When I launched this Social Entrepreneur Series my aim was simple: identify the key ingredients behind thriving social ventures and share lessons from people who’ve walked the path. I hoped the stories would guide aspiring changemakers—and teach me, too.Five conversations later, I’ve gained far more than I expected. Why They Started: A Calling, Not a …
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In 2004, while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, West Africa, Sam Goldman witnessed a heartbreaking incident that would change his life. His neighbor, an eleven-year-old boy, was badly burned after accidentally knocking over a kerosene lamp—the only available light source in their community. Sadly, this wasn’t an isolated case. At the time, …
When universities unlock innovation, they don’t just educate — they transform economies and lives. At Biruni University, Sezgin Erzan and his team are building Biruni Teknopark into a next-generation hub for science, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. Their ambition: to position Biruni as a global model for entrepreneurial universities — one that units hospitals, research institutions, and …
Pablo began with a humble start and a desire to make life better for those around him. His hard work earned him a scholarship to study mechanical engineering at Brown University. Inspired by his professors and friends, he developed a passion for Chinese culture, learned the language, and later worked in China and Thailand as …
While pursuing her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at MIT, Heather Beem met Amy Smith, founder of D-Lab—an innovation hub focused on international development. Through D-Lab, Heather fell in love with STEM education and indigenous innovation. She went on to co-found and co-instruct D-Lab: Education. During a D-Lab trip to Ghana, Heather consistently heard one challenge:“No …
No se la causa, tal vez un combinacion del viaje, dos noches no dormi bien y manta deslizada, y cambio de clima durante dia, yo comenze dolor de cabeza, dolor de garganta y luego fiebre. Lana* me dio una pastilla para reducir el fiebre antes de mi cama. Al dia siguiente, la fiebre se redujo …
Dunia Yoli*, quien mencionada en Tlacoyos Masteria y Hospitalidad Mexicana y su familia dirigen un restaurante pequeno de desayno y almuerzo. En alguno estandard, ellos no son ricos pero ella organiza Posada cada noche antes de Navidad con sus familia, vecinos, y amigos. Lana* y yo fuimos esta noche. Habia como 30 personas en el …
3 lecciones aprendi de Lana* Es interesante la conexion entre las personas. Con Lana, conocimos en abril por la celebracion del cumpleano de una amiga. 6 meses despues, llego a Mexico y compartimos 2 meses. Hablamos, aprendimos, y disfrutamos, como hermanas, cultura y idioma no son barreras pero hacer la experencia mas interesante. *Hombre cambio …
Tuve una llamada dificil y me siente abajo. Mi amiga, Lana* escuchome. En un rato, ella me trajo un helado de mamey (1) para animarme. No puedo comer helado hoy por mi periodo pero su accion me hizo sonreir y me ilumino. Unos dias despues, Lana fui con su mama para acompanar una prima quien …
Mina*, buena amiga de Lana*, invitionos a unir a su familia para un viaje en Tekis y Belen (La Pena), dos pueblos magicos. Ella rento una casa grande con jardin, cocina, y rancho. Fuimos 12 personas y 3 perros. Caminamos en Tekis, un pueblo con muchos colores de casas y flores. En centro, hay una …
