#SocEntChat June 09

kopigao:
Heading over to Twitterfall for #SocEntChat.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:59:09 +0000

socialentrprnr:
search #socentchat now for conversation about social entrepreneurship and the environment! @ashokatweets
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:06:25 +0000

ellaleah:
Just got a twitter account to participate in Ashoka's #socentchat on environmental entrepreneurship
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:06:54 +0000

zschwarz:
RT @AshokaTweets: Final reminder, #SocEntChat discussion on environmental entrepreneurship starts in 10 mins - 4pm US EDT. join us.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:07:55 +0000

socialedge:
@sproutecourse #SocEntChat occurs on Twitter. Follow here http://bit.ly/PF9UA and tag your comments #SocEntChat Starting Now!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:09:53 +0000

Soteni:
Am joining Ashoka's #socentchat event 4-6pm today to learn about innovative social entrepreneurs and their projects around the world.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:11:15 +0000

socialentrprnr:
It seems like Tom might have gotten stuck in the awesome TED@State event so why don't we start #SocEntChat with some intros!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:15:27 +0000

socialedge:
Ashoka #SocEntChat on Twitter 4-6pm EST today NOW on environmental entrepreneurship http://bit.ly/1426Uq
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:16:06 +0000

socialentrprnr:
I'm Nathaniel, #socent blogger on Change.org and was given the chance by @ashokatweets to co-host these very cool conversations! #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:17:21 +0000

mlefrandt:
Getting geared up for #SocEntChat this afternoon!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:17:36 +0000

socialentrprnr:
Anyone else having Twitter Search problems? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:17:54 +0000

mindofandre:
I'm Andre, public health innovation blogger at pulseandsignal.com and enjoying learning abt ppl/orgs making a difference in hlth #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:19:20 +0000

strelneck:
#SocEntChat comment: What do people think the role of entrepreneurs is in tackling environmental problems?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:19:37 +0000

chloevdc:
can we do what we did last time? introduce yourself to everyone? #socentchat I'm Chloe, work @ Ashoka on health, & <3 green business space
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:19:49 +0000

chloevdc:
@socialentrprnr yes, i'm experiencing problems with search #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:21:56 +0000

Soteni:
Am joining Ashoka's #socentchat event 4-6pm today to learn about innovative social entrepreneurs working on environmental issues.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:22:03 +0000

renjie:
#socentchat Hi! My name is Renjie, currently work at SiG at UW http://bit.ly/WpOTo @socialentrprnr Im havng Twitter Search problems as well
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:22:06 +0000

sproutecourse:
#SocEntChat I'm Emily, program manager for Sprout e-course, love helping young people make their ideas a reality!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:22:08 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Hi #SocEntChat - sorry I'm late! I was racing back from #TEDstate and hit terrible traffic. Let's get started. Who is here?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:22:15 +0000

zschwarz:
#SocEntChat I'm Zak, writer for @alldaybuffet and nonprofit development consultant amongst other hats
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:23:29 +0000

CharlieHarding:
Charlie worked on education, health, and business development projects in Ghana, Ecuador, DR, now in Chicago with Assetmap #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:23:40 +0000

AshokaTweets:
To anyone not participating in #SocEntChat my apologies for the upcoming volume of tweets. Go to http://bit.ly/YSVpr to follow the convo.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:25:52 +0000

strelneck:
#SocEntChat comment: David Strelneck here, of Ashoka environmental initiatives
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:26:01 +0000

neddotcom:
I'm Mark, co-founder ned.com, NedSpace, Better World Media Network & Liquid Change, co-organizer Maker Faire Africa in Ghana #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:26:02 +0000

wilkristin:
I work with @chloevdc, @strelneck, @ellaleah & @tomjd at Ashoka. I recommend using the home page over search.twitter.com for now #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:26:07 +0000

chloevdc:
@strelneck #socentchat entrepreneurs tend to be visionaries. we need visionaries to tackle these problems, and continue to push the envelope
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:26:21 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat rules: 1) Send Qs to me w/o hashtag 2) intro urself when u join 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool. Pls RT
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:27:51 +0000

