
Intro to Social Entrepreneurship
Discover how business can be a tool for social and environmental change—starting with your own ideas.
Rally is Central Florida’s hub for social innovation—helping individuals turn bold ideas into ventures that solve real community problems. Since 2017, we’ve supported over 100 mission-driven entrepreneurs working on everything from affordable housing to health equity to environmental sustainability.
Whether you’re just starting to explore an idea or already working on a project that could go further, this free workshop will help you understand what it takes to build a solution that makes a difference—and lasts.
This Free Monthly Workshop Is for You If...
You care deeply about your community and want to solve problems that matter
You’ve thought about starting a nonprofit, business, or project—but don’t know where to begin
You want to learn what it takes to build a venture that’s both mission-driven and financially sustainable
You’re looking for a supportive, inclusive space to learn and connect with others
What You’ll Learn
In just one hour, you’ll explore:
What social entrepreneurship is—and how it’s different from traditional business or charity
Real stories of founders who built ventures from personal experience
The two core problems every social venture must solve
How to start designing a solution that works for both beneficiaries and customers
You’ll also gain access to practical tools:
Customer Persona & Empathy Map
Unique Value Proposition Guide
Theory of Change Canvas
MVP Design & Validation Templates
Who Should Attend
No business background required. All you need is a problem you care about and the desire to create change.
First-time founders
Community leaders
Nonprofit staff or volunteers
Students
Anyone exploring how to turn a mission into action
Workshop Details
Format: Live via Zoom
Duration: 60 minutes
Frequency: Once per month
Cost: Free
What Happens After the Workshop
You’ll be invited to:
Stay connected through our community newsletter
Apply to Rally’s Social Enterprise Accelerator
Participate in Rally’s community-led innovation challenges or Colabs
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Rally Team
Erica Sanders-Ricketts, Program & Operations Manager
Kyle