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June 29, 2023
Audio
Jacqueline Novogratz, MBA ’91, on the Role of Storytelling in Investing
The founder and CEO of Acumen shares how more honest, inspiring storytelling leads to better business.
Leadership
Black and white portrait of Jacqueline Novogratz on a plain background, smiling at the camera.
June 30, 2022
Written
“Pacers” Help Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies Stay in the Race
Small- and medium-sized businesses in Africa and India need ongoing support to keep growing.
Social Impact
An overhead photo of runners competing in a marathon. Credit: iStock/ZamoraA
January 07, 2021
Audio
“Never Mistake Presence for Power”
In this podcast episode, a racial equity movement leader discusses the art and science of building Black power.
Leadership
Leadership for Society
April 23, 2020
Written
Contagion, Xenophobia, and Leadership
Infectious diseases such as COVID-19 trigger both disgust and fear. Combined, those can trigger a misguided search for a scapegoat.
Leadership
Signs that read “suspend rent” and “fear causes racism” are pictured on a boarded-up business in Seattle during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Credit: Reuters/Jason Redmond
January 16, 2020
Video
Machine Learning and AI for Social Impact
Innovations developed at big tech firms could transform the nonprofit world, with a little help from academia.
Social Impact
Susan Athey. Credit: Tricia Seibold
December 13, 2019
Written
Irv Grousbeck: The Power of “I Don’t Know”
Newly minted CEOs need to bear in mind that employees prefer honesty and humility over perfection.
Management
Irv Grousbeck. Credit: Elena Zhukova
October 18, 2019
Written
Turning the Pharmaceutical Model Upside-Down
How a nonprofit gave birth to a company that aims to disrupt Big Pharma.
Social Impact
Grace Wilsey receiving care at Stanford. Credit: Tom Hood
March 19, 2019
Written
Finding a Low-Cost Treatment for Clubfoot
Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld’s journey from online retail to academia to a healthcare nonprofit has paid off in ways that can’t be measured.
Social Impact
Chesca Colloredo-Mansfield. Credit: Lissa Gotwals
October 19, 2018
Written
Taking an Expansive View of Success
How two former schoolmates built a pair of thriving mountain resorts while helping at-risk urban kids.
Entrepreneurship
Brian Anderluh; Right, Lee Zimmerman. Credit: Courtesy of Lee Zimmerman
October 05, 2018
Written
Heeding the Siren Song of Service
Chad Cooper left a fast-track banking career when the struggling Brooklyn Conservatory of Music called his name.
Social Impact
Chad Cooper in front of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Credit: Cole Wilson
May 18, 2018
Written
Can Blockchain Be Used for Public Good?
A new Stanford study looks beyond the hype to examine how decentralized transactions can solve social ills.
Social Impact
A photo illustration of block chain shapes over "I Voted" stickers. | istock/filo, Reuters/Chris Keane
December 06, 2016
Written
Bringing a Business Mindset to Educating Visually Impaired Students
The country’s oldest school for blind students turns to mobile apps, online courses, and driverless cars.
Social Impact
Three blind students lead one another | Dave Power | Courtesy of the Perkins School for the Blind
April 13, 2016
Written
How One Social Enterprise Is Scaling Faster Than The Rest
Growing an organization is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
Leadership
Illustration of a small building being placed next to taller and taller buildings. Illustration of a small building being placed next to taller and taller buildings. | Illustration by Stefani Billings
March 08, 2016
Written
Nonprofits Are Not Immune From Data Breach Risks
Digital tools bring privacy challenges to social enterprises.
Operations, Information & Technology
A woman uses a computer in a lounge area | Reuters/Thomas Peter
January 14, 2016
Written
Want Your Company to Have Impact? Ask These Four Questions
You need more than a good idea to change the world.
Entrepreneurship
A woman waits with her child in clinic operated by Doctors without Borders in Zamfara | Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye
October 26, 2015
Written
How the Habitat for Humanity CEO Moved Beyond Houses
During his tenure, Jonathan Reckford has pushed the nonprofit into advocacy, disaster relief, and sustainability.
Social Impact
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford helps build a home in Atlanta, Georgia. | Courtesy
September 02, 2015
Written
How to Make Government Work More Attractive
Vetor Brasil matches leaders with opportunities in the public sector.
Government & Politics
A man looking at graffiti | Reuters/Nacho Doce
August 25, 2015
Written
Paul Brest: Making Money While Doing Good
Social impact investing is changing the way philanthropy is done.
Social Impact
Finding the right investment can be tricky | iStock/JJ Pan
August 21, 2015
Written
An Organization Builds a Technological Bridge Between Parents and Teachers
An innovator looks outside the classroom to reduce the educational achievement gap.
Education
Mother helps daughter with homework during breakfast
July 21, 2015
Written
A Nonprofit Group Helps Struggling Indian Craftspeople
Innovation fellow creates an artisan’s business-to-business matching platform.
Entrepreneurship
Craftspeople are the mainstay of India’s non-farming, rural economy. | Courtesy TOTO Express