Social entrepreneurs operate in the social sector, seeking innovative solutions to social problems. They aim to build social capital and social profit to improve life in underserved communities. They identify unmet social needs, generate solutions based on community input, and form creative partnerships. They redirect unused resources toward solving practical problems and bring together diverse skills and backgrounds. Social enterprises can be non-profits, for-profits, or public-private partnerships, including businesses that employ disadvantaged groups. While socially responsible businesses aim to do social good after making profits, social enterprises measure success based on their social impact. Non-profits are increasingly adopting business approaches to become self-sufficient and better serve community needs.

1. Social Entrepreneurs are the equivalent of true business entrepreneurs but they operate in the social, not-for-profit sector building 'something from nothing' and seeking new and innovative solutions to social problems. WHO IS A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR ?