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Introduction to Social Business Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Social Business Entrepreneurship

Your Introduction to Social Business Entrepreneurship and the World of 3 Zeros inspired by Professor Muhammad Yunus
Last updated 8/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Learning what a Social Business is through the 7 principles of Social Business
  • Understanding global Problems and Solutions through Social Business
  • Introduction to the Grameen World and the World of 3 Zeros
  • How to make your own Problem Statement

Course content

3 sections7 lectures1h 12m total length
  • Introduction to the Grameen World and Social Business9:45

    In this video we start with the Grameen story. Your learning journey on social business needs to start from our Grameen Heritage and the story of Grameen Bank. We introduce quickly what Grameen Bank is, why is it famous and why did Grameen discover the concept of social business.

  • Professor Yunus and his vision of the a World of 3 Zeros6:31

    One of the best way to get inspired about entering the social business journey is through hearing about social entrepreneurs. Professor Muhammad Yunus is not only the father of microcredit and of social business but also one of the most acclaimed entrepreneurs of our times. Learn about him and his vision to create a world of 3 Zeros with social business


    Further Readings on this Subject:
    - Banker to the Poor, Yunus, Muhammad, 1999
    - A World of Three Zeroes: the new economics of zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions, Yunus, Muhammad, 2017, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911344560, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911344568

  • Unleashing the entrepreneur in you through creativity

Requirements

  • Compassion and the intention to learn about social business. This is an introductory course and assumes that the learners has no knowledge about the concept.

Description

Welcome to our introductory course, designed for those who are new to the concept of social business entrepreneurship. No prior knowledge is assumed, so whether you're a beginner or just curious about this field, you're in the right place.

The course content is thoughtfully crafted by The Grameen Creative Lab, an organization dedicated to global advocacy for social business under the guidance of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Through this course, our mission is to help young individuals like yourself to unlock their creative potential and work towards eradicating poverty, unemployment, and net carbon emissions.

Here, you'll gain invaluable skills in social business entrepreneurship that can be applied within your own community. You'll delve into the ecosystem of the Grameen movement and explore the core principles of Social Business. Discover how this innovative approach aims to achieve a world of "3 Zeros" – zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. Learn about the key components that make up a Social Business and develop the ability to identify problem statements based on real-life observations.

Our ultimate goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to identify and solve community challenges through the lens of Social Business. Join us on an exciting learning journey where we unleash your creative potential and deepen your understanding of complex social issues. Together, we'll address root causes, define problems, and make a tangible social impact in your community.

Social business entrepreneurship holds tremendous power in addressing pressing global challenges, from poverty to unemployment and climate change. It's our vision to inspire and empower the next generation of social business entrepreneurs who will create a better world for all. Join us on this exhilarating journey of learning, growth, and making a lasting difference!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for anyone motivated to create a livable and sustainable world through social business.