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Supersonic Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

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Michael DeLapa
Michael DeLapa

This document provides an introduction to social entrepreneurship. It defines social entrepreneurs as individuals with innovative solutions to social problems who aim to create wide-scale change. It discusses the skills needed for entrepreneurship, including communication, fundraising, and tenacity. It also presents a case study of LandWatch Monterey County, a nonprofit founded in 1997 to address the problem of urban sprawl through citizen involvement and advocacy. The document concludes by soliciting ideas for social enterprises that could create positive change in Rome.

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A Supersonic Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Michael D. DeLapa DeLapa Consulting www.mdelapa.com April 2015 Innovative Solutions to Social Problems
Entrepreneur Opportunities See Seize Create Risks Whatever (but not really)
Today What is a social entrepreneur How does entrepreneurship work What skills are needed LandWatch case study What I have learned Questions & discussion: opportunities for social change in Rome
Im curious Something is screwed up Someone should do something about it I wonder why no one hasnt? Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say; This is my community, and its my responsibility to make it better. Tom McCall
What is a social entrepreneur? Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems. [They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change.] Ashoka (innovators for the public) [https://www.ashoka.org/social_entrepreneur]
Universe of Social Needs Animals Wildlife conservation organizations Pet and Animal Welfare Organizations Hunting & Fishing Conservation Zoos and Aquariums Environmental Environmental Conservation & Protection Parks and Nature Centers Health Disease & Disorder Medical Services & Treatment Medical Research Patient and Family Support Education Primary Schools Universities and Colleges Scholarship and Financial Aid School Reform and Experimental Education
Universe of Need (more ) International Development Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Peace & Human Rights Conservation Child Sponsorship Arts & Culture Museums & Art Galleries Performing Arts Libraries & Historical Societies Public Broadcasting and Media More Youth Seniors Law & civil rights Sports http://topnonprofits.com/lists/types-of-charities/
Simple Entrepreneurial Model or service Key Questions: Whats the problem? Who has it? How big? Whats the (initial) solution? Whos going to pay for it? problem
Key Skills of an Entrepreneur Reading, analysis, & critical thinking Communication, writing & public speaking Fundraising Accounting & financial management Project/product management Sales, marketing, creativity & persuasion Human relations, team-building & motivation But Tenacity
One path mine High school - Study & compete College - Think critically First job - Live independently & lead MBA - Management & networking Politics Get things done Sea Studios - Filmmaking, community organizing & environmental entrepreneurship Silicon Valley - Technology entrepreneurship, consulting & coaching Rome Exploration, learning & consulting
Your path Different from mine No right path More is better Skills Languages Experiences Professional contacts (friends)
Environmental Nonprofits Sea Studios Foundation (1996) California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (1996) LandWatch Monterey County (1997)
Case Study LandWatch 1997 Problem: Sprawl Solution: Citizen involvement
Sprawl loss of farmland & o.s.
Sprawltraffic congestion & smog
Sprawl is the problem, but why? Bad planning Developers who have money Unaware voters Unaccountable elected officials Mis-representative government Who has it? How big? Everywhere in California (and most of America).
Whats the solution? Smart growth policies Professional staff to watchdog Organized citizens to exert political pressure (counter $) Transparency and light
Whos going to pay First money visionaries Second money foundations Persistent money - individuals
Why has it been successful for ~ 20 years? Compelling, persistent problem Great leadership Fundraising
What I learned Passion and commitment start great organizations People matter most Money matters a lot People and ideas matter to get money Think big, start small Be organized Be grateful Dont quit
Do what you enjoy
Success is a clear path Not really
Failure is critical to success
Finito Questions? What needs do you see for social change in Rome? Whats your idea for a social enterprise? Further reading.
My ideas Clean up the Tiber Raise awareness about litter Develop public sand volleyball courts Nonprofit to support public spaces (e.g., parks) Create a culture of giving by reforming laws to encourage tax-deductible gift
Further Reading & Watching Washington: A Life (Ron Chernow) Desert Solitaire (Edward Abbey) A Soldier of the Great War (Mark Helprin) The River Why (David James Duncan) Timmy and Rocky, The Short and Long of It (DeLapa Consulting Blog) 10 Most Important Books That You Dont Read in High School (DeLapa Consulting Blog) Inspiration Tag (DeLapa Consulting Blog)
Further Reading & Watching Mans Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl) The Last Lecture (Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow) Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams (video on YouTube) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Robert M. Pirsig) 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed (Ric Elias video on Ted.com)

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Supersonic Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

