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It's going to be an exciting month full of travel and inspiring events. For the next three days, I’ll be in Hamburg at the #AshokaChangemakersSummit, a global gathering of social entrepreneurs, young innovators, and leaders from various sectors, organized by Ashoka. An incredible opportunity to connect, share, and explore solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. I’m honored to have been invited to lead a session titled “The End of the Heropreneur.” It's going to be about how the traditional narrative of entrepreneurship places all the burden on the “heroes” – often the founders – and how this mindset can be limiting and even harmful. 👉 As social entrepreneurs, we can sometimes become captives of our purpose, expected to be a constant guiding light for others. But being that light can be exhausting and even burn us out, as well as those closest to us. 👉This toxic narrative needs to change. We’ll be exploring how to build resilient organizations that don’t rely on a single leader but instead leverage the collective intelligence and accountability of the entire group. It’s about creating enterprises that are balanced, sustainable, and mentally healthy. If you’re attending, see you on Friday, the 6th! I’d love to connect and have a meaningful conversation about redefine what it means to lead in a sustainable and healthy way 💙 ➡ More here: https://lnkd.in/dAXBHycB

Reaching an exciting milestone at #3 with the launch of a transformative initiative: The Miller Center Legacy Fellowship! This groundbreaking program is designed to empower seasoned professionals who are ready to dedicate their expertise, networks, and passion to mentoring and supporting the next generation of social entrepreneurs. It's not just a program—it’s a call to action for those who want to leave a lasting impact on the world by fostering sustainable, community-driven solutions. Here’s why the Legacy Fellowship is a game-changer: ✅ Mentorship with Purpose: Fellows bring decades of experience to guide social enterprises, helping them scale and sustain their impact. ✅ Building Bridges: The program creates a unique opportunity for collaboration, blending wisdom and innovation to tackle global challenges. ✅ A Lasting Impact: By focusing on sustainable social enterprises, the Legacy Fellowship ensures that its influence extends far beyond the fellowship year. Are you ready to be part of something truly transformative? Learn more https://lnkd.in/gVZt-eXe

🌟 Excited to Announce Our Next Milestone! 🌟 As the Director for Asia at the Global Impact Entrepreneurs (GIE) Challenge, I’m thrilled to be part of a journey that unites changemakers, visionaries, and disruptors across the globe. At GIEchallenge.org, we are on a mission to elevate startups and impact-driven businesses through a structured, multi-phase approach. From Southeast Asia to Oceania, and beyond, the Challenge is designed to spotlight innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate growth. This initiative isn’t just about startups; it’s about empowering impact entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into sustainable solutions for global challenges. Together, we’re shaping a future driven by purpose and innovation. ✨ Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors: 🔗 Visit GIEchallenge.org and join this transformative journey. Let’s innovate, impact, and inspire—together! #GlobalImpactEntrepreneurs #GIEChallenge #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImpactDriven

Nominations Open! Bosslanne Magazine is on the lookout for the “50 Social Entrepreneurs to Look Out For in 2025!” Know a changemaker making a difference in their community? Nominate them today! Who Are We Looking For? ✔️ Founders or co-founders of social enterprises ✔️ Tackling issues like poverty, healthcare, education, climate change, and more ✔️ Demonstrated positive impact and sustainable practices ✔️ Ambitious plans for 2025! How to Nominate: 👉 Submit by 15 December 2024 🔗 Fill out the form Link : https://lnkd.in/d5QyFxqk Selection Process: Our team, along with a panel of experts, will review each nomination carefully, evaluating on Innovation, Impact, Scalability, and Sustainability. The final list will be published in February 2025,! Let’s Celebrate Changemakers! Nominate today and help us recognize the innovators creating a brighter, better future. Questions? Reach out at bosslanne@blackdotholdings.co.za 👉 Follow Bosslanne Magazine for all updates! #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact #Changemakers #BosslanneMagazine #ESG #CSR #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Entrepreneurs2025 #ImpactDriven #SocialGood #NominationsOpen #FutureLeaders #ClimateAction #CommunityLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #ImpactEntrepreneurs #SocialEnterprises #50entreprenuerstolookoutfor2025

🌏 ✨ Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 ✨ 🌏 . . . At TLB, we celebrate the dreamers, the doers, and the innovators who shape our global economy and communities. This week is a tribute to the entrepreneurs whose resilience and creativity redefine what's possible every day. Whether you're building a legacy, starting a side hustle, or scaling for global impact, your journey inspires us all. Let’s continue elevate entrepreneurial spirit together through: ✔ Innovation: Turning ideas into action. ✔ Collaboration: Building bridges across industries and borders. ✔ Empowerment: Supporting the next wave of leaders. Remember, every great enterprise started with a single idea and then, the courage to make it happen. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #TLB2024 #DreamBig #InnovateBoldly #ElevateTogether

