Octane: June 2008 | Entrepreneurs' Organization - Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine

Octane: June 2008

Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine

Octane: June 2008

In this issue:

The Socially Responsible Entrepreneur

In This Issue:

Taking Charity to New Heights - Part 2
Kevin Burkart

Added On: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:46:09 GMT

On 6 June, EO member Kevin Burkart rasided $45K+ for charity by making 100 perfect sky-diving jumps. He tells us how it went!

Embracing Change to Implement Change
Pedro Medina

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:48:37 GMT

I led students in a project to research the comparative advantages of Colombia. The experience taught me that one entrepreneur can make a difference.

The Not-for-Much-Profit Company
David Deal

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:44:17 GMT

For our project to be sustainable long term, I had to find a more workable balance. I had to learn that we’d earn less money for the sake of philanthropy.

Creating Social Responsibility in the Workplace
Dan Rozycki

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:30:21 GMT

Giving back to your community is a popular part of running a business. But I’ve learned you can’t be a copycat. Here is how I implemented social responsibility in my workplace.

Going Green in Costa Rica
Al Benner

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:48:56 GMT

I decided I had had enough of the city life and turned my attention to someplace simpler. I returned to Costa Rica and began laying the foundation of a sustainable Costa Rican community.

The Power of Principles
Mark S. Laska

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:45:34 GMT

In the beginning, I chose to establish a decision-making process that was beholden to the company’s principles. One of the biggest hurdles I faced was during the startup period in 2001.

Playtime for Parents
Arjun Kalyanpur

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:40:53 GMT

My wife and I felt a keen desire to give back to our community in Bangalore. We decided to create a trust fund for the construction of playgrounds.

War and Memories
Tom Beaty

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:47:01 GMT

I was shocked to discover that few combat veterans had ever recorded their amazing tales. It was clear that these details would be lost to history … that inspired me to create a non-profit that changed my life.

Doubt It, Dig In and Dream
Greg Garrett

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:47:47 GMT

For many years, I have felt an internal need to help orphans and abandoned children around the world. I told my wife that I had a ‘hot lead’ on an orphanage in El Salvador. Here are three things I learned during this unexpected journey.

Taking Charity to New Heights
Kevin Burkart

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:42:23 GMT

As an entrepreneur, I know that the smallest idea can be monumental. I decided to launch my own campaign that will put the spotlight on Parkinson’s disease. This is where the rubber hits the road.

Leading, Learning by Example
Bernard Oh

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:38:07 GMT

When the opportunity to assist in the rebuilding of a community centre came up, I couldn’t help but volunteer. I’ve learned that charity is something that doesn’t need to be disseminated from top to bottom.

Building Lives Behind Bars
Gene McCubbin

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:07:53 GMT

I responded to a direct mail piece asking if I was willing to teach entrepreneurialism to soon-to-be graduates of our state penal system. We give them a chance to believe in themselves.

Experiencing the World Through the Eyes of a Local
David Cunningham

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:48:09 GMT

I had a dream to make a difference in people’s lives, but I didn’t have the knowledge to back it up. Luckily, I stuck with it, employed the right people and followed through on my goals.

Making the Right Call
Andy Bailey

Added On: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:39:10 GMT

We wanted to do something that would make an impact on the environment and also help a charity at the same time. It made sense for us to launch a cell phone recycling program.