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X PRIZE Foundation

Revolution Through Competition

Authors: Hoyt, David W.; Phills, James A., Jr.
Product Type: Cases
Source: Stanford University
Publication Year: 2007

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After the success of the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE competition, Peter Diamandis, founder and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation considered the future of the foundation. The foundation chose to work on developing 10-15 prize competitions in fields including space, medicine and genomics, energy and transportation, education, and other social challenges.

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Rediscovering Social Innovation

Authors: Deiglmeier, Kriss; Miller, Dale T.; Phills, James A., Jr.
Product Type: Magazine / Newspaper Articles
Source: Stanford Social Innovation Review
Publication Year: 2008

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Social entrepreneurship and social enterprise have become popular rallying points for those trying to improve the world. These two notions are positive ones, but neither is adequate when it comes to understanding and creating social change in all of its manifestations. The authors make the case that social innovation is a better vehicle for doing this. They also explain why most of today's innovative social solutions cut across the traditional boundaries separating nonprofits, government, and for-profit businesses.

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15 Minutes with Hannah Jones

Author: Phills, James A., Jr.
Product Type: Magazine / Newspaper Articles; Interviews
Source: Stanford Social Innovation Review
Publication Year: 2007

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What goes in and out of fashion changes continually, and the apparel industry likes it that way because it creates a constant demand for new products. But it also poses a challenge for Nike as the company attempts to reduce its environmental footprint and become greener.

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Q & A: David Gergen

The former presidential advisor wants the federal government to champion social entrepreneurs

Author: Phills, James A., Jr.
Product Type: Magazine / Newspaper Articles; Interviews
Source: Stanford Social Innovation Review
Publication Year: 2008

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In this interview with James A. Phills Jr., the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s academic editor, Gergen discusses his views on social innovation, why social entrepreneurs should be more engaged in politics, and how the federal government can work with and even fund social entrepreneurs.

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