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Promoters of Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) often prioritize principles such as collaboration, mutual aid, and community empowerment over traditional capitalist notions of private property and profit maximization. While their intentions may be rooted in fostering collective well-being and addressing social and economic inequalities, there can sometimes be a misconception that these principles justify disregarding or undervaluing the intellectual property (IP) rights of social entrepreneurs. Here are a few reasons why this misconception might arise: Emphasis on Common Good: SSE emphasizes the collective ownership and management of resources for the common good rather than individual profit. In this context, there may be a tendency to prioritize communal needs over individual rights, including intellectual property rights. Desire for Open Access: Some proponents of SSE advocate for open access to knowledge, information, and resources as a means of fostering collaboration and innovation within communities. While open access can promote inclusivity and democratize access to essential resources, it can also inadvertently lead to the devaluation of intellectual property rights. Lack of Understanding: There may be a lack of understanding or awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights within SSE communities. Intellectual property laws and regulations can be complex and vary across different jurisdictions, leading to confusion or misunderstanding about their significance. Power Dynamics: Social entrepreneurs, particularly those from marginalized or underrepresented communities, may face power imbalances when asserting their intellectual property rights. Promoters of SSE may inadvertently overlook or dismiss these rights due to unequal power dynamics or a lack of recognition of the social entrepreneur's agency and autonomy. It's essential to recognize that while SSE promotes collaboration and community solidarity, it should not come at the expense of respecting the rights and contributions of individual social entrepreneurs. Intellectual property rights play a crucial role in incentivizing innovation, protecting creative expression, and enabling social entrepreneurs to sustain their initiatives and make a meaningful impact. Promoters of SSE should strive to strike a balance between collective ownership and individual rights, ensuring that social entrepreneurs are empowered to protect and leverage their intellectual property in ways that advance their social mission and contribute to the broader goals of solidarity economy. Education, dialogue, and ethical guidelines within SSE communities can help foster a deeper understanding of the importance of intellectual property rights while upholding principles of social solidarity and mutual aid.

“Companies only care about making money. They don’t need to do the right thing.” When it comes to inclusion, I’ve heard this line many times working in tech and with clients. Sometimes, I’M the one saying it. “We need to fulfill the business goals first.” If you’re like me, you’re tired of hearing this. But unfortunately, it’s true. A company isn’t a charity—its primary goal is to make a profit and satisfy investors. Every CEO wants the company to spit out cash like a broken slot machine. While it’s not pleasant to hear, accepting this reality allows us to be creative and work within these constraints. Studies have shown that limited options can lead to more varied solutions. ?? Here are 5 quick tips to get buy-in for inclusion that worked for me at Bitmoji/Snapchat and as a consultant: 1. Start small! Influence people around you Think of it as 6 degrees of influence. You can influence at least six people around you to support inclusion, and they can then influence six others. 2. Find allies and take a united approach You might be surprised who’s willing to join forces. Be bold, schedule that meeting with the director, and go for it. Worst case scenario, you come across as eager. Be consistent in your messaging. Pick one thing to tackle at a time. 3. Align the business goal with inclusion goals Find common ground. Think from their perspective and align your goals so they become a valuable addition. 4. METRICS, METRICS, METRICS Focus on the biggest impact in numbers* first. Demonstrate success by showing measurable changes and how they directly contribute to the business. *Even though it’s a sad reality that it will almost always be more profitable to focus resources on the majority and moving the needle, inclusion goals are often hard to measure because the real value isn’t something measurable: making the world a better place. As a wise person once said, “Not everything that is good can, or even should be, profitable.” 5. Inclusion isn’t a competitive edge, but you might have to sell it as one In my experience, stakeholders love hearing “if we do this, it’ll put us ahead of competitors.” Even though inclusion is the right thing to do, framing it as a competitive edge makes the idea more digestible to those who aren’t as passionate about it. I go into more detail with real-life examples in the article here: https://lnkd.in/gmeshQbk Have another tip to get buy-in for inclusion? ?? Repost to your network to start hitting your 6 degrees of influence :)

