Social Entrepreneurship

October 12, 11:39 AMLA Women's Business ExaminerZeina Zeitouni

 Do you want to start a business that can make a difference in your community?

During this economic downturn many people have may be questioning the ‘bigger picture’ and the real impact of their efforts. What is better than waking up every morning to a career with a purpose? 

 The term Social Entrepreneurship involves developing innovative new services and technologies that solve pressing social problems.

We have all heard of Venture Capital firms that provide funding and invest in new business ventures and profitable ideas. However, investing in social ventures is a relatively new concept. Social Venture Partners (SVP) is a social enterprise incubator that provides multiyear grant funding and strategic support for this growing field. Los Angeles SVP is part of SVP International. Every SVP is a network of engaged philanthropists who believe that they can have a positive impact on their communities and who use innovative strategies to address complex social issues.