mlefrandt:
#SocEntChat I'm a summer intern at Virgance (virgance.com) for 1 BOG (www.1bog.org) community solar buying group
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:27:51 +0000

nptca:
#socentchat Nick, here, from #FORGE. Late as usual.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:28:47 +0000

nickwyman:
Present for and will be observing #SocEntChat tweetup for the next couple hours via twitterfall.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:12 +0000

socialentrprnr:
rt @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat rules: 1) Send Qs to me w/o hashtag 2) intro urself when u join 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool. Pls RT
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:29 +0000

kdport14:
#socentchat Kate Davenport is with EcoVentures International and has worked on environmental entre in East Africa and the US
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:43 +0000

lend4health:
@engagejoe FYI #SocEntChat just started. It's about environmental entrepreneurship. You should be in discussion if not already.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:04 +0000

renjie:
rt @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat rules: 1) Send Qs to me w/o hashtag 2) intro urself when u join 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool. Pls RT
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:08 +0000

tomjd:
Look out for unusual volume of tweets next couple of hours, #SocEntChat is on. Join in! Hi all, I'm social media guy at @ashokatweets.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:24 +0000

socialentrprnr:
@mlefrandt awesome! Virgance is my most interesting organization out there right now :) #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:31 +0000

sproutecourse:
#SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:54 +0000

writerpollock:
@AshokaTweets #SocEntChat Tristan here from @SocialEarth (and Ashoka)
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:31:12 +0000

tomjd:
Wow search.twitter.com is showing me #socentchat results from hours ago, not new posts which I see in my stream. Awkward w chat on.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:31:31 +0000

EDF_InnovEx:
I'm Dave at EDF working on Business Innovation for the Environment #SocEntChat ^dw
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:07 +0000

tiagowright:
Tiago from Los Angeles joining #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:22 +0000

mindofandre:
@ecoblips right now social entrepreneurship chat on environment is going on for next few hours. Search for #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:41 +0000

writerpollock:
@SocialEarth @ecogeek @greennews @thegreeneconomy @GreenShield #SocEntChat on the environment is starting now! #green #environment
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:45 +0000

greenofficepro:
RT @EDF_InnovEx: I'm Dave at EDF working on Business Innovation for the Environment #SocEntChat ^dw
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:55 +0000

writerpollock:
@greenbubble #SocEntChat on the environment is starting now :)
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:33:31 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Esp exciting #SocEntChat this month as it's part of lead-in to series of unconferences, will help start the conversation http://bit.ly/mWjtH
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:34:29 +0000

chloevdc:
@tomjd @wilkristin suggests using twitter homepage for search for #socentchat. its working well
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:34:38 +0000

writerpollock:
@TreeHugger @1Thing4Green @bestgreenblogs #SocEntChat on the environment is starting now, come visit :) #green #environment
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:35:39 +0000

dwitzel:
On Ashoka's #SocEntChat twitter conference about environmental entrepreneurship, but twitter search is flakier-than-normal
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:35:56 +0000

sproutecourse:
uh oh, somehow go squeezed out. Let's try this again #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:36:07 +0000

renjie:
Twitter search doesn't seem to be working for #socentchat, try using twitterfall.com
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:37:44 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat If you're having trouble w Twitter Search try using the search feature on twitter homepage, it's working fine for me.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:37:49 +0000

writerpollock:
@AshokaTweets #SocEntChat If you're having trouble with Twitter Search try using the search feature on twitter homepage
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:38:36 +0000

neddotcom:
Also http://twitterfall.com/ is a nifty way to track a Twitter chat: #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:39:30 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Thanks to everyone who is joining in #SocEntChat today. Esp @kopigao if he managed to stay up to 4am in SE Asia!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:40:52 +0000

sproutecourse:
#SocEntChat hooray @kopigao. Now that's tenacity.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:41:28 +0000

kopigao:
#SocEntChat Hi all, greetings from Singapore 4.40am. I have my coffee with me. :)
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:42:36 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat http://twitterfall.com is very cool - seems to be working better?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:43:19 +0000

AshokaTweets:
If everyone has intro'd themselves let's get properly started. Topic today is Enviro Entrepreneurship and Innovation. #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:43:23 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat is structured around series of questions. U can send Q suggestions anytime by using socentchat w/o the hashtag.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:44:13 +0000

tomjd:
@kopigao Hooray, thanks for staying up! Nice cup of coffee in ur avatar, makes me feel more alert just looking at it. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:11 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat Q 1: What is the role of entrepreneurs in tackling environmental problems?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:46 +0000

socialedge:
Get green this summer with EDF/Ashoka series of environmental unconferences http://bit.ly/mWjtH #SocEntChat #SocEnt DC Boston Austin SValley
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:14 +0000

tiagowright:
#SocEntChat Q1: entrepreneurs will commercialize the inventions that will have the greatest impact in solving env problems
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:25 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat I think that entrepreneurs are at the forefront of combining economic incentives with environmental imperatives
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:44 +0000

nuance_intel:
hello #socentchat, introducing myself, and some recent thinking on money and currency: http://www/nuanceintelligence.com
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:49:01 +0000

tomjd:
@socialentrprnr Agreed. Ent's are great at taking solutions to scale. But I think only govt can create right environment 4 this. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:50:12 +0000

mindofandre:
Entrepreneurs are integral in redefining social norms that can help shape a new ideal for environmental development #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:51:12 +0000

chloevdc:
@tomjd #socentchat, entrepreneurs can show gov's the possibilities and help design conducive environment
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:51:36 +0000

tomjd:
Tweetdeck just caught up on 55 #socentchat messages all at once. I guess bc it uses twitter search api it's skewiff too.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:51:44 +0000

tomjd:
@mindofandre What do you mean by redefining social norms? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:52:26 +0000

neddotcom:
Sustainable socially innovative commercial answers to envoi problems scale up nicely (gov, npo, ngo...not so much) #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:52:31 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat i think this is one arena in which different roles are clear. Ent's like Virgance.com though are pushing things
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:52:39 +0000

mindofandre:
@tomjd is it because government are able to set regulations and laws to implement the new solutions? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:53:39 +0000

tomjd:
@chloevdc Totally agree. Govts have role in designing econ incentives, like carbon tax instead of payroll #socentchat.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:53:54 +0000

tomjd:
@chloevdc Totally agree. Govts have role in designing econ incentives, like carbon tax instead of payroll #socentchat.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:53:54 +0000

strelneck:
#SocEntChat: Ents surface innovations at level of implementation, not concept; grab and evolve best ideas; thus set trends others follow
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:54:22 +0000

wilkristin:
Like @chloevdc I think solutions will come from visionary people but they'll also be practical in the face of green dreams #socentchat Q1
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:55:24 +0000

zschwarz:
#SocEntChat SocEnts role is innovate & collaborate to bring new solutions to market & scale, also help in persuasion + message
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:55:53 +0000

chloevdc:
@strelneck #socentchat agreed, do you think people trust entrepreneurs more than govs in these matters? I do.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:56:01 +0000

socialedge:
Agreed: @socialentrprnr #socentchat http://twitterfall.com is very cool - seems to be working better?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:56:41 +0000

mindofandre:
@tomjd With creative ideas and solutions, its possible to change ppls thinking on e.g. recycling, energy usage, etc. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:56:54 +0000

zschwarz:
#SocEntChat gov't role is incentivize innovation and consumers but do not pick new solution winners and losers,
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:57:07 +0000

tomjd:
@mindofandre Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Currently coal subsidized and cost of carbon externalized. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:57:23 +0000

mindofandre:
@tomjd also more importantly improving the masses' knowledge base on things such as using energy saving light bulbs rather #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:58:47 +0000

tomjd:
RT @strelneck: #SocEntChat: Ents surface innovations at lvl of implementation, not concept; grab and evolve best ideas; thus set trends
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:58:58 +0000

