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Quick Takes: Leveraging Inefficiency to Build a Business

Jasmine Crowe-Houston, founder and CEO of Goodr, offers advice on how entrepreneurs can pursue both social change and financial success.
9 Jan 2024
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston smiling warmly while seated in a bright room with neutral decor. She is wearing a floral-patterned blouse and has long braided hair, creating a friendly and approachable atmosphere.
Key Takeaways
  • 1
    Do Well by Doing Good
    Entrepreneurs looking to enact social change can find ways to balance purpose and profits.
  • 2
    Think Outside the Box
    It's crucial for entrepreneurs to leverage different solutions and unique perspectives to tackle big problems.
  • 3
    Center on Solutions
    Instead of focusing on the problem, Crowe-Houston zeroes in on the innovative solutions she can offer.
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