Entrepreneurs
Earned Income Non-profit
Earned-income non-profits are, in many ways, the epitome of what most people think about when they consider 'social entrepreneurs.' These organizations focus on solving deep social and environmental problems, often in the realm of international development, while also working in under-served domestic communities.
Earned-income non-profits have an important place in the ecosystem of sustainable ventures but they are often marginalized due to their non-profit status and general tendency toward financial unsustainability.
W1SDØM provides these organizations with access to highly valuable social, intellectual and human capital. We simultaneously increase the likelihood of success for the venture while making it more attractive to potential 'investors'.
Sustainable Business
Sustainable ventures are directly seeking to facilitate social or environmental change. Equally important are the inputs -- companies that are measuring and managing the "triple bottom line;" natural, human and financial capital.
In the recent past we have seen a dramatic surge in the number of new ‘Social Enterprises’ being launched. One of the greatest challenges faced by such mission-driven organizations has been achieving financial sustainability.
W1SDØM connects sustainable businesses with the social, intellectual and financial capital they need. By facilitating these capital flows,our network of advisors and investors help make ventures financially successful in addition to achieving mission.
Green Business
Green businesses have a product or service that serves their community in a positive manner, in sectors like health care, clean- and green-tech, natural foods and LOHAS consumer products. These businesses, however, are subject to the demands of their investors and advisors who require that they operate largely according to single bottom line principles.
Yet Green businesses often find it difficult to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs, advisors and investors who are operating in a sustainable framework.
W1SDØM provides access to a strong social network of green and sustainable businesses, as well as the advice, funds, and best practices required to often turn a profit-driven company into a triple bottom line one.
