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[Pattraporny Yamla-Or continues her reflection on the impacts of the recent political upheaval in Thailand and the surprising potential up-side for social entrepreneurship there.] Read more...

I was just searching for photos from companies we've worked with that embody what a sustainable, equitable economy will look like, when I went to our old client, www.mobiustechnologies.com, and discovered that the polyurethane powder they made out of recycled foam can help clean up the oil spill! Read more...

SVT is pleased to host our friends from Benchmark Asset Management at our offices for their San Francisco Investor Salon. Their invitation reads:

Benchmark Asset Managers, LLC is an investment management company focused on sustainable investing that achieves competitive returns through rigorous financial analysis, social research, and risk management. Our experienced team of professionals is made up of leaders in the field who have deeply rooted experience within the sustainability community and socially responsible investing. Read more...

We are driving toward radically affordable, high quality impact management systems. The issue is how to add more value to the business than distraction of entrepreneurs' attention. As we continuously refine the formula for success in this endeavor, we are delighted to be heading to Ghana to pilot a system in collaboration with Golden Mean Capital LLC. Read more...

How does the form of government in one’s country affect the prospects for social entrepreneurship, and the need for a system to articulate one's social impact as a business? This question seemed particularly apropos at last week’s Thammasat University Global Social Venture Competition Symposium and Southeast Asia Regional Finals, where tens of thousands of demonstrators paraded on trucks and motorbikes through the streets challenging the Thai government to dissolve parliament. Read more...