Building the Next Action Agenda

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Strategy

This 2010 Action Agenda captures the next generation of ideas and opportunities for social entrepreneurship and social innovation surfaced during a live brainstorm at the Gathering. In the coming years, the Gathering community and a broader network of colleagues and partners will work to drive this agenda forward.

David Gergen on Social Entrepreneurs

by David Gergen | 2008 | Voices

Reflecting on his experiences at the past three Gathering of Leaders, David Gergen addresses some of the challenges facing social entrepreneurs. But he sees hope in the nation's desire for civic engagement and believes that social entrepreneurs can incorporate such energy into larger efforts for social change.

Demystifying Politics: Social Entrepreneurs Driving Change

by Lynn Carruthers | 2007 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the 2007 Gathering session with David Gergen that focused on closing the gap between policymakers and social entrepreneurs. Download this file for an illustrative look at the role of the social entrepreneur at the intersection of politics and systems change.

In Search of a Strong Brand

by Lynn Carruthers | 2010 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures pollsters David Binder and Seiji Carpenter’s presentation at the 2010 Gathering. Download this file for a look at how social entrepreneurship is perceived in the policy, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors and what shifts social entrepreneurs might make to more accurately represent their work.

Marco Davis on the Art of Social Entrepreneurship

by Marco Davis | 2009 | Voices

Marco Davis sees a similarity between being an effective social entrepreneur and being an effective DJ: one must be able to read the crowd and engage them. In this reflection from the 2009 Gathering, he explains why it's so important for social entrepreneurs to help people figure out what moves them.

Reflections on the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from Peter Schwartz's session at the 2005 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at how Peter attempts to make some sense out of the chaos in the world around us, creating a story about the future and where social entrepreneurship may go.

Social Entrepreneurship and Scale in the 21st Century

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the opening session at the 2005 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at the ideas and insights that started it all.

Suzanne McKechnie Klahr on Taking Risks

by Suzanne McKechnie Klahr | 2009 | Voices

Does Robert Frost's poem The Road Less Travelled offer a metaphor for the social entrepreneurship movement? Suzanne McKechnie Klahr, Founder of BUILD, thinks so. Find out why.