CharlieHarding:
Trust & entrepreneurs a sticky issue. Word is embedded in a history of both innovation and exploitation. dom / int differences? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat distinguish 3 roles of government (1) setting context via regulation/taxes/laws; (2) enforcement; (3) delivering services
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:02:19 +0000

neddotcom:
Trust @CharlieHarding maybe entrepreneurially speaking a result of actions, measurement, collaboration, followthru, transparency #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:03:14 +0000

strelneck:
#SocEntChat the role of entrepreneurs with governments varies depending on which government role you're considering
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:03:18 +0000

AshokaTweets:
@strelneck Based on your contact w enviro Soc Ent's around the world do you think trust issue varies much? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:04:20 +0000

ellaleah:
Govt plays a powerful role in setting the incentive systems and enabling environments for for env entrepreneurs to flourish #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:05:03 +0000

tomjd:
@neddotcom Good point re transparency. Points 2 @strelneck 's role 2 for govt - enforce transparency standards. Market can also #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:05:54 +0000

ellaleah:
We need the right incentives/market env in place so ents can think long term #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:07:19 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat @ashokatweets many SocEnts align incentives so people act without trust being relevant, it is just transactions
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:07:35 +0000

CharlieHarding:
@strelneck, weber would not let security slip through the roles of gov't #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:08:02 +0000

tomjd:
#socentchat Paul Gilding wrote a letter called "Scream Crash Boom" in 05 which I think is still relevant to this. http://bit.ly/X2fOX
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:09:19 +0000

tomjd:
I think his fundamental point - that we will act late, but not too late, and when we must we will act quickly, is prob right. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:10:54 +0000

neddotcom:
WRT transparency one can CLAIM results or a trusted third party can SHOW results (ala Kiva) http://www.kiva.org/lender/neddotcom #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:11:15 +0000

tomjd:
And that to turn things around that quickly it will take everyone, and ent's will be at the forefront of that change. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:11:25 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat @charlieharding right on Weber/security; was thinking more of 3 govt roles that enviro entrepreneurs tend to interface with
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:11:29 +0000

tomjd:
Paul himself left Greenpeace to start a 4profit 4 enviro change co. It went bankrupt couple of years ago tho. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:13:02 +0000

CharlieHarding:
#socentchat @strelneck definitely, but env ent also should be thinking about security. env, energy and security are at a strong intersection
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:14:48 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat @neddotcom @charlieharding think you're right and followthru is key trust issue
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:15:30 +0000

chloevdc:
@TomRaftery @mrcleantech if you are interested in environmental entrepreneurship you should follow #socentchat right now.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:16:41 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Remember to send suggestions for #SocEntChat questions to me w/o the hashtag. New ppl pls feel free to join in and intro urself anytime.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:18:16 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat Questions 2, a follow-on: What incentives do environmental entrepreneurs need to succeed?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:22:48 +0000

ellaleah:
Incentives in which env ents can think long term for investment & large scale growth/change #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:25:27 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat re: incentives - real financial motivation + actually caring about the environment - gotta have both -they only work together
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:26:52 +0000

extraordinaries:
Enviro. entreps. need backing of govs to ensure stable and supported marketplace for their innovations. #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:27:10 +0000

chloevdc:
knowing that folks in gov understand and appreciate the actual science and technology driving entre initiatives is an incentive #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:27:57 +0000

cfrew:
Join Environment Themed #SocEntChat on Twitter Now!: The third monthly Social Entrepreneurs Chat is currently ha.. http://tinyurl.com/ppoh7a
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:28:25 +0000

Soteni:
entreps need support services to bring projects to fruition, like all the law services at Ashoka. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:28:49 +0000

tomjd:
@extraordinaries Hello! Thanks for jumping in, great to see you, good point. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:28:59 +0000

socialentrprnr:
@mlefrandt #socentchat virgance is all about aligning the financial and environmental incentives, yes? Could you speak to that?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:29:08 +0000

neddotcom:
Incentives: finanical uspide, trustworthy result/feedback mechanism #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:29:31 +0000

ellaleah:
Ents themselves create incentives for all parts of supply chain: Markets Initiative and paper industry http://tinyurl.com/plnd2o #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:32:46 +0000

