Too many young people are rebelling themselves against our capitalist system that seems to only make rich people richer. The assumption of independence between profits and nonprofits endeavors are gradually fading away. Consequently, we have seen the rise of hybrid social venture; organizations that combines the social welfare logic of a nonprofit and the commercial logic
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Boy Scouts and Diversity
Deep inside, I know that I could have done more to recruit people who looks like or sounds like me. I could have affected more lives. I could have changed more youths. As a former employee of the Boy scouts, one of my biggest regrets is not having had the bandwidth with all the others competing
Design thinking 103: Components of a project
We previously discuss that design thinking has three essential spaces/phases: inspiration-ideation-implementation. Each of these spaces are essential during the course of our project. For a design project to be successful, it must do three things: The Brief: The starting point of any design thinking project is the brief, also known as the problem space. It
Black Lives Matter vs Blue Lives Matter
Advocating for the Black Lives Matter movement does not and should not make anyone an anti-cop. Supporting the police does not and should not also make anyone an anti-black lives matter. Let’s put it simply, I do not love you does not mean that I hate you. I am not your friend does not mean
Design Thinking 102: From Opportunity to Project
As previously discussed, design thinking is the art of combining what is desirable to what is technologically feasible and financially viable to paraphrase Tim Brown. When a company embraces the framework of design thinking, it become more agile, more adaptable and more innovative. Most importantly, every problem becomes an opportunity. Every opportunity turns into a project with a beginning (short-term solution), middle(medium
Design thinking 101: From Problem to Opportunity
Let’s face it, with the declining era of branding and customer loyalty, innovation is nothing less than a survival strategy as already stated Tim Brown. Survival is no longer an option. We must adapt to remain viable. Fortunately, design thinking provides the needed framework to remain relevant in our competitive market place. It unleashes our creativity
Finding your Purpose
Finding one’s purpose requires an understanding of oneself, one’s heritage and most importantly, one’s deepest aspiration. It takes time. It takes reflection. It takes patience. It took me 25 years. My purpose is to inspire and to create opportunities for others. I was born to lay the path for others so that they can live a
Un devoir de mémoire
Une nation divisée, un peuple en désarroi, des medias nationaux ou internationaux qui ont pour vocation de répandre leur propre idéologie ou agenda politique que d’éduquer ou informer le peuple, une discrimination flagrante et une jeunesse qui continue à vivre dans le désespoir. Je ne parle pas de l’Afrique du Sud pendant l’apartheid ou des
Capitalism: a god given gift
Over the past century, Capitalism lifted billions of people out of poverty and created prosperity not just for a few, but for many. It led to technological innovation, which as a result increased the per capita income and the life expectancy of individuals. The world saw progress in medicine, biotechnology, disease prevention and agricultural production
