Students of Clay Christensen’s work are familiar with his insight that “disruptive innovation” usually has its genesis in spots where the “important” people aren’t looking, whether that’s down-market, offshore, in small or specialized segments, or wherever. The non-profit world is just such a place — it’s the land that business forgot. And within it people like Jacqueline Novogratz are borrowing from every toolkit available, and creating their own tools as well, to construct better solutions.
Is the Social Sector Capitalism’s R&D Lab?
Students of Clay Christensen’s work are familiar with his insight that “disruptive innovation” usually has its genesis in spots where the “important” people aren’t looking, whether that’s down-market, offshore, in small or specialized segments, or wherever. The non-profit world is just such a place — it’s the land that business forgot. And within it people […]
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