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Learn about sustainable business models in social entrepreneurship through this 15-minute interview with entrepreneur Trishan Panch. Discover how financial viability serves as the foundation for lasting social impact as Panch shares his entrepreneurial journey from linear healthcare services to open-source technology and ultimately to his successful for-profit venture, Wellframe. Explore the critical balance between social good and business sustainability, understanding why scalable impact often requires finding "a theory of change that someone's willing to pay for." Examine the differences between linear and scalable models in social entrepreneurship while analyzing the challenges and opportunities inherent in for-profit versus non-profit approaches to social innovation. Understand how viable business models attract top talent and learn about the "bias towards action" as a fundamental entrepreneurial mindset essential for creating meaningful change in the world.