  • 1. A Supersonic Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Michael D. DeLapa DeLapa Consulting www.mdelapa.com April 2015 Innovative Solutions to Social Problems
  • 2. Entrepreneur Opportunities See Seize Create Risks Whatever (but not really)
  • 3. Today What is a social entrepreneur How does entrepreneurship work What skills are needed LandWatch case study What I have learned Questions & discussion: opportunities for social change in Rome
  • 4. Im curious Something is screwed up Someone should do something about it I wonder why no one hasnt? Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say; This is my community, and its my responsibility to make it better. Tom McCall
  • 5. What is a social entrepreneur? Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems. [They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change.] Ashoka (innovators for the public) [https://www.ashoka.org/social_entrepreneur]
  • 6. Universe of Social Needs Animals Wildlife conservation organizations Pet and Animal Welfare Organizations Hunting & Fishing Conservation Zoos and Aquariums Environmental Environmental Conservation & Protection Parks and Nature Centers Health Disease & Disorder Medical Services & Treatment Medical Research Patient and Family Support Education Primary Schools Universities and Colleges Scholarship and Financial Aid School Reform and Experimental Education
  • 7. Universe of Need (more ) International Development Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Peace & Human Rights Conservation Child Sponsorship Arts & Culture Museums & Art Galleries Performing Arts Libraries & Historical Societies Public Broadcasting and Media More Youth Seniors Law & civil rights Sports http://topnonprofits.com/lists/types-of-charities/
  • 8. Simple Entrepreneurial Model or service Key Questions: Whats the problem? Who has it? How big? Whats the (initial) solution? Whos going to pay for it? problem
  • 9. Key Skills of an Entrepreneur Reading, analysis, & critical thinking Communication, writing & public speaking Fundraising Accounting & financial management Project/product management Sales, marketing, creativity & persuasion Human relations, team-building & motivation But Tenacity
  • 10. One path mine High school - Study & compete College - Think critically First job - Live independently & lead MBA - Management & networking Politics Get things done Sea Studios - Filmmaking, community organizing & environmental entrepreneurship Silicon Valley - Technology entrepreneurship, consulting & coaching Rome Exploration, learning & consulting
  • 11. Your path Different from mine No right path More is better Skills Languages Experiences Professional contacts (friends)
  • 12. Environmental Nonprofits Sea Studios Foundation (1996) California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (1996) LandWatch Monterey County (1997)
  • 13. Case Study LandWatch 1997 Problem: Sprawl Solution: Citizen involvement
  • 14. Sprawl loss of farmland & o.s.
  • 16. Sprawl is the problem, but why? Bad planning Developers who have money Unaware voters Unaccountable elected officials Mis-representative government Who has it? How big? Everywhere in California (and most of America).
  • 17. Whats the solution? Smart growth policies Professional staff to watchdog Organized citizens to exert political pressure (counter $) Transparency and light
  • 18. Whos going to pay First money visionaries Second money foundations Persistent money - individuals
  • 19. Why has it been successful for ~ 20 years? Compelling, persistent problem Great leadership Fundraising
  • 20. What I learned Passion and commitment start great organizations People matter most Money matters a lot People and ideas matter to get money Think big, start small Be organized Be grateful Dont quit
  • 21. Do what you enjoy
  • 22. Success is a clear path Not really
  • 23. Failure is critical to success
  • 24. Finito Questions? What needs do you see for social change in Rome? Whats your idea for a social enterprise? Further reading.
  • 25. My ideas Clean up the Tiber Raise awareness about litter Develop public sand volleyball courts Nonprofit to support public spaces (e.g., parks) Create a culture of giving by reforming laws to encourage tax-deductible gift
  • 26. Further Reading & Watching Washington: A Life (Ron Chernow) Desert Solitaire (Edward Abbey) A Soldier of the Great War (Mark Helprin) The River Why (David James Duncan) Timmy and Rocky, The Short and Long of It (DeLapa Consulting Blog) 10 Most Important Books That You Dont Read in High School (DeLapa Consulting Blog) Inspiration Tag (DeLapa Consulting Blog)
  • 27. Further Reading & Watching Mans Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl) The Last Lecture (Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow) Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams (video on YouTube) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values (Robert M. Pirsig) 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed (Ric Elias video on Ted.com)

Editor's Notes

  • #2: Good morning. Ive very happy to here today to talk with you about entrepreneurship. While Ill be focusing on social entrepreneurship, much of what Ill say also applies to for-profit entrepreneurs. This is actually my fourth time in front of St. Stephens students. I first substituted as a PE teacher. Then I led a basketball clinic. And after that I talk two classes of environmental science. And now Im here in front of the entire school. And thats a bit of a metaphor about how entrepreneurship works. You see an opportunity and take it. And then you see another one. And the next thing you know, youve got a big opportunity. So whats next? Well, as an entrepreneur I think, maybe Ill start my own school. Dont worry Mr. Mayer, it wont be in Rome because youre doing such a great job with St. Stephens.
  • #3: Every opportunity leads to something new. Entrepreneurs see and seize opportunities. And thats why Im excited to talk with you about the newness of social entrepreneurship.
  • #4: We have limited time, so today will be a quick overview of the topic.
  • #5: Who has ever thought
  • #6: Solutions dont need to be the most innovative, but they need to be effective Social problems dont need to be most pressing, but they need to be important
  • #9: Iteration Ideas, solutions evolve Learning critical
  • #13: Most of my experience is with environmental startups that is, organizations that aim to improve the natural environment and consequently human health and well being Founded three within a two year period, but Ive served on the board of many others, seen organizations thrive and fail
  • #14: Overview History: Founded in 1997, conceived in 1989 Vision: Model for county-level smart growth Mission: See above What did we see in 1989?
  • #15: Struggle throughout California for the preservation of farmland and open space. Generally, being lost to development that is called sprawl. What you would visual when you think of Los Angeles.
  • #16: Related to sprawl is transportation. Sprawl creates traffic congestions, and it makes public transportation difficult or impossible.
  • #19: Big question Peter/Gillian story Packard Today
  • #23: How did I become a social entrepreneur? What skills does it require?