CSUF Social Entrepreneurship Course – Full Playlist Description - CSUF Social Entrepreneurship Course: Module 1 – Introduction to Social Enterprise

Conrey Center Social Entrepreneurship Playlist (seven modules): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIRXQq2vU8W36zOdzczacZTU8EmJmnbUz&si=JCCNAv9GnA-tVKFR Worksheets for This Course: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fZmuuv4fQI5sbBEJI_Ld2So5sA4y16tv?usp=sharing Module 1 Slide Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12jkPtYbOF2UMjbTRErpWa4tJ-w2y61C6-dDg5IAJLww/edit?usp=sharing If you would like to connect with the Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship to learn about programs, events, or how to become part of our startup community, contact us at: [email protected] Welcome to Module 1 of the CSUF Social Entrepreneurship Course, offered free of charge by the Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, Fullerton. This module introduces the foundations of social enterprise and explores how mission-driven entrepreneurs use business tools to solve social, environmental, and economic problems. Module 1 covers the core concepts of social entrepreneurship, the journey of a social entrepreneur, characteristics of successful founders, understanding your personal mission and strengths, overcoming barriers such as fear and imposter syndrome, and why now is an ideal time to launch a social enterprise. What You’ll Learn in Module 1 This module introduces the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship, including: • What a social enterprise is and how it differs from traditional businesses • The Triple Bottom Line • The real journey of a social entrepreneur • Profit and purpose as mutually reinforcing goals • Personal mission, values, and defining your “Why” • Key entrepreneurial traits such as grit, execution, adaptability, and customer focus • Overcoming fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome • Identifying your strengths, resources, and support systems • Examples of successful social enterprises from around the world • Why the global moment for social entrepreneurship is stronger than ever This module also features insights from the presenter, Victor Macias (Shark Tank alum, consultant, CSUF Startup Incubator mentor), and his own journey into social enterprise. About This Course This course was previously hosted on a different platform, which the Center no longer supports. Because of that, the full course is now available for free on YouTube. You may hear references in the videos to earning a certificate of completion. Certificates are no longer issued, as the Center does not have a way to verify course completion.