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Judy Frater

Ashoka Fellow since May 2003

India

Judy Frater believes that the traditional craftsperson is the best designer to make the work of the craftsperson economically viable to consumers and a larger market. Through practical and relevant education on technology and marketing, Judy is building the expertise of the craftsperson to make a...

Lessons on Leadership:

In conversation with Richard Collier-Keywood, Global Vice-Chairman of PwC

LLEGA LA PRIMERA EDICIÓN DE WELUKAN, EL PROGRAMA LATINOAMERICANO PARA LÍDERES DE CAMBIO

Ashoka, Damasco y EmpreDiem te invitan a participar de su nuevo programa pensado para quienes buscan potenciarse como líderes de cambio en sus organizaciones. POSTULÁ ACÁ Welukan es una experiencia de 7 días (desde el 28 de mayo al 3 de junio) en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires que pensada para personas...

Robin Chase: leading one entrepreneurial coup after another, like Zipcar

If anyone understands the profound transformation of society that is now upon us, it is Robin Chase. (See her admired book, Peers Inc.) She not only sees it clearly; but she also, in one entrepreneurial coup after another, is putting its new architecture in place. She co-founded Zipcar and was its...

Richard Branson: finding new ways to do business and impact the world since he was 16

There are few if any entrepreneurs who have ventured more successfully in more businesses than Richard Branson. And who can compete with him in terms of flair? As important, he has long brought this entrepreneurial energy and skill to bear on social problems as well as business. Inspired by Nelson...

EIR Lessons in perspective: A Conversation with EIR alumni Juan Loraschi

Building partnerships: Mozambique

Los solucionadores detrás del negocio de la innovación social

La estabilidad económica, la desigualdad en los ingresos y la abundancia de problemas sociales hacen de Chile un ecosistema perfecto para el desarrollo de la innovación social. Con una trayectoria que no supera una década, este panorama ya cuenta con emprendedores, plataformas de apoyo para realizar...

Estas son las personas que realmente están cambiando el mundo

Los mejores emprendedores sociales de todos los rincones están conectados, compartiendo ideas y cambiando el mundo. Se trata de una organización que, además de apoyarlos, está educando una nueva mentalidad: la de los agentes de cambio. Bienvenidos a Ashoka.

Rebecca van Bergen

Ashoka Fellow since Feb 2017

United States

The Nest Artisan Advancement Project

Rebecca van Bergen is transforming the lives of millions of home-based workers in the apparel and home design industries by bringing their profession into the formal economy.