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“Look at what is broken in society, figure out how to make it better, and then, around that, formulate a business.” quote by Whitney Wolfe Herd
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“Look at what is broken in society, figure out how to make it better, and then, around that, formulate a business.”

Whitney Wolfe Herd

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Source Speech: Business Innovation Talk, 2020

Identify societal flaws, devise improvements, then build a business around those solutions.

In simple terms: Fix problems, then profit from the fix.

Key Takeaway

Turn social issues into entrepreneurial opportunities.

Themes

innovation social impact entrepreneurship

Mood

inspired pragmatic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup planning
  • community development
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

problem solving market creation ethical profit

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which societal problems are most ripe for business solutions?
  • How do you balance profit with social good?
A Different Perspective

The approach may ignore market viability or regulatory hurdles.

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