Business Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“People have to understand that unless social enterprise is experimental, it will not succeed in making a difference.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Unreasonable People, by Jacqueline Novogratz, 2020
Social enterprises must experiment and adapt; rigidity prevents meaningful impact.
In simple terms: Experimentation is essential for social impact.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimentation in social ventures.
Themes
innovation
social impact
experimentation
entrepreneurship
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- nonprofits
- startup incubators
- community projects
- policy pilots
Key Concepts
design thinking
systems change
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance experimentation with accountability?
- What metrics indicate successful innovation?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on experimentation can lead to wasted resources.
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