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Societal Wealth Creation

Societal wealth creation is a concept originated by the Wharton School and is unique in its approach to social entrepreneurship. Using entrepreneurship as a weapon to combat social problems in a for-profit model, Wharton’s Snider Entrepreneurial Research Center is testing societal wealth creation theories in actual live case studies throughout the African continent and the world. One example: Prof. MacMillan and his team are assisting an entrepreneur in Africa who has developed customized peanut processing machinery. Their efforts could lead to a profitable business and the introduction of a vital new food staple for thousands or millions.

Through this research as well as via courses, clubs and conferences, students gain a foothold to this emerging and important area of entrepreneurship. Learning opportunities for students interested in societal wealth creation include:

• Societal Wealth Creation courses
• Wharton Social Impact
• Snider Entrepreneurial Research Center publications

Societal Wealth in the News

Daily Pennsylvanian: Wharton BPC Venture Finals Highlighted
May 2, 2008

The Wharton Business Plan Competition Venture Finals are featured with winners highlighted and an interview with VF judge David  Piacquad MORE

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