Videos
5 to 10 minutes to decipher key concepts and issues
L videos from ESSEC professors and experts, in the “Fundamentals” and “Expertise” sections, to help you master key topics.
Putting social entrepreneurs’ testimonials into perspective and into action in the “social entrepreneurs speak out” section.
Fundamentals
Social innovation
Thanks to this video lecture by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, discover the characteristics of social innovation.
Social entrepreneurship
Thanks to this video course by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, discover this particular form of entrepreneurship that places social and environmental impact at the heart of its model.
Social intrapreneurship
Thanks to this video course by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, deepen your knowledge of social intrapreneurship and its various forms.
What is philanthropy? Definitions and concepts
What motivates philanthropists? How can we act effectively in the public interest?
Arthur Gautier, Executive Director of the Chaire Philanthropie, presents the definitions and concepts of philanthropy.
Expertise
Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy: how to go from “doing good” to “doing it well”?
What are the pillars of strategic philanthropy? In this video, Anne-Claire Pache, Chair of Philanthropy, explains how to develop a strategy for philanthropy to optimize its positive impact on society.
Social innovation and hybrid organizations
In this video lesson by Anne-Claire Pache, ESSEC Philanthropy Chair Professor, find out what hybrid organizations are and what role they can play in social innovation.
Social and ecological innovation
Stakeholders
Find out more about stakeholders in this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair.
Measuring social impact
Learn more about measuring social impact with this video lesson from Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair.
Botton of the Pyramid approach
Discover the Bottom of the Pyramid approach in this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair.
Circular economy and sustainable development
The circular economy
Thanks to this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, deepen your knowledge of the circular economy, an essential subject for moving towards more sustainable economic models.
Towards sustainable digital
Thanks to this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair, discover the essential levers for moving towards a more sustainable digital world.
A circular textile industry
Thanks to this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair, discover how the world’s second most polluting industry – textiles – can reinvent itself to move towards a more circular and sustainable model.
Mission-driven company and B Corp label
In this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, learn more about one of the key issues at the heart of a sustainable economic model: the mission-driven company, and discover the B Corp label.
Sustainable agriculture and food
Thanks to this video lesson by Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair, deepen your knowledge of one of the key issues for sustainable economic development of territories: agriculture and food.
Ecodesign
Learn more about ecodesign from Thierry Sibieude, Founder of the Social Innovation Chair.
Duty of care
With this video lesson from Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair, find out what duty of care is and what it means for companies.
Life cycle analysis
Learn more about life cycle assessment (LCA) from Thierry Sibieude, founder of the Social Innovation Chair.
A voice for social entrepreneurs
Find your business model
Stabilizing your business model when setting up a company with a social or environmental impact can be tricky. Whether you’re a current or future social entrepreneur, take advantage of advice from Antropiennes and Antropiens who’ve been there, with different types of structures, impacts and models!
Raising funds
Raising funds is often a necessary step in the development of a company, whether it has a social/environmental impact or not. Whether you’re a current or future entrepreneur, take advantage of the advice offered by Antropiennes and Antropiens… and get some help!
Managing your team
Behind every growing company or association there’s a team, and therefore managerial issues that are key to the structure’s longevity. From recruitment to setting up management frameworks and rituals, get advice from Antropiennes and Antropiens on how to manage your team!
Managing relationships between associates
The Antropiennes and Antropiens tell you all about the prerequisites for a healthy and fruitful associate relationship and how to take care of it on a daily basis. Among other things, it’s a good idea to have someone accompany you!
Women in business
Antropiennes take a look at women’s entrepreneurship, from the personal/work life balance to ways to change the norm and stop talking about “female” entrepreneurship.
Persevering: mistakes, difficulties, pride
Entrepreneurship is a path strewn with pitfalls, but incredibly rewarding and enriching when you persevere. Proof is in the form of these testimonials from Antropiennes and Antropiens.
Assessing impact
When you’re a social entrepreneur, it’s essential to assess your impact, both to manage your business internally and to find financial backers and partners.
Working together: cooperation and partnerships
Building a network of partners within and outside our industry is both inspiring and essential to our growth. “Alone we go faster, together we go further”!
Discover:
Podcasts
Discover the backroom of social and sustainable innovation
Videos
Decipher key concepts and issues through the testimony of experts and entrepreneurs
MOOCs
Learn at your own pace with ESSEC professors’ online courses on social innovation
Articles
Take a step back, deepen your understanding and analysis
Practical tools
Take action ! Putting energy into impact
