ABSTRACT
Each one of us has the potential to mobilize resources to change the way things are today. It is the refusal to accept this status quo that has driven many positive social changes and advancements over time. A systematic questioning and examination of why things are the way they are today – coupled with the tools and skills to investigate, formulate, and apply potential solutions – allows us to take the first step in making changes. According to Osberg and Martin, social entrepreneurs do this by understanding the existing system and status quo, envisioning a new future, and applying creativity and resourcefulness to build and scale a model for change. They differentiate between social entrepreneurs and others working on social change, such as social service providers and social activists. Social entrepreneurs act to transform systems, while social service providers act to reduce the negative effects of existing systems.
