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Using Lean Startup principles to innovate for radically greater social good.

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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
7 years
We are delighted to announce the release of #LeanImpact by @annmei. If you want to dramatically increase the social impact of your work, time, or money, this practical guide is packed with inspiring stories that can show you how. https://t.co/aABrXax033 #socialgood
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annmei.com
How best practices for innovation from Silicon Valley can deliver radically greater social impact at scale
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@annmei
Ann Mei Chang
6 years
Does your #nonprofit recognize the need to innovate amid the crush of pressing needs, restrictions, and ongoing uncertainty due to #COVID19? Here are 5 concrete steps to become more nimble and magnify your impact today.
medium.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, with dramatic implications for the social sector. Just as needs…
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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
6 years
Today’s organizations are no longer judged strictly on their financial performance but also on their treatment of employees and customers and their contributions to the communities they serve.
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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
6 years
Consumers feel that when they use a product or service of a socially responsible company, they are doing their part. The more socially responsible the company, the more supportive the community and consumers become.
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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
6 years
When you’re working in the nonprofit or social enterprise world, the costs of inaction are even higher. Individuals, families, and communities who could benefit immensely from your programs suffer every extra day you linger in decision paralysis.
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leanstartup.co
When was the last time you felt paralyzed? We've all felt the horrible crush of competing options, priorities, and initiatives. In fear of making a wrong
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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
6 years
Partnerships with social entrepreneurs and employee “intrapreneurs,” are generating new products, unlocking markets, and engaging in creative philanthropy, all of which address social challenges while supporting business reputation and growth.
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Lean Impact
6 years
It’s not about the coffee or the chocolate, it’s about social entrepreneurship.
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nytimes.com
More entrepreneurs are pursuing social or environmental goals, but they still have to find a successful product or service to sell.
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@leanimpact
Lean Impact
6 years
Three ideals we can all learn from as entrepreneurs who want to not only build a profitable business but also make a positive impact on the world.
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entrepreneur.com
Business has a much broader positive impact on the world when it is based on a higher purpose.
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Lean Impact
6 years
Gen-Y holds a different worldview from their predecessors. They seek meaning, look for authenticity and like to rally around important causes. @HuffPost
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Rising Trend: Social Responsibility is High on Millennials' List
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Lean Impact
6 years
Our companies, tools and gadgets are only as good as the human flourishing they support. @Entrepreneur
entrepreneur.com
What happened to the technological future that maximized human wellbeing? We need more from the entrepreneurial community.
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@Harambee4Work
Harambee Work4Work
6 years
We worked on this article with @annmei, Executive Director of @leanimpact LeanImpact who wrote a book called Lean Impact. Here are some learnings for Harambee’s Lean Impact Pilot. https://t.co/rHwSUTsBEt
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@SpringImpact
Spring Impact
6 years
"Whether its changing the world, or turning into a unicorn, social innovators and start-ups both dream big and can learn a lot from each other about scaling impact." @DanBerelowitz writes for @Alliancemag about @LeanImpact by @annmei https://t.co/fGky9BeQDa #startups #SocEnt
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@FairByDesign
Fair By Design
6 years
If you're looking for a #techforgood read, check out @DigitalAgenda_'s summer list: https://t.co/x4LfGsivTN Our recommendation is @leanimpact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good by @annmei
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@MediaFunders
Media Impact Funders
6 years
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@leanstartup
Lean Startup Co.
6 years
We talked with Maryana Iskander, CEO of @Harambee4Work, about how they're using Lean Startup to tackle the global youth unemployment crisis in South Africa. @annmei
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leanstartup.co
Even though they make up less than 1% of the world’s population, South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world.
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Lean Startup Co.
7 years
A ‘YES IF’ refers to a particular kind of conversation with someone who will help your idea to scale. The aim of the conversation is to nudge the ‘scaler’ to clearly say: YES, I will do [x] to help you, if I see [y]. @leanimpact @AsadRahman @leasimpson
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leanstartup.co
Less Than 21% of Rural Zimbabwe is Electrified. Once the sun sets, which happens remarkably quickly in this southern African country, if you don’t live in
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@YourStoryCo
YourStory
7 years
This new book by Ann Mei Chang, packed with inspiring stories, gives a comprehensive framework of how scientific and entrepreneurial approach can be applied to social innovation as well. #BookDay #WorldBookDay @annmei @LeanImpact https://t.co/ux8g3vVYrv
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yourstory.com
This new book shows how the scientific and entrepreneurial approach can be applied to social innovation as well. On the occasion of World Book Day 2019, YourStory is delighted to publish the review...
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@socialimpactcx
SocialImpactCX
7 years
In Ep 26, @johnfcorrigan talks w/ @annmei about innovating for greater #socialimpact. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/x6DshNhbL5 YouTube: https://t.co/uG6FnUNrXZ Google Play: https://t.co/hVQGhwYfAU Spotify: https://t.co/zEc4agPmWG #cx #custexp @leanimpact
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Shruti Patel
7 years
A methodology designed for Silicon Valley has found relevance in the social sector. Lean Start Up has huge potential to boost the impact of non-profit work. Here's why (& how). https://t.co/a1d4DXF3rS @leanstartup @leanimpact @annmei @samueltl @theswissking1 @AdinaRom #socialent
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medium.com
There’s a standard formula governments and non-profits use to bring about sustainable development: Experts research the problem, analyse…
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@DigiPathOxf
Digital Pathways at Oxford
7 years
In 2008, Rwanda’s schooling system switched – nearly overnight – from instruction in French to English. @Harambee4Work used the students' favourite sitcom, Friends, to accelerate their language learning. via @leanstartup #education #LearningRevolution https://t.co/6YTezFgOHk
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