TruFund Financial Services is proud to announce our continued partnership with the International Economic Development Council Equity Communities Cohort. This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable communities. CDFIs play a pivotal role in ensuring equity is at the heart of community development. By collaborating with other forward-thinking organizations, we aim to influence and implement policies that ensure all communities, particularly the underserved, have access to the necessary resources for growth and development. TruFund's participation; lead by Dr. Kim Carter Evans | SVP Operations, focuses on internal instrospection promoting inclusive and equitable internal policies. Through this effort, we are not only advocating for external community development but also engaging in deep internal introspection to ensure our own practices reflect our core values of equity and inclusivity. "Dr. Kim Carter Evans, Psy.D., PhD, MBA, LPCT,?Kwame Botchway, and?Lynne Stein Benzion, CEcD were clear that in order to address the existing racial disparities in areas like business formation and growth, and to achieve more equitable economic opportunities in their communities, they must start within their own organizations. Assessing what backgrounds and perspectives are represented across the staff, investing in training around DEI, and surveying employees to understand their experiences is only a starting point. Organizations must go deeper and look at how equity and inclusion shows up in their decision-making processes and the allocation of resources." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/edqEgXmE

TruFund Financial Services is proud to announce our continued partnership with the International Economic Development Council Equity Communities Cohort. This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable communities. CDFIs play a pivotal role in ensuring equity is at the heart of community development. By collaborating with other forward-thinking organizations, we aim to influence and implement policies that ensure all communities, particularly the underserved, have access to the necessary resources for growth and development. TruFund's participation; lead by Dr. Kim Carter Evans | SVP Operations, focuses on internal instrospection promoting inclusive and equitable internal policies. Through this effort, we are not only advocating for external community development but also engaging in deep internal introspection to ensure our own practices reflect our core values of equity and inclusivity. "Dr. Kim Carter Evans, Psy.D., PhD, MBA, LPCT,?Kwame Botchway, and?Lynne Stein Benzion, CEcD were clear that in order to address the existing racial disparities in areas like business formation and growth, and to achieve more equitable economic opportunities in their communities, they must start within their own organizations. Assessing what backgrounds and perspectives are represented across the staff, investing in training around DEI, and surveying employees to understand their experiences is only a starting point. Organizations must go deeper and look at how equity and inclusion shows up in their decision-making processes and the allocation of resources." READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eZVCXg4n

At Dream Bigger Digital, we have a strong commitment to empowering businesses to achieve their full potential. This mission aligns perfectly with the themes highlighted in a recent Forbes article by Jia Wertz, which emphasizes the importance of supporting female-led businesses. In the article, Wertz delves into the significant impact of investing in women-owned businesses and the positive ripple effect this creates throughout the economy. It underscores the necessity of championing diversity and inclusion within the business world. For those seeking a partner passionate about their success and dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, this is the?perfect opportunity to connect. ? Read more about the mission to support female-led businesses in the full Forbes article (Linked below) and then contact us to learn how Dream Bigger Digital can help your business soar. https://lnkd.in/gB982aFX #WomenInBusiness #Empowerment #Diversity #Inclusion

????♀? Your Power Network | For Female Leaders | 20 & 22 February | Manchester & Birmingham |?Aspire for Equality?&?Innovate UK KTN?????♀? In the spirit of transparency, I've taken this content from Mel Selvon Ellyards excellent post to share again and support the amplification and promotion of these two events. PLEASE also share to get this event to more female founders across #yorkshire Women are setting up and scaling businesses like never before and oversee a growing proportion of businesses in the UK with a fifth of all businesses led by all-female teams. From education to health care to agriculture to retail and renewable energy and much more, women entrepreneurs are implementing new ideas and creating value for customers, stakeholders and the world at large! A power network can save us time, gain us access to?#innovators,?#funders,?#mentors?and much more. This event is for: ?? Female founders of businesses, charities or social enterprises who want to make a bigger difference. ?? Women working in?#investment, professional services and?#coaching?who are interested in coming along to support/mentor or encourage women owned enterprises. ?? Male allies that want to be part of a movement empowering women and who also want to make a difference and expand their own networks. Places are limited, register now to secure your spot on Your Power Network ?? 20/02/2024 ?? 10am - 4pm ??11 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HU ?? Register ? ?https://lnkd.in/ebc3BwTH ?? 22/02/2024 ?? 10am - 4pm ?? 191 Fazeley St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SE ?? Register ??https://lnkd.in/eFB3ZjMy ?? Share in your networks ?????? #Angel?#VC?#ProfessionalServices?#FemaleFounders?#FemaleLeaders?#equality?#equity?#inclusion?#innovation?#MaleAllies?#ScaleIp?#FutureEconomy?#NetZero?#HealthyLiving?#Agriculture?#Digital?#EDI?#tech?#DeepTech?#WomenInnovate

