Social Entrepreneurship

Nowadays, several definitions of social entrepreneurship coexist. I think this ambiguity might sometimes dilute social entrepreneurs’ image, reduce their credibility vis-a-vis other entrepreneurs, weaken the relevance of the insights they receive and, ultimately, harm their purpose. Therefore, having a shared understanding of what social entrepreneurship means seems essential.

This article will cover my definition of a social enterprise and share insights regarding social entrepreneurs inferred from primary research performed in a small random sample in Toronto, Canada.