Building Social Business by Muhammad Yunus Summary
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus reveals how businesses can solve social problems while remaining profitable. His revolutionary model, embraced globally, challenges traditional capitalism. What if companies prioritized humanity over profits? Discover why even corporate giants are adopting this world-changing approach.
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The Business That Changes Everything
Imagine stepping out of your classroom during a devastating famine and realizing that $27 from your own pocket could free 42 people from predatory lenders. This is exactly what Muhammad Yunus did in Bangladesh in 1974, planting the seeds for what would become Grameen Bank-an institution now serving 8 million borrowers with a remarkable 98% repayment rate. But Yunus didn't stop there. His revolutionary concept of "social business" has attracted partners ranging from Danone to Intel, creating what Bill Clinton calls "the most important economic idea of our time." Even the Dalai Lama praises it as "capitalism with a human face." This isn't just another economic theory-it's a practical blueprint for reimagining our entire economic system from the ground up.
Beyond Profit: A New Business Paradigm
The Third Way: Neither Charity Nor Traditional Business
Learning Through Doing: The Grameen Danone Story
Creating Your Own Social Business
Building a Global Movement
Reimagining Our Economic Future
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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