The dust has settled since the incredible ClimbUK in Leeds and I will share just a snapshot of the brilliant lessons learned and advice shared at the UK's biggest celebration of investors, innovation and industry. There was a huge focus on building ecosystems which support entrepreneurship, with collaboration at their core. And how accessible and clearly signposted support must be for business owners, making it easy to access market, funding and talent (as opposed to sharing a list of topics or content and asking them to find the right place to start). On funding, the important point of female entrepreneurs accessing funding was discussed, with these businesses getting just 2p of every ￡1 of VC investment - which absolutely doesn't marry with the number of female-led businesses in the UK, a point well made by Clare Hayward - as well as the return female-led businesses are shown to deliver on investment, markedly higher than the average on male-led businesses. It will be interesting to see the effect of the Invest in Women Taskforce here as Kerry Sharp pointed out there is far more attention in this area now, with more people wanting to make a difference and level the playing field. I really loved a point made by Ammar Mirza CBE, one which I personally believe to be true - that if you can't see it, you can't be it. Inclusion should happen by default, not by design - it should naturally be part of the ecosystem. It's calculated to take 189 years before we achieve gender parity, according to the UN, and that is despite all the activity going on now. This really must remain in the forefront of our mind as we build ecosystems and find ways to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the UK. And on finding the right investment, again there was advice on focus on quality over quantity - do not adopt a 'spray and pray' approach to funding, whichever avenue you go down. Take control of your investment journey, be prepared, and be aware of the commitment of time and energy you will need to give to the fundraising process - as doing this alongside running your business is not easy! This point was made by Clare Hayward though it's one I've heard numerous times in the past few weeks, as both government and private investors seek to understand exactly what they're investing in, how that money will be used and what the return will be either to them or the taxpayer. Finally, Cate Poulson shared invaluable advice on seeking out CFOs who have been through the funding journey, as they will be impartial, will have experienced raising via the different routes, and can give you advice based on your individual circumstances. Of course, should anyone reading this be looking for a CFO I would be more than happy to connect you with one. The above is a tiny part of a wild 48-hour event. Rumour also has it (via Gordon Bateman, so a pretty reliable source!) that there may be an afterparty next year - as if you need any more reason to attend! ?? #climbuk

#DEI is a pillar of #CSR but still a critical piece of a company's #socialimpact strategy. It stands to reason that if it can fall then so can all of the other tenets. This should be a wake up call for social impact practitioners. https://lnkd.in/dAAW3TPe

This isn't an easy read, as covered by Women's Agenda, many of you would have heard that Female Founders grants have been culled. It's a call to action for all of us in leadership roles within our tech workforce and beyond. As we digest this news, it becomes clear that our mission at TechDiversity is more crucial than ever. We need to double down on our efforts to not only fill the gaps left by such cuts but to also reinforce the work that enables women and underrepresented groups to thrive in our workforce. Together ensure that every potential barrier to equality is addressed and that support structures are not just available, but are robust and impactful. At TechDiversity, we believe in the power of data to get us there. For example, our approach with the Tech Reflects study harnesses systematic data collection and analysis to ensure that this helps guide DEI initiatives to thrive and adapt, ensuring they continuously serve their purpose and truly benefit those they aim to support. Please reach out Luli Adeyemo or Jen Murray to find out more. #techreflects #dei #techdiversity

In the modern era, where business and social impact are often seen as opposing forces, there is an ever growing group of professionals who exist within the synergies of these two domains. For those of us working in economic development, we see a unique opportunity to blend the goals of financial growth and social progress. We understand that economic development is not solely about creating wealth but about fostering sustainable and inclusive growth that uplifts communities, supports local economies, and addresses social disparities. https://lnkd.in/e24nymYv