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Toward a typology of social entrepreneurs: the interplay between passionate activism and entrepreneurial expertise

Journal of small business and enterprise development, 2020-08, Vol.27 (4), p.509-530 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Publishing Limited ;Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 ;ISSN: 1462-6004 ;EISSN: 1758-7840 ;DOI: 10.1108/JSBED-08-2019-0279

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  • Title:
    Toward a typology of social entrepreneurs: the interplay between passionate activism and entrepreneurial expertise
  • Author: Abebe, Michael A ; Kimakwa, Sarah ; Redd, Tammi
  • Subjects: Activism ; Compassion ; Entrepreneurs ; Environmental impact ; Legitimacy ; Scholars ; Social entrepreneurship ; Stakeholders ; Value creation
  • Is Part Of: Journal of small business and enterprise development, 2020-08, Vol.27 (4), p.509-530
  • Description: PurposeThis paper contributes to research in social entrepreneurship by introducing a typology that describes four distinct types of social entrepreneurs based on the nature of their lives and career experiences and the scope of their social engagement.Design/methodology/approachIn order to build a typology of social entrepreneurs, inductive profile analysis and archival research design approaches were used. A large variety of social entrepreneur profiles that are available in prominent social entrepreneurship organizations such as Ashoka Foundation, Echoing Green, Schwab Foundation and Skoll Foundation were examined.FindingsUsing four types of social entrepreneurs from the typology, the authors developed a number of predictions as to how social entrepreneurs with an activist background may benefit more in the short term but possibly struggle in the long term given their attachment to their venture's “original” cause and lack of corporate/business experience.Originality/valueBy developing a typology of social entrepreneurs and discussing the implications of this typology for post-launch social venture performance, the paper advances the current understanding of social entrepreneurs and the performance of their ventures. Additionally, by focusing on social entrepreneurs as agents of social change, this paper sheds some light on who these entrepreneurs are, what kind of life and career experiences they had and what motivates them to engage in social entrepreneurship.
  • Publisher: Bradford: Emerald Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1462-6004
    EISSN: 1758-7840
    DOI: 10.1108/JSBED-08-2019-0279
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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