Running an impact-focused business “is a dance between priorities that compete for time and money”. When you add investors to the mix, the dance gets even harder, say Erinch Sahan and Julie Menter.
After weeks of silence from UK politicians on potential of social economy to tackle key challenges, former chief secretary to the Treasury Stephen Timms calls for a Labour government to partner with the impact economy – better late than never.
As the wealth of the world’s multinationals seems to spiral ever higher, surely they should reconsider how they invest their riches – or do we need a more fundamental shift? This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Bias toward capital is so deeply embedded in business thinking that few question its legitimacy. But next-generation enterprises are starting to shift the playing field.
Erinch Sahan from DEAL says we shouldn't over-celebrate our wins. Plus, new research finds 10m social enterprises worldwide and how two startups harnessed ‘the power of tech’ for good. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Global NGO says future of business lies in equitable corporate structures in report which takes aim at billionaire wealth and corporate monopolies as the World Economic Forum takes place in Davos.
Why we chose to interview Mirova’s Philippe Zaouati, plus integrating feminist values when scaling up social businesses. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Wealthy business founders turning to impact entrepreneurship should be a cause for celebration – or should it? The debate rages on. Plus, last chance to grab your place at Tuesday's Social Business Coffee Break.
SEWF23: The impact economy is the future. Or is it? In a debate at this week's Social Enterprise World Forum in Amsterdam, progressive economy heavyweights Erinch Sahan and Katie Hill squared up to test the strengths of their theories.
