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Marc Freedman - Social Entrepreneurship and the Encore Career

Social entrepreneurship is now a path for many in the second half of life, proving that retirement can be a time of creativity, invention, and contribution, not decline. In this audio lecture, social innovator Marc Freedman discusses the huge untapped resource in potential retirees who are finding new ways to use their experience to tackle important social problems. Freedman shares the story of the creation of The Purpose Prize, a three-year initiative to invest in these new pioneers.

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Bill Drayton - Entrepreneur for Society

An entrepreneur combines the vision to see the next thing over the horizon with the restless energy and problem-solving skills needed to set that change in motion. These qualities are shared by business and social entrepreneurs alike, representing a positive force that can help address the world's toughest problems. In this audio lecture, Bill Drayton takes a thoughtful look at Ashoka's mission and highlights its programs designed to nurture the current and future generations of talented entrepreneurs making a difference all over the world.

It Takes a Stick

By Alana Conner Snibbe

The most generous societies in the world are also the most punishing.

Bowling Alone?

By Alana Conner Snibbe

Civil society may not be in such bad shape.

Hardwired to Help

By Alana Conner Snibbe

Both humans and chimpanzees naturally lend a hand.

As Luck Would Have It

By Jeanene Harlick

Why the U.S. and Europe have such different social spending policies.