Darrell Kopke, Sam Perera, Sean Jimenez and Vanessa Pratt rolled into hogtown over the weekend, and judging from the twittersphere, our left coast crew made quite the impression. And it wasn’t just the Rob Ford jokes Darrell made during his … Read More »
Monthly Archive: November 2013
What Does it Really Mean to be a Social Entrepreneur?
People have their own definitions for what makes a “social entrepreneur”. But to Sally Osberg, CEO of Skoll Foundation, it all boils down to being the person who takes action on the problem, whatever that may be, when nobody else … Read More »
Five Easy Steps to Establish and Grow Your Online Presence
Today’s buzz word, “social media”, can be a powerful and cost effective tool for current and prospect entrepreneurs to create a community, build new connections and grow their brands. But yet I find this new channel of inbound communication is … Read More »
Heather O’Hara Dishes on Her Recipe for Success
institute B shared a table with Heather O’Hara of Potluck Café Society and learned first hand what it takes to create a community of fiercely loyal clients. Why keeping your eye on the prize is critical, and how you can … Read More »
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A Rich Man’s Convenience is a Poor Man’s Lifesaver
All Ludwick Marishane wanted to do was take a bath. What he discovered could solve a local pandemic. Eight million people go permanently blind in Africa each year because of a disease called Trachoma. It can be prevented by bathing … Read More »
Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Belong in Business School
Statistics show that over 70% of people enrolled in MBA programs are looking for the skills to help them become entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, that’s not what they’re being taught. Most Business Schools and MBA degrees teach students the language called business. … Read More »
How Do You Choose To Lead?
Benjamin Zander’s father used to tell him that, “There is no such thing as bad weather. Only inappropriate clothing.” Conditions are not important. What matters is how we choose to react to it. In this video, the award-winning conductor of … Read More »
Canada’s Ultimate Leadership & Entrepreneurship Event
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, community leader, or someone with a dream, this conference was created for YOU. SociaLIGHT brings together a world class community and tribe committed to positive systemic impact. The annual renowned Conference celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week, and … Read More »
Be the Example Rather Than the Exception
Entrepreneurial culture can be like our first “boy-girl party” all over again. The music is playing, the punch is pouring, and the girls and the boys stick to opposite sides of the room. Afraid to talk. Afraid to mingle. Afraid … Read More »
Why “Follow Your Passion” is the Worst Advice For Gen-Y
When making our mark in the world, we often begin with asking ourselves “what am I passionate about and how can I find a way to keep doing it?” But co-founder of Vancouver’s The Passion Project, Eunice Hii, found out … Read More »