{"id":35448,"date":"2012-02-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/5-successful-examples-of-social-entrepreneurship\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T04:51:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:51:03","slug":"5-successful-examples-of-social-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/5-successful-examples-of-social-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"5 examples of successful social enterprises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous post, we discussed <a href=\"\/blog\/2012\/01\/social-entrepreneurship-why-you-should-make-it-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social entrepreneurship and its merits<\/a>. Today, we\u2019re going to look at social entrepreneurs and social enterprises that have been successful in creating social change through commercial initiatives. Through persistence and boundless dedication, these individuals and organizations have proven that there is profit in integrating social patronage with your business goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/how-it-works.html?bmid=BLOGLEADS&amp;CID=SOCIAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RingCentral<\/a> hopes that these examples serve to inspire entrepreneurs \u2013 new and veteran, young and old \u2013 to pursue big ideas that can make the world better.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta rc-bottom-cta__landscape\" style=\"background-color:#FF8800;flex-direction: row-reverse;\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Blog-hero-4.png\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"Read our new ...\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__text\" style=\"color:ffffff;\">\n<h3\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"rc-bottom-cta__title headline-copy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Read our new report, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How AI is Changing Employee &amp; Customer Experiences,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how top-performing companies are deploying AI to benefit their customers and employees<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-bottom-cta__btn-wrapper\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg rc-bottom-cta__link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Read now\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/report\/ai-changing-employee-customer-metrigy-report.html\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Read now\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-element=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-additional-info=\"bottom cta banner\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-auto-dl=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseover=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='';this.style.borderColor='';this.style.color='';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>Read now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\">5 examples of successful social enterprises<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">1. SEKEM<\/h3>\n<p>With a name that essentially means \u201cvitality from the sun,\u201d this Egyptian company has certainly lived up to its promise by continuously encouraging social, personal and environmental development. Since SEKEM was founded in 1977 by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ibrahim_Abouleish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish<\/a>, a pharmacologist, it has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Produced medicinal, herbal, gastronomical and aesthetically focused products that serve the needs of its customers<\/li>\n<li>Improved the environment through biodynamic farms<\/li>\n<li>Built an educational establishment for children to emphasize creativity and analytical thought<\/li>\n<li>Instituted a healthcare center devoted to holistic medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe\" id=\"new-rc-subscribe\"  style=\"background-image:url('\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ringcentral\/assets\/images\/temp\/subscribe.png')\">\n\t\t<button class=\"close js-popup-close\"><svg class=\"icon_close_mobile\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_close_mobile\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_text\">\n<h3 class=\"rc-subscribe__title h2\">Stay informed with RingCentral<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__subtitle\">Subscribe to our emails for the latest blogs, events, and exclusive content on AI-powered communication solutions. 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Amul<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 1946, Amul was established initially as a reaction to unfair milk trade practices in India, inspiring local and marginalized farmers to form cooperatives independent from trade cartels. With the notable help of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tribhuvandas_Patel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tribhuvandas Patel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Verghese_Kurien\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Verghese Kurien<\/a>, the <em>Amul\u00a0<\/em>cooperative model became so successful that it was eventually replicated all over India in 1965. Amul has since:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Produced excellent value for money food products for customers<\/li>\n<li>Created a lucrative source of income for local dairy farmers in India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">3. Fifteen<\/h3>\n<p>Founded by English celebrity chef <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jamie_Oliver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Oliver<\/a> in 2002, <em>Fifteen<\/em> started out as an ambitious effort to offer disadvantaged youths (aged 18-24) a means of creating better futures for themselves through the art of good food. The restaurant initiative was named for the 15 young people who originally entered apprenticeships under this program. Since the first establishment opened, <em>Fifteen\u00a0<\/em>has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Delivered delicious Italian food to patrons and opened two other restaurants in Amsterdam and Cornwall<\/li>\n<li>Trained 220 young locals in the art of cooking and hospitality and inspired many of its graduates to pursue successful careers in the restaurant business<\/li>\n<li>Reinforced the value of local produce and cooking techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">4. Ladakhi Women&#8217;s Travel Company<\/h3>\n<p>Named for Ladakh, one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in northern India, the <em>Ladakhi Women\u2019s Travel Company<\/em> is a travel agency made up of female trekkers and travel guides. It was founded by accomplished Ladakhi trekking guide <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thinlas_Chorol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thinlas Chorol<\/a> in 2009, defying trekking industry conventions that heavily favor Ladakhi males. Over the last few years, the <em>Ladakhi Women\u2019s Travel Company\u00a0<\/em>has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Organized educational and ecologically friendly tours, treks and homestays for travelers and tourists<\/li>\n<li>Inspired Ladakhi women to prove that they are equally talented in serving as tour guides in their hometown<\/li>\n<li>Encouraged local economic growth by allowing women to find work within Ladakh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">5. Jaipur Rugs<\/h3>\n<p>Starting out in Jaipur, India and currently operating from Atlanta, Georgia, <em>Jaipur Rugs<\/em> is a primarily focused on producing high-quality and socially responsible floor coverings. Founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nand_Kishore_Chaudhary\">NK Chaudhary<\/a> in 1978, this company elevated the art of knotted carpet weaving by nurturing it at the grassroots level and empowering local artisans by directly connecting them to the global market. Thus far, <em>Jaipur Rugs <\/em>has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Produced breathtaking, well-crafted handmade rugs for discerning customers<\/li>\n<li>Continued to connect gifted rug makers to consumers<\/li>\n<li>Sponsored health, literacy, vocational, legal, financial and entrepreneurial initiatives to inspire progress in communities where their artisans work and live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\">Starting a successful social enterprise: Where to begin<\/h2>\n<p>Social entrepreneurship can only make a lasting impact if it&#8217;s started with the best of intentions. If this feels like the right path for you, be sure to consult your heart as much as your spreadsheets and business projections.<\/p>\n<p>To learn how to get your own social enterprise up and running, <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/social-entrepreneurship-essentials-having-a-socially-responsible-business\/\"><strong>read our blog on social entrepreneurship essentials<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous post, we discussed social entrepreneurship and its merits. Today, we\u2019re going to look at social entrepreneurs and social enterprises that have been successful in creating social change through commercial initiatives. 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