Perhaps the name of this Social Business top list should be changed from "social entrepreneurs who cook" to "social entrepreneurs who enjoy cooking." Let us hope that many entrepreneurs themselves cook -- or at least have tried cooking -- even though we've heard about social entrepreneurs who have no time to eat, let alone cook. Or even further perks at start-up companies like Warby Parker that include prepared food.
These social entrepreneurs who cook, however, cite cooking as a way to unwind outside of their daily routine at work. Kevin Moshayed, for instance, the founder of Ark Collective, says he likes to "make a perfect bite" after every work day. And Leigh Morlock, the creative director and co-founder of Push Pull, takes raw cooking lessons.
8 Social Entrepreneurs who Cook
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Eric Reynolds, Founder and Executive Director of Inyenyeri (INTERVIEW)
Rwandan Energy Company
8
Adriana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Fashioning Change (INTERVIEW)
People- and Profit-Driven Brands
7
Mike Radparvar, Co-Founder of Holstee (INTERVIEW)
On Using a Manifesto, Not a Business Plan
6
Leigh Morlock, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Push Pull Cambodia (INTERVIEW)
5
Katie Harris, Co-Founder and Design Director of The Amazings (INTERVIEW)
Social Enterprise
4
Ajay Godhwani, Founder & CEO of Intuary (INTERVIEW)
Verbally for iPad
3
Kevin Moshayed, Founder of Ark Collective (INTERVIEW)
Buy 1 Backpack, Give Another
2
Daniel Blake, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoScraps (INTERVIEW)
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