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What differentiates social entrepreneurship (SE) from other startups or non-profits? Do you have the characteristics of a successful social entrepreneur? And how do you balance making money with achieving your mission?

Join us for this SPARK.ed session where we will explore the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship – from choosing the right formation structure to key risks to avoid – this session will answer your questions about building a successful, mission-driven venture.

About the Presenter:
This SPARK.ed is hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK and led by Dr. Marcus D. Harris. Dr. Harris is a full-time lecturer in Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan-Dearborn whose interests include: social entrepreneurship and social innovation, urban entrepreneurship and microenterprise development, and non-profit management and leadership. In addition to teaching, he also serves as an entrepreneur trainer and coach for various community-based neighborhood programs in inner-city Detroit.