While the potential to earn a profit is what motivates most entrepreneurs, there are those for whom this motive does not prevent them from making a positive impact in society. Social entrepreneurs pursue ideas that can solve issues faced by communities, and they are willing to take on the risk required to implement positive change.

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The Social
Entrepreneur
While the potential to earn a profit is what motivates most
entrepreneurs, there are those for whom this motive does
not prevent them from making a positive impact in society.

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Social entrepreneurs pursue ideas that can solve
issues faced by communities, and they are willing
to take on the risk required to implement positive
change. Many believe that this is a way to make a
positive difference while still making a living.
Microfinance institutions are an example of social
entrepreneurship. These organizations provide
banking services to groups of people who would
otherwise have no access to financial services. Like
many social entrepreneurs, their main aim is not
to earn a profit but to implement change that ben-
efits the society.
Common Connections
Social entrepreneurship is commonly linked to
environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
investing, which is the practice of assessing po-
tential investments against the three factors. In-
vestments that meet ESG criteria are seen to be
stewards of nature, maintain good relationships
with various stakeholders, and have a good ap-
proach to company leadership and governance
issues. This type of entrepreneurship is also likely
to be socially responsible.

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