The Fireside Chat: How to be a Social Entrepreneur

Social entrepreneurs create startups and businesses that develop, fund, and implement solutions to social, cultural, and environmental issues. 

The lines between capitalism and social responsibility are constantly being blurred as more companies are being created that use the principles of capitalism to deal with some of society's most pressing issues.

Are you interesting in creating a business that tackles social issues? Do you want to pursue positive social change? Register below to find out how you can be an effective and impactful social entrepreneur!

Meet Rhonnie Brewer!

Rhonnie Brewer has made that her life's work! Rhonnie is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Socially Twisted and Memphis Startup. She leads change through her work on community issues such as helping food deserts like Orange Mound add more low-cost grocery options to serve the citizens of that community; to working with the labor unions to host apprenticeship fairs to encourage those who choose not to go to college to "earn while they learn". Committed to creating positive social change, Rhonnie is skilled at understanding how to navigate the entrepreneurship ecosystem to make connections and implement solutions that benefit the community. Register now for this enlightening chat!

Connect.Engage.Be Inspired

Every Startup Grind Memphis event is designed for you to connect with new people, become engaged with with experts and become inspired by their stories.

Every month we invite you to better understand and to embrace Startup Grind’s Values:

Give First (before you ask)

Make Friends (not just contacts)

Help Others (before you help yourself)

Ways You Can Participate This Month:

Share Your Solutions- Every event starts out with networking and appetizers. Use this time to get the word out about your company's product or service. Our community enjoys hearing about your team's accomplishments, values or even your needs

Take Your Seat - We encourage you and your team to attend, connect and learn from the speaker as well as our local community who are in the room with you. Between impactful sessions, you have the chance to spark interesting conversations and make friends.

Support The Cause - Startup Grind Memphis' monthly events are an effective and valuable opportunity to share your brand and message with our local entrepreneurial community. Startup Grind’s events regularly attract many founders, professionals, and investors. Influence a captive audience in one of the city's most dynamic environments, filled with decision makers and leaders.

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