AshokaTweets:
See http://bit.ly/O7rC0 RT @Soteni: entreps need support services 2 bring projects 2 fruition, like the law services at Ashoka. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:33:38 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat Question 3: What is the role of companies and is greenwashing a danger when we look to companies for environmental leadership?
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:37:09 +0000

ellaleah:
Ashok Khosla emphasizes technology, 'technicity' and accessibility as keys to sustainable development and largescale ent'ship #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:37:55 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Put differently: Is there a risk that the public gets sick of "green branding" before the real solutions are even available? #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:37:59 +0000

renjie:
@ideagiant We should talk some more, reading http://bit.ly/dtKf4 you should join #socentchat & ask ur q re: environ entrprnship and profit
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:38:16 +0000

tomjd:
RT @AshokaTweets: Is there a risk that the public gets sick of "green branding" before the real solutions are even available? #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:39:09 +0000

neddotcom:
If good enough (Terra Cycle) green companies quality and financials are competitive enough to outsell traditional companies #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:43:14 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat @Ashokatweets some green biz solutions rely on consumers. others cut costs/increase margin in other ways so branding not imprtnt
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:44:26 +0000

tomjd:
#SocEntChat I think at some level it might not matter what the public gets "sick" off, that's all marketing. Many innovations will compete.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:44:31 +0000

socialentrprnr:
#socentchat I think maybe, but also building the expectation that you're "supposed" to be green could be good
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:44:57 +0000

extraordinaries:
#SocEntChat -BRANDING- I think there's a bigger risk of corps falsely advert. green to promote brands. Now need wtchdgs to ensure honesty.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:45:19 +0000

tomjd:
I agree @neddotcom. But for many this might only b once we fix capitalism and ensure all externalities are priced-in. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:45:42 +0000

wilkristin:
#socentchat Diverse array of work being done in env calls for unique positioning. "Green biz" is like being told you're "nice" after date.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:46:20 +0000

changefeed:
->@socialentrprnr: Join Environment Themed #SocEntChat on Twitter Now! http://tinyurl.com/ppoh7a
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:46:26 +0000

ellaleah:
I wonder how much current current green adv's increase complacency or bring corp/public to change behavior #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:47:23 +0000

live1excellence:
#SocEntChat important to integrate evvironmental awareness in alll of our work, not just focus on effciency, scale, etc...
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:49:02 +0000

ellaleah:
@wilkristin - nice, but building coalitions among likeminded individuals, small businesses, corps is key after major innovations #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:49:05 +0000

ChristineLA:
great eg power of Internet RT @extraordinaries #SocEntChat risk of corps falsely advert green to promote brands. need wtchdgs2ensurehonesty.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:49:13 +0000

tomjd:
@ellaleah That's my concern also, that it's easy 4 ppl to believe we're doing much more, changing much more, than we are. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:49:18 +0000

tomjd:
@Nedra Strongly said, are you following #socentchat? Would love 2 hear your thoughts.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:50:30 +0000

neddotcom:
>all externalities priced-in< which is what I think TerraCycle has done turn waste into competitive products w/ "up-cycling" #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:50:35 +0000

tomjd:
@socialentrprnr That would b the ultimate social change; if we can move beyond just being consumers to being more aware of earth #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:51:39 +0000

ellaleah:
@tomjd Showing momentum is an incredibly powerful tool (was for me!) for action, how to do that without building complacency #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:51:44 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat need some env ents outside biz to create + and - incentives that motivate biz, e.g. watchdogs, endorsements, etc.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:52:06 +0000

tomjd:
RT @live1excellence: #SocEntChat important to integrate evvironmental awareness in all of our work, not just focus on effciency, scale, etc
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:52:28 +0000

renjie:
#socentchat in terms of keeping companies honest, there is BCorp http://bit.ly/h7Aas or a more local eg. http://bit.ly/q8R7b
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:52:42 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat then need others internal within biz to innovate new solutiosn that respond to those those external incentives
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:52:47 +0000

ellaleah:
Yes, and gathering these solutions and folks actually innovating/driving them within biz will accelerate spread #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:55:44 +0000

tomjd:
@neddotcom TerraCycle look awesome, thanks for alerting me to them http://www.terracycle.net/revolution.htm #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:56:08 +0000

tomjd:
@strelneck So the most important thing an enviro socent could do right now is develop incentives rather than direct solutions? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:57:13 +0000

