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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

The Social Enterprise Alliance offers this definition: “In its early days, the social enterprise movement was identified mainly with nonprofits that used business models and earned income strategies to pursue their mission. An L3C is a variation on an LLC, essentially a hybrid form of a nonprofit and for-profit company.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

When my Japanese husband died at a young age almost 16 years ago, I had been doing medical writing for a major New York Hospital and also helping him with his documentary films for Japanese and American public television. Thanks to Joe Battisto, Haven Environmental LLC ! #6 I started my business because I hated celery sticks.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Founders First Capital Partners : “Founders First Capital Partners, LLC is building a comprehensive ecosystem to empower underrepresented founders to become leading premium wage job creators within their communities.

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Are You Selling Your Company? Be Careful with Financial Buyers!

Scott Edward Walker

I’ve been doing M&A transactions for 25+ years (including nearly eight years at two major New York City law firms), and I wanted to briefly discuss an important issue for founders interested in selling their company: the distinction between strategic and financial buyers. Introduction. Conclusion.

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Entrepreneurs Are Everywhere Show No. 1: Richard Witten and Kathryn Minshew

Steve Blank

Richard Witten , special advisor on entrepreneurship to the President of Columbia University ; and Kathryn Minshew , co-founder of the popular online career platform TheMuse.com both joined me in Sirius’ New York studio and shared their version of being knocked down and coming back stronger. It’s a great thing for New York. .

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

Here at Soul Sparking Worldwide, LLC we not only spark people to discover, accept, and embrace their uniqueness, we walk them through the process of reintroducing themselves to the world. Thanks to Toni Ellis, Soul SparkingWorldwide, LLC ! #13- Thanks to Karen Brown New York ! #15 13- Amazing & Enriching Process.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I started Mobile Home Friend, LLC with my son back in 2015. Thanks to Chuck O’Dell, Mobile Home Friend, LLC ! #6- With KOYA, you can easily treat your co-worker to a class at their favorite yoga studio in New York or surprise your partner with a personal message at the park where you first met. That’s what we do.