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BUILD Podcast: How Social Entrepreneurship Helps You Thrive in a Broken System

Learn from social entrepreneurship expert Teresa Chahine how purpose-driven businesses create impact and profit. Discover ethical growth strategies, measure social good, and build a successful venture without relying solely on venture capital.

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June 3, 2025
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BUILD Podcast: How Social Entrepreneurship Helps You Thrive in a Broken System

In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, I talk with Teresa Chahine, a leader in Social Entrepreneurship. We talk about how purpose-driven entrepreneurship is changing the world. Teresa shares her journey of blending real-world action with academic insight.

From starting the very first venture philanthropy group in Lebanon to assisting immigrant-owned services in New Haven, Teresa shows how to construct ethical and profitable businesses. She shares ideas on measuring social effect and discusses how to grow your venture without waiting for venture capital.

You'll discover excellent insights here if you're constructing a mission-driven business. Teresa discusses how to move your frame of mind and make your business flourish. She speaks about social development and why inclusive entrepreneurship is key to success.

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