Tag Archives: Social Entrepreneurship
Calling all Congressional Champions…
Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by Andrew.
As the Obama Administration gets ready to launch an Office of Social Innovation, it will be equally important to introduce members of the U.S. House and Senate to the importance of investing in what works. I have had the pleasure of working with Greg Werkheiser, the founder and Executive Director of the Phoenix Project, for [...]
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An Obama Social Innovation Agenda
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Andrew.
Over the past year, we have seen tremendous excitement about the possibility that an Obama Administration would spur the advancement of social innovation. On the campaign trail, Obama consistently spoke about opening some sort of office within the White House that would focus on advancing innovation for social impact.
Now that time is close. Possibly [...]
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The World at an Inflection Point
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Andrew.
Recently, I watched the “John Adams” miniseries based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough (well worth watching). What struck me is how innovative, resilient, and visionary people were back then when America was at an inflection point in history. I was particularly struck by the quest to create “a more perfect Union.”
In President [...]
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What are YOUR ideas? Let Andrew Wolk take them to D.C.
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Why the Social Innovation Fund is on the right track
- Does Measurement = Randomized Control Trials?
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Michelle Rhee, Public Innovator
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A Historic Day - Are you 'all in'?
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Mark: I only wish I had a nickel for every time someone ...
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Lawrence Baker: Social Innovation? What a concept! What we need in...
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JBRootCause: Hi Rhesa, You can find the interview here: ...
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Rhesa J: Looking for updated link to an interview mentioned...
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E Favorite: Hi, Tom - if you're talking about a teacher f...
