“As a social entrepreneur, it is your obligation to make sure that your project is sustainable and will continue to operate successfully after you,” Altschuler imparted, noting that it was this very concept which led her to depart Krembo Wings. The organization is now led by philanthropic teenagers, as it first was upon its establishment.
“Though it is challenging, it must be understood that your project, startup, company or initiative is not about you; nor does it belong to you. This is challenging to absorb, but greatly important!”
Youths and adults alike must learn this lesson should they truly wish to commit to social change, Altschuler expressed.
Now heading an organization which keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive in a unique way, Memories@Home, the young entrepreneur shared her guidelines for all those seeking to dive into social entrepreneurship and influence their society.
“Identify a social need, set the vision for addressing this, jump for the opportunity to make your idea a reality, find people to help you, and accept that whatever wonderful thing you end up creating, it does not truly belong to you but to your society,” Altschuler concluded.
“Though it is challenging, it must be understood that your project, startup, company or initiative is not about you; nor does it belong to you. This is challenging to absorb, but greatly important!”
Youths and adults alike must learn this lesson should they truly wish to commit to social change, Altschuler expressed.
Now heading an organization which keeps the memory of the Holocaust alive in a unique way, Memories@Home, the young entrepreneur shared her guidelines for all those seeking to dive into social entrepreneurship and influence their society.
“Identify a social need, set the vision for addressing this, jump for the opportunity to make your idea a reality, find people to help you, and accept that whatever wonderful thing you end up creating, it does not truly belong to you but to your society,” Altschuler concluded.