How to create a successful social enterprise | Marquis Cabrera | TEDxTeachersCollege

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. How can we solve the world's problems? We can start with social enterprises...and maybe earn some money, too. Marquis Cabrera shares what the most successful social enterprises have in common.

Marquis Cabrera is the founder and chairman of Foster Skills, an award winning social enterprise dedicated to empowering foster children to become successful, productive citizens. The success of Foster Skills and the numerous awards Cabrera has since won--including the Boston Globe's Massachusetts Innovator of the Year, and Microsoft's YouthSpark Change-Maker award--has led Cabrera to become a highly sought consultant for those wishing to found successful social enterprises.

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[NicolaGrace]

The power of a tragic life story that turns into doing good in the world is very common theme in those starting social enterprises. The key to success lies in the alignment with purpose, the monetization model and capturing the hearts of the target audience.

[turkakaturkiano]

Loving the concept of Social Enterprise (SE) and I will use his BIB methodology to share it in my toastmaster club tomorrow inshallah :D but if i had to share an insight i learnt from Marquis Cabrera is this " Life is too short to bulid things that don't matter" 
1) Find a problem to solve ( Just ask What & Why) to bulid your Business Model
2) Create an impact ( just ask what value are you creting and how much ? 
3) Build your brand with supportive Network and superstars to make it happen


There is 860, 000 Seconds in a day. What are you going to do about it ?
You better get yours because I am going to get mine

[ndeporzio]

Marquis is a tactful and skilled advisor to all types of businesses - BIB isn't his only acronym! Awesome talk Marquis! 

[sergiocantuaria]

I must admit, your words truly touched my heart and left me feeling inspired. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us.

[dspirit]

Wow...thank you for that inspirational talk!! Life is too short to build things that don't matter!!

[mrintop]

Thank you for sharing your personal ideas. This gave me motivation to push my social enterprise forward.

[mansoryO]

this talk deserves a better title for more view like "my 2 dead moms and 2 dead dads made me change the lives of millions"or ... "how dead parents helped me succeed in life"" great talk btw this man deserves a medal

[obssieaschale]

Indeed too short to waste the valuable time to build things that don't matter!!!!❤❤❤

[buetche]

Both of the two examples Mohammad Yunus and Salman khan are Bangladeshi.. Proud to be Bangladeshi !

[cubanita]

thank you for this, i am interested in social entrepreneurship and i was looking around to learn more about it, and this talk has inspired me to look into working with foster kids as well.

[violakabigabwa]

What a wonderful story learnt so much today. So proud of you. Continue to rock.

[TheBrandCoach]

Anything that changes the world for good is good

[ANadirahKhan]

Thank you for sharing your personal story! Thank you for giving a frame of reference and a guide for creating a social enterprise. Now I just have to find your BIB method and follow it! :) Much continued success to you Marquis!

[SuperRajat]

How do I know if an social enterprise will be able to sustain itself for more than 10 years? What are the factors I should be looking at?

[williamtong]

He sounds just like Kenneth from 30 Rock!!!

[codeAlongwith]

Government are great at taking over from community charities already doing a great job at low cost.

[kierenlittle]

Who here is part of a social enterprise?

[bestymusic]

Hello and good morning I need one more director for my business and not sure why I can find one. Any help would be great. Thanks

[AloAloMarcianoblog]

So smart, so kind, so handsome <3 <3

[MonkeyKong]

There are only 86, 400 seconds in a day ...and 'BIB' is not a methodology from what was described here

having confidence, being likeable, and trying to do something meaningful goes a long way though