreneurs?
  • How to scale impact sustainably?
A Different Perspective

Funding can be scarce.

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