<p>"A timely contribution that equips people in organizations and more broadly in society with the tools, language, and frameworks to effect change and contribute to building a greener, fairer, and more just society. At once a primer on the social enterprise movement and a translation of academic research into practitioner action, this book demonstrates why we must all become social entrepreneurs to face today’s pressing challenges. At a time of multidimensional crises globally, this is an immensely useful companion for moving from ideas to impact."</p><p>Julie Battilana, <i>PhD, Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, </i>USA<i>; Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School, USA; Founder and Faculty Chair, Social Innovation and Change Initiative, USA.</i></p><p>"Social entrepreneurship and innovation are all about finding new ways to address tough problems, creating value, defying constraints, and identifying opportunities – exactly the transformational work required to shift the status quo. By outlining the social entrepreneurship skill set and mindset, this book empowers individuals to become changemakers and take up the cause of advancing social justice and equity through the dynamic framework of social entrepreneurship."</p><p>Cheryl Dorsey, <i>President, Echoing Green, USA</i>.</p><p>"Everybody is a changemaker! We can teach and learn skills that help us make more effective and lasting changes. This textbook is a valuable guide to get that journey started. What are you waiting for?"</p><p>Bill Drayton, <i>JD, Founder, CEO, and Chair,<b> </b>Ashoka, USA</i>.</p><p>"Are you working to build a more just, sustainable, and equitable world? Teresa Chahine has assembled an indispensable, practical manual for the aspiring social innovator. This book will take you on a journey to shape your strategy, advance your skill set, and demystify the different approaches to driving transformational social change."</p><p>Don Gips, <i>MBA, CEO, Skoll Foundation, </i>USA.</p><p>"From launching innovations to measuring outcomes, Teresa Chahine breaks down every critical step of social entrepreneurship and challenges us to think more deeply and powerfully about our impact. Anyone not satisfied with the state of the world (which should be all of us!), needs to read and apply her lessons."</p><p>Seth Goldman, <i>MPPM, Co-founder of Honest Tea and Eat the Change; Board Chair of Beyond Meat, USA</i>.</p><p>"With the world never having been as polarized as it is today, it is no longer business as usual. The need for social entrepreneurship has never been as significant, and Chahine’s book is a timely and invaluable guide to social entrepreneurship for veterans and newcomers alike. She explains how they can mobilize their resources in innovative and daring ways to make a real difference in tackling today’s challenges, thereby leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve."</p><p>Lubna Olayan, <i>Chair of Executive Committee and Deputy Chairperson of Olayan Financing Company, Saudi Arabia; Chair of the Board of Trustees, Alfanar Venture Philanthropy, London, UK.</i></p><p>"A super helpful and comprehensive introduction to the field of social entrepreneurship. Such a wonderful guide to teach students that their innovations can make a difference in the world!"</p><p>Laurie Santos, <i>PhD, Professor of Psychology, Yale University, </i>USA;<em> instructor on "The Science of Well-Being" course on Coursera; Host of </em>The Happiness Lab<em> Podcast.</em></p><p>"Social business is a special form of social entrepreneurship where the business is devoted entirely to solving human problems. Chahine's book will make it easy to understand the whole spectrum of social entrepreneurship."</p><p>Professor Muhammad Yunus, <i>2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, Chair, Yunus Centre; Founder, Grameen Bank</i>, <i>Bangladesh</i>.</p>