Resources

• B Lab’s “Impact Assessment Tool” helps companies assess their social or environmental impact and improve their performance, regardless of whether they ultimately seek certification.
• Ashoka.org strives to make social entrepreneurs competitive in the global marketplace by granting fellowships to business leaders focused on social and environmental progress.
• Skoll Foundation’s SocialEdge.org is a global online community for social entrepreneurs and is sponsored by the Skoll Foundation, which invests in social entrepreneurs.

Competitions and training:

• Hult Prize is a $1 million student competition for social entrepreneurs to solve the world’s toughest challenges. Net Impact’s programs often provides aspiring social entrepreneurs with skills, experiences, and opportunities through challenges, competitions, and fellowships.