Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving

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Entrepreneurs as Problem Solvers

Innovations and Entrepreneurial Ventures

Role of Technology

Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship refers to the approach in which entrepreneurial skills are used to solve social and environmental problems.

It makes use of innovative and sustainable solutions to create positive social impact.

Examples of Social Entrepreneurship

1. Grameen Bank (Bangladesh): Founded by Muhammad Yunus, Grameen Bank pioneered the concept of microfinance, providing small loans to empower and uplift impoverished individuals, particularly women, who lack access to traditional banking services. It has helped millions of people start their own businesses and escape poverty.
2. Amul: Amul, led by Dr. Verghese Kurien, is a social entrepreneurship success story. It empowers small-scale dairy farmers through a cooperative model, ensuring fair returns and investing in their development.
3. Haqdarshak - Aniket Doegar, Ashwin Parmar, and Mohit Gundecha, founders of Haqdarshak, operates as a technology-enabled platform that assists individuals in accessing government schemes and benefits.