ACTIVITY 2.1

The line has become blurred between a venture and a social venture, with many corporations adding

social impact and the like to their businesses.

"To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world."

WHAT MAKES A SOCIAL VENTURE?

• Consider their impact through every aspect of their business

• See impact as crucial to how the business is run

GAME TIME!

TO INSPIRE AND NURTURE THE HUMAN SPIRIT – ONE PERSON, ONE CUP AND ONE NEIGHBORHOOD

AT A TIME.

STARBUCKS IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

Soma is on a mission to improve life for everyone who drinks water, with sustainable, plant-based filters that make water

healthy and delicious, beautiful carafes and pitchers, and the convenient Filters by Mail service.

SOMA IS A SOCIAL VENTURE

Our mission is to inspire amore conscious and sustainable world by being an

authentic force for positive change.

SEVENTH GENERATION IS A SOCIAL VENTURE

To be the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.

PUMA IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

Mission Statement:“Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.”

APPLE IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

“Sseko Designs uses fashion to provide employment and scholarship opportunities to women pursuing their dreams and overcoming poverty.”

SSEKO DESIGN IS A SOCIAL VENTURE

SEVENLY exists to bring funding and awareness to the world’s greatest causes.

SEVENLY IS A SOCIAL VENTURE

“Our mission is to make Target your preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value,

continuous innovation and exceptional guest experiences by consistently fulfilling our Expect More. Pay Less.® brand

promise.”

TARGET IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

“Our vision is to be earth's most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.”

AMAZON IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

... to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.

CHEVRON IS NOT A SOCIAL VENTURE

DELIVERABLE

• Research a social enterprise and prepare a presentation

• Make sure to include name and logo, what problem they solve, the story, solution and impact

QUESTIONS?