Alumni Social Innovators

Explore stories and news about social innovators within the Stanford GSB alumni community.

Entrepreneurs Building Business for Good

Jane Chen MBA ’08

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Embracing a Way to Change the World
In a Stanford course, Jane Chen finds her passion is saving babies.
Sam Goldman & Ned Tozun MBA ’07

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Turning on The Light For Customers on Tiny Incomes
Two Stanford GSB alumni explain their D.light Design venture, a company specializing in affordable off-grid lighting.

Funders Fueling Social Entrepreneurship

Laura Arrillaga-Andreesen MBA ’97

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Arrillaga Book Offers Map for Successful Philanthropy
Don't just feel good about philanthropic gifts, says Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen in her book Giving 2.0. Put your mind to work as well as your heart.
Jeff Skoll MBA ’95

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Jeff Skoll’s Philanthropy Focuses on World’s Biggest Challenges
Jeff Skoll, one of only 20 people who’ve ever given away $1 billion, hopes to engage everyone in the planet’s survival by leveraging the power of Hollywood.
Jacqueline Novogratz MBA ’91

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Using Entrepreneurial Approaches to Solve the Problems of Global Poverty
In turbulent times like ours, we need "hard-edged hope," says Jacqueline Novogratz, the much-celebrated founder of the Acumen Fund.

Community Leaders Taking Part in the Democratic Process

Laurene Powell Jobs MBA ’91

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Stanford Board of Trustees elects Laurene Powell Jobs to five-year term
Powell Jobs is the founder and chair of Emerson Collective, an organization that supports social entrepreneurs and organizations working in the areas of education, social justice and conservation.

Can Companies Make Public Services More Efficient?

How a coin exchange company helped the federal government, and charities too.

October 26, 2015

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How the Habitat for Humanity CEO Moved Beyond Houses

During his tenure, Jonathan Reckford has pushed the nonprofit into advocacy, disaster relief, and sustainability.

Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford helps build a home in Atlanta, Georgia. | Courtesy

September 2, 2015

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How to Make Government Work More Attractive

Vetor Brasil matches leaders with opportunities in the public sector.

A man looking at graffiti | Reuters/Nacho Doce

Facebook Combats Bias With Training

USA Today|Code2040 co-founder and CEO Laura Weidman Powers says she's pleased to see major technology companies which once refused to reveal the lack of diversity in their ranks begin to openly discuss unconscious bias...

July 21, 2015

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How She's Coaxing Hedge Fund Bucks to Solve Social Issues

Ozy.com|Last year when Brenden Millstein was looking to expand his business, Carbon Lighthouse, he knew the project, which fights climate change, needed someone special.

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Entrepreneurs Building Business for Good

Embracing a Way to Change the World

Turning on The Light For Customers on Tiny Incomes

Funders Fueling Social Entrepreneurship

Arrillaga Book Offers Map for Successful Philanthropy

Jeff Skoll’s Philanthropy Focuses on World’s Biggest Challenges

Using Entrepreneurial Approaches to Solve the Problems of Global Poverty

Community Leaders Taking Part in the Democratic Process

Stanford Board of Trustees elects Laurene Powell Jobs to five-year term

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How the Habitat for Humanity CEO Moved Beyond Houses

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