Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Show

In this Episode 1 of the second season, host Dr Faiz interviews Syukran Idris, the Founder and Chief Storyteller of Moteevasi Media, to discuss the significance of the Junior Astropreneur Exchange (JAX) Project in empowering youth. They explore the collaboration between Moteevasi Media and Catalyst 2030, delving into the motivations behind this partnership. Syukran sheds light on the objectives an...

In the final episode of Season 1, host Dr Faiz discusses the future of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. As the world approaches the midway point of the SDGs, challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered progress. However, there is hope for the social entrepreneurship sector. Dr Faiz highlights the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting social efforts and achie...

Welcome to episode 9 of the SE & Sustainability Show. Today, we explore the concept of Systems Change. Social entrepreneurs have made significant contributions in diagnosing injustices and developing solutions, but thoroughly disrupting existing systems remains challenging. At Catalyst 2030, we embrace collaborative systems change, connecting social entrepreneurs, innovators, and stakeholders...

In episode 8, host Dr Faiz discusses the theme of creating partnerships for sustainable development. He highlights the collaboration between Catalyst 2030 Malaysia and Generasi Marikh Academy for a youth conference promoting social entrepreneurship and the space sector. Dr Faiz emphasises the importance of partnerships and collaborations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He ex...

In episode 7, host Dr Faiz explores the significance of a social mission in social entrepreneurship. He emphasises that a social enterprise's core purpose lies in its strong social mission, with profitability being a secondary objective. Dr Faiz highlights the need for social entrepreneurs to define their social mission and shares inspiring examples of social missions aimed at providing clean ener...

In this podcast episode, the host, Dr Faiz, discusses the Theory of Change (ToC) and the Logic Model, two methods that social entrepreneurs use to operate their businesses. The ToC is categorised as outcome-oriented, while the Logic Model is categorised as process-oriented. The ToC is a method applied for program planning that focuses on achieving desired preconditions and the interventions needed...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Show, where we delve into the intriguing topic of "Measuring Social Impact." In this episode, we explore the importance of measuring the impact of social enterprises and the challenges that arise in quantifying social value. We discuss two widely used methods: Social Return on Investment (SROI) and the Balanced Scorecard. SROI...

In episode 4, Dr Faiz discusses the Skoll World Forum 2023 and what it is all about. The Skoll World Forum is an annual gathering of some of the most influential social entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. It's a platform for social innovators to come together, share ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.  In this episode, we'll explore what...

In episode 3, Dr Faiz discusses social innovation and finding new solutions to old problems. He explains the concept of social innovation and its potential to drive change through creativity and collaboration. He shared examples of social innovation in action by social enterprises from Malaysia and the United States; and how their social innovations reduce inequalities and offer scalability.  He s...

In episode 2, Dr Faiz discusses the role of social entrepreneurship in creating a sustainable future. He explains the importance of networks and social capital and how it promotes sustainability. He shared an example of a successful social enterprise, such as Blue Star Recyclers and explained the factors that contributed to their success.  In the final segment, he explored the potential of social...

In the debut episode of the social entrepreneurship and sustainability show, your host Dr Faiz introduces the world of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. He briefly overviews his background and motivations for starting the podcast before delving into social entrepreneurship and sustainability concepts. Throughout the episode, he will define key terms and explain the relationship between t...