Meaningful progress on complex social issues depends in part on the entrepreneurial ideas and energy of the next generation. In recent years, we have seen a sustained increase in HBS students ...

Social enterprises—organizations that use business activities to pursue social good—aren’t usually recognized as political actors. But a new research study aims to change that by looking at how and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Melissa Wheeler covers leadership strategy and the future of work. Social enterprises face a unique set of challenges as they ...

In February 2024, the HBS New Venture Competition received 31 entries to the Social Enterprise Track, from student teams across Harvard University. Sixteen semifinalists presented in early March to ...

The impact of social enterprises could be amplified with more funding and better policies. Social enterprises, which make up 3% of all businesses globally, stand out from traditional businesses by ...