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Big Vision, Small Steps: Social Business, Entrepreneurship, and Future Directions

On November 16th, the Reischauer Center hosted a presentation on the importance of entrepreneurship in driving innovation, by entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Sachiko Kuno.

During the presentation, Dr. Kuno discussed the importance of considering the social impacts of products through the Triple Botton-Line Model. During that discussion, she also talked about the long-term effects that innovation can have on society through art, culture, and its role in driving academic curiosity. Dr. Kuno also focused on the value of establishing social incubators in an effort to expand this impact and promote a more innovative entrepreneurial environment. She also highlighted the importance of creating selection-side diversity within global commerce by promoting greater representation of women in employment decision-making processes. In conclusion, Dr. Kuno discussed the importance of risk tolerance in executive decision-making.