Do you have an idea that could help solve a societal problem? Are you wondering if starting a social enterprise is the best way to go forward? You are thinking about becoming a social entrepreneur! In this course, you鈥檒l critically examine what makes for a good idea, and whether that idea requires starting a new business. You鈥檒l craft a personal immersion plan while considering different ways to create impact. You鈥檒l explore the personal challenges and connections to your life鈥檚 purpose before deciding to commit to becoming a social entrepreneur. Each week, you鈥檒l see and hear from 11 real-life social entrepreneurs, working around the world, and sharing the lessons they鈥檝e learned as well as the mistakes they鈥檝e made and how you can overcome them. Among their experiences are: providing clean water in India and the Dominican Republic, warming premature babies without incubators, improving education in Africa and Detroit, and providing affordable fresh food to low-income residents of Los Angeles. Ultimately, you鈥檒l be able to decide whether your idea is necessary for the world, and if starting a social enterprise is the right path for you. This course is based on the book 鈥淏ecoming a Social Entrepreneur: Starting Out, Scaling Up and Staying True鈥 by Michael Gordon.