Four weeks ago, I decided to move forward into the social innovation world as an entrepreneur. It was more a conviction rather than a
plan. I knew that I wanted to apply my efforts in this area, but I didn’t know
how I could do it.
I have the same story as many people around the world. I am
from a developing country – Mexico, where I have seen and faced many issues
involving my community, my neighbors, and my family. I want to change that
environment. I am a self-motivated young entrepreneur. What will make me
special? What will give me an advantage to succeed as a social entrepreneur?
Knowledge. Yes, the answer is knowledge.
I am enrolled in a graduate degree program at Carnegie
Mellon University, a top-ranked university around the world geared towards
innovation. I have access to knowledge, top research specialists, and new
technologies. I have gained the analytical and managerial skills throughout my coursework,
and now, I am part of a social innovation incubator. If I focus these
advantages into my new social venture, I will definitely have a greater chance
at success.
For now on, this blog will serve to relate my experiences in
creating a social venture from zero. The idea is to share information about the
development of a social venture in a social innovation incubator, and to
provoke an interesting discussion on creating social ventures. In this entry,
the message is to think about what can make you special, or different in
starting a new social venture. My next entry to the blog will explain more
about the process to find an idea for social innovation.
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