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Comment by Lindsay Doucette on August 24, 2009 at 11:13am

From Chris Harrell...
http://www.blackvalleyfilms.com/

This is the urban farm film that demonstrates the struggle to save the 14 acre urban farm in LA… but the efforts failed and the site was bulldozed in 2006.

Comment by Lindsay Doucette on August 24, 2009 at 11:12am

Interesting... about hybrid structure for low-profit, socially beneficial organizations
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-mon-minding-l3c-aug10,0,5321379.column

Comment by PK Koduri on August 21, 2009 at 10:52am

Videos from the Social Venture Workshop (Courtesy: http://www.photoindica.com)

Comment by Lindsay Doucette on August 20, 2009 at 11:26am

Below are my favorite websites related to innovative social ventures... What are yours? You can also check out videos from the Social Venture Institute on YouTube by searching "Indiana Campus Compact Social Venture Institute."

Comment by Lindsay Doucette on August 20, 2009 at 11:25am

Ashoka
http://www.ashoka.org/

Kiva
http://www.kiva.org/

TED
http://www.ted.com/

TED Prize
http://www.tedprize.org/

GOOD
http://www.good.is/

Youth Venture
http://www.genv.net/

Toms
www.tomsshoes.com

Indiana Youth Institute (links to available grants and other resources)
www.iyi.org

Bill Gates speaking at the World Economic Forum in 2008 on “creative capitalism”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql-Mtlx31e8
Creative Capitalism is a term popularized by American entrepreneur and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates at the 2008 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The ideology calls for a new form of capitalism that works both to generate profits and solve the world’s inequities, using market forces to better address the needs of the poor. According to Gates, 'disparities between the rich and the poor are greater today than ever'. Gates' idea of creative capitalism combines the "two great focuses of human nature -- self-interest and caring for others," he stated. By keeping business acumen in mind, the world's corporations can discover new, innovative ways to solve major problems for one billion of the world's poorest people, who don't get enough food or don't have drinking water or reliable access to medication, which the rest of us take for granted, he said.

Comment by Lindsay Doucette on August 14, 2009 at 1:37pm

Had SUCH a great time with all o y'all. You're amazing/inspirational women! Go team.

Comment by Maggie Stevens on August 14, 2009 at 12:42am

So how are things going this week? Can't wait to see pictures and hear stories!

Comment by Katy Kaesebier on August 7, 2009 at 10:41am

Hello all! I am fairly new to the world of Social Ventures. I have had the opportunity to learn about the multiple definitions of the phrase as well as hearing about so many amazing people doing amazing things. I realize now that many of my favorite organizations are, in fact, great social entrepreneurs taking service to the next level. I am excited to expand my knowledge and network through the Social Venture Institute and look forward to carrying this experience with me into the next steps of my life!