Nedra:
@tomjd Danger of "sky is falling" green initiatives is consumer backlash/denial. Overload=>screen it all out. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:00:33 +0000

ellaleah:
@Nedra Agreed - which is why momentum is such a powerful concept/force to bring folks to action #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:01:51 +0000

Wikichoice:
@strelneck I like the two pronged approach. Outsiders and insiders working together. Great thought! #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:02:18 +0000

Nedra:
@tomjd Sorry I can't participate in #socentchat - have to get off Twitter for now.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:02:47 +0000

AshokaTweets:
As this chat is connected to the Green Innovation Unconferences starting next week, what do u think needs 2b covered there? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:03:24 +0000

strelneck:
#socentchat @tomjd "most important" is tough. there's lots of green+profit opps to be exploited, perhaps publicizing them is a missing key
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:03:30 +0000

ellaleah:
Incentives are part of the solution to change behavior throughout supply chain, yet tech/business/community solutions improve. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:04:44 +0000

wilkristin:
@strelneck @ellaleah Good point. Changemaking within businesses & groups addresses a problem/need rather than jumping ship #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:04:50 +0000

AshokaTweets:
For more information on the Green Innovators Unconferences in DC, Boston, SF and Austin go here http://bit.ly/mWjtH #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:05:41 +0000

NZN:
#socentchat everyone likes to talk "green"... but innovating green is hard... investing green is harder...living green is a full commitment.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:07:14 +0000

ellaleah:
How to dramatically accelerate the pace of sustainable innovation/practice/spread within biz...#socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:07:15 +0000

Damian510:
@ashokatweets thanks for hosting #socentchat will read it asap!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:08:42 +0000

ellaleah:
@NZN Absolutely - and how can we help individuals and businesses move along the spectrum from inspiration to practice? #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:08:46 +0000

tomjd:
@NZN If the first two problems are solved (maybe 2 then 1) the 3rd problem will largely disappear imho. But I hope we change. #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:09:29 +0000

ellaleah:
@ellaleah - i forgot to add --> to profit #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:09:55 +0000

Wikichoice:
@NZN sometimes the mouth leads the feet. #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:09:57 +0000

Wikichoice:
@NZN meaning that this is a holistic movement and hopefully the talk can also lead to action. #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:11:12 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Thanks for participating or listening in today everyone. Next #SocEntChat is July 1 on the topic of Mobile Innovation. Pls join us.
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:11:43 +0000

AshokaTweets:
(I feel a bit like a news anchor signing off writing that). Feel free to continue chatting of course. #SocEntChat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:13:06 +0000

ellaleah:
Delighted to see some powerful examples of green innovation within the Ashoka Fellowship! Thanks for joining #socentchat
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:14:04 +0000

renjie:
@AshokaTweets It was great to follow the conversation on #socentchat, thnx for hosting
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:15:51 +0000

wilkristin:
Nice seeing your ideas #socentchat. Looking fwrd to refreshing new ones unconference-style from DC, Boston, SF + Austin http://bit.ly/mWjtH
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:16:50 +0000

AshokaTweets:
The #SocEntChat transcript will be up at http://bit.ly/N4RTG in a few hours thanks to @writterpollock - thanks!
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:16:53 +0000

NZN:
#socentchat @ellaleah I think forgetting the profit is the irony of the movement... too much social cause, not enough value and focus
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:20:38 +0000

sinatraj:
RT @wilkristin: Nice seeing ur ideas #socentchat. Looking fwrd 2 more unconference-style from DC, Boston, SF + Austin http://bit.ly/mWjtH
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:32:55 +0000

xlnation:
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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:48:42 +0000

digitalforgood:
->@socialentrprnr: Join Environment Themed #SocEntChat on Twitter Now! http://tinyurl.com/ppoh7a http://ow.ly/aYxB
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:10:22 +0000

hannahsuarez:
@digitalforgood something for #SocEntChat - @greenfest this weekend, DIA have June event bout greenstar-bluestar www.design.org.au/dialogues
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:13:34 +0000