Author Archives: Benny Callaghan

2011 closes, and 2012 begins – SSE turns 3 years old!

Posted on December 8, 2011

Well, what a year. As 2011 draws to a close I thought I would reflect on what we achieved over the past 12 months – incredible really! Thank you to all of you for making this happen. We are a … Continue reading →

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The origins of entrepreneurship

Posted on September 8, 2011

People have been asking me for some time to share some insight into the origins of the term ‘entrepreneur’. So I approach this blog with some trepidation as I am not a linguist, even less an expert and will therefore … Continue reading →

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#socent AND #socialmedia: explicit intention and one tweet

Posted on September 6, 2011

Social enterprise is not (just) social media. There was an article in today’s Australian which again conflated social enterprise with social media. I frequently run into these conversations at parties or on an aeroplane and start talking about social entrepreneurship … Continue reading →

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8 (non-War) Metaphors for building a better future

Posted on June 9, 2011

Everywhere I turn, the world seems to be at war with something. This dominant 20thCentury (and über-masculine) paradigm has crept into every corner of our world, and is shaping how we are approaching almost everything. We saw the War on … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Media | 6 Comments

Innovations in end of life care

Posted on May 25, 2011

This last week I have been struck by a few stories of ageing, death and dying. I have seen a few entrepreneurs come through the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) program in Sydney and the UK over the past couple … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Program, Environment, Health, Social Enterprise, SSE Fellows | 1 Comment