How Social Entrepreneurs Can Sell a Product While Promoting a Cause

Entrepreneur.com gathered eight mission-driven social entrepreneurs to share their stories and expertise on striking a balance between selling a product and promoting a cause.

The eight social enterprise founders are featured on Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women list.

The eight social entrepreneurs include:


  1. Komal Ahmad; Founder and CEO, Copia
  2. Jacq Tatelman; Cofounder and creative director, State Bags
  3. Sarah Ahmed; Founder and CEO, Warp + Weft
  4. Holly Thaggard; Founder, Supergoop!
  5. Nikki Pechet; Cofounder and CEO, Homebound
  6. Anna-Mieke Anderson; Founder and CEO, MiaDonna
  7. Whitney Wolfe Her; Founder and CEO, Bumble
  8. Manon DeFelice; Founder and CEO, Inkwell


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