AFRICAN PROVERBS: GREAT HEIGHTS In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, patience can feel like a forgotten art. We’re so focused on scaling, achieving, and disrupting that the simple, steady actions that lay the foundation for lasting success often go unnoticed. The proverb, "Little by little, the bird builds its nest," speaks to the essence of progress. A bird gathers one twig at a time, carefully placing each one to create a strong nest—something resilient enough to nurture life and withstand storms. Entrepreneurship works the same way. Every connection made, every partnership formed, and every small milestone achieved builds the foundation for a future of growth and innovation. These moments may feel small in isolation, but together, they form the bigger picture of success. In leadership, it’s the small, consistent actions that build trust and alignment—taking the time to acknowledge a team member’s effort, prioritising listening over speaking, or supporting someone through a challenge. These moments become the framework for a thriving team and enduring impact. Building entrepreneurial ecosystems is no different. The best ones are shaped not by grand gestures but through the steady accumulation of shared effort, collaboration, and trust. The first cohort of entrepreneurs, the first mentoring session, the first successful venture - each is a step toward an ecosystem that transforms lives. There’s also a challenge in this proverb: to slow down enough to value the small steps and see how they contribute to the larger vision. Too often, the focus is on rapid results and immediate gratification. The strongest nests- whether in business, leadership, or ecosystems - are built with patience and care. What twigs are you gathering today? What incremental steps are you taking to strengthen your foundation, your business, or your community? Share your reflections - because the small steps we take today build the big impact of tomorrow. #AfricanProverbs #EcosystemBuilding #LeadershipWisdom #EntrepreneurshipGrowth #PatiencePays #IncrementalProgress #SustainableImpact #AfricanInnovation #GrowthWithPurpose #SmallStepsGreatHeights

Something Huge is Coming! 🚀 Hello Social Innovators, Changemakers, Social Saviours, Social Entrepreneurs, NGO Leaders, and Impact-driven individuals, Get ready to acquire more knowledge and transformational value like no other. Guess what? We're brewing something big. It's educative, empowering, and unlike anything you've seen before. A journey that will propel your organization to global impact. 🤫 It's a Secret..... for Now! This isn't just another program. It's about soaring to new heights of global opportunities, sphere, influence, systemic change across nations and creating lasting change. If you're passionate about making social impact, advancing social transformation and driving sustainable development across systems, communities, and nations, come closer, this is tailor-made for YOU. Can you guess what's coming? Be the first to unravel this mystery. Follow our social media channels, and get ready to be part of something of immense value to your organization and the world of social impact and sustainable development. #SomethingHugeIsComing #AMS4 #SocialImpact #GlobalImpact #IdeationHubAfrica

I recently completed David Bornstein’s book, “How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas,” and its central themes deeply resonate with my experience as the CEO of The Do More Foundation. These themes encapsulate broader insights on social entrepreneurship and its societal impact: 🔹 Innovation in Problem Solving: We tackle longstanding issues with fresh perspectives, crafting innovative solutions that yield tangible benefits. For instance, our Repurpose for Purpose Programme. 🔹 Empowerment and Capacity Building: Our aim is to create brighter futures for young children and their families by equipping individuals and communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to address their problems and establish a sustainable future. An example is our Eat Love Play Talk programme. 🔹 Systems Change: We strive for systemic transformation, altering structures, policies and operational methods to achieve lasting effects, such as with our Everyone Gets to Play Model. 🔹 Resilience and Perseverance: Despite challenges, we persist with unwavering determination, powered by a steadfast belief in the potential for change. This is exemplified by our focus on our employees and the importance we place on connection. 🔹 Collaboration and Networking: By building networks of supporters, mentors, funders, implementing partners and other partners, we enhance our impact and resource acquisition through our collective impact model.  🔹 Leadership and Vision: Our ambitious vision always prioritises young children and their families, encouraging others to join our vision. I am fortunate to work with a remarkable team of leaders who inspire and mobilise others towards a shared goal, clearly communicating our vision for change. 🔹 Sustainability: We are committed to creating models designed for long-term impact, balancing mission-focused initiatives with sustainable business practices. Our approach focuses not on short-term impacts but on development requiring a long-term vision. Follow The Do More Foundation’s journey to see how we are making a difference. Together, we can create better tomorrow's for the young children and their families. #DoMoreFoundation #SocialChange #Innovation #Empowerment #Sustainability

🎉 Celebrating One Year as Managing Director at SISTAC! 🎉 Today marks a special milestone as we celebrate the anniversary of the Social Impact Start-up Academy (SISTAC). I've had the privilege of being part of this incredible journey since its inception and serving as the Managing Director for the past year. Reflecting on this journey, here are my three key learnings: 1️⃣ Understand Impact as a Business Opportunity: I've learned to see impact not just as a buzzword, but as a genuine business opportunity that drives sustainable success. I figured how it unites people on the mission to make the world a better place while also creating economic value, especially in underpriviledged regions! 2️⃣ Develop an Agile Mindset: Developing and testing new educational formats has taught me the value of agility. Embracing feedback and continuously improving has been crucial. Cultivating agility in our teaching formats is important, however, it becomes even more exciting when agility takes the driver's seat in the subconscious - without having to think about agile anymore! 3️⃣ Developing Resilience and Self-Organization: Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, even in a non-profit organization like ours, has strengthened my resilience and honed my ability to stay self-organized. And after all, being kind to myself even though challenges are in front of me is an important part of my learning journey that I'd like to pass on to our students. Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and supporters for making this journey possible. Together, we are shaping the future of social innovation, so Happy Birthday, SISTAC! #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #AgileMindset #Resilience #Cooperation #SISTAC

At EGC, we’re proud to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Our growing community is a testament to ambition, resilience, and impact. Here’s what makes us stand out: ✨ 23.5 - The average age of our members. Young, driven, and ready to make a difference. 📚 450+ Workshop hours dedicated to honing skills, sparking creativity, and fueling success. 💡 85 - Alumni members who continue to lead, innovate, and inspire. 🎤 240+ Pitches delivered, turning bold ideas into real opportunities. 💪 49% - Female founders leading the way and shattering barriers. These numbers are more than stats—they embody the passion, perseverance, and vibrant diversity of a community reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. 💡✨ Follow us and connect with a community of innovators. #Entrepreneurship #Community #Innovation #egcnyc