Why Do We Need Impact Investing Now More Than Ever?


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Social entrepreneurs are guided by the same principles start-up founders are concerned with and focus on generating social change or impact.

Social impact can bring significant and positive changes to address a social issue or challenge.

Impact measurement is critical in ensuring social entrepreneurship and impact investing delivers.

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