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One reason I love getting to know social impact entrepreneurs is that they are among the most sincerely passionate folks you'll ever meet.  They're not just enthusiastic and driven. Social impact entrepreneurs care deeply and passionately, about their projects in a very personal way.  And their missions are often so profound and inspiring that I get goose bumps just hearing them talk about it.  Occasionally, I even get a little choked up as I imagine what they want to accomplish and the impact they would have if they were to succeed. I was moved in just this way recently when I met a wickedly smart and infectiously passionate entrepreneur whose simple vision could have profound, life changing impacts for children all over the world.  (Wow… I just got a lump in my throat just thinking about what she wants to accomplish.) Moreover, her idea is not only brilliant and potentially highly impactful - it's also a very simple idea and straightforward to execute on.  That's part of what makes it so brilliant. (Out of respect for confidentiality, I am not disclosing the particular entrepreneur or her mission.  However, she did review this piece prior to posting.) But once I felt that I understood her project (and cleared my throat) I found myself doing what I always seem to do - rooting around for the biggest, hardest problems that will challenge the success of the business. In my view, she had some potentially fatal issues.

"Many social entrepreneurs are seeking more individualized support in the form of shared working spaces, incubators and/or accelerators that provide a mix of networking opportunities, events, funding, and mentorship in exchange for a monthly membership fee or equity stake in their company."