Hatch The Future

What's The Big Idea? - A discussion between Amy Pearl and Simon Love   In this episode, Hosts Amy Pearl and Simon Love have a lively discussion about the two biggest ideas behind this podcast: social entrepreneurship and community capital. Both of these ideas stem from one simple question: Why don’t people address their own problems? What is stopping them? Amy and Simon share some of their thoughts on the potential of social enterprise to change the world, and why access to capital (money) is so important. Plus hear about some of the programs coming from Hatch Innovation, and ways to get engaged.   In this episode you’ll learn: Some of the reasons why ordinary people don’t address their own problems The concepts of social enterprise and community capital The difference between downstream-oriented nonprofits and upstream-oriented social enterprises How every big idea comes with people who muddy it, and why it’s important to be clear The differences between  “social enterprises” and other enterpr