A Philanthropreneur is an entrepreneurial philanthropist. The term is claimed to be coined by Internet entrepreneur Mark Desvaux in 2004, however the Wall Street Journal used the term in a 1999 article and a publication entitled The Philanthropreneur Newsletter existed as far back as 1997. Philanthropreneurs are people who bring an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy: they are interested in effecting positive changes in the world and alleviating suffering, but are doing so for profit.

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  • A Philanthropreneur is an entrepreneurial philanthropist. The term is claimed to be coined by Internet entrepreneur Mark Desvaux in 2004, however the Wall Street Journal used the term in a 1999 article and a publication entitled The Philanthropreneur Newsletter existed as far back as 1997. Philanthropreneurs are people who bring an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy: they are interested in effecting positive changes in the world and alleviating suffering, but are doing so for profit. Their contributions are investments rather than donations. As outlined in a New York Times article ("What's Wrong With Profit?", 13 November 2006) by Stephanie Strom, as part of a supplement on Giving, stated that philanthropreneurs are "driven to do good and have their profit, too". Examples of philanthropreneurs: Jeffrey Skoll Pierre Omidyar Steve Case Sir Richard Branson
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  • A Philanthropreneur is an entrepreneurial philanthropist. The term is claimed to be coined by Internet entrepreneur Mark Desvaux in 2004, however the Wall Street Journal used the term in a 1999 article and a publication entitled The Philanthropreneur Newsletter existed as far back as 1997. Philanthropreneurs are people who bring an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy: they are interested in effecting positive changes in the world and alleviating suffering, but are doing so for profit.
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  • Philanthropreneur
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