This document presents an overview of sustainable enterprise and successful business examples. It discusses the three pillars of sustainability—social, environmental, and economic—and how businesses can create social impact and innovation for competitive advantage. An example of a sustainable business model called S.A.M.B.A. is described. The document also covers skills needed for sustainable enterprises, such as passion, multidisciplinary thinking, and creativity. A brief history of trade and business is provided, mentioning early civilizations in Mesopotamia, along sea and land routes.

1. Sustainable Enterprise: Successful
Examples
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2. Sustainability?
Social
Environment
Economic
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3. Business?
Profit
Social
Impact
Innova7on
Engine
for
Compara7ve
Growth
Advantage
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4. S.A.M.B.A
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5. Skills?
Connec7vity
Mul7-­‐
Passionate
disciplinary
Out
of
the
Serendipity
box
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6. How
does
business
work?
Trade
Sell
Service
Exper7se
Product
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7. Types
of
business:
Make
money
Raise
Take
risks
expecta7on
Barter
Good
will
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8. History
of
business:
Trading
of
civiliza7ons:
Sea
and
Land
Mesopotamia
+
Fer7le
Crescent
Silk
Road
IVC
(Indus
Valley
Civiliza7on)
Indian
Ocean
Trade
Routes
China
Where
How
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13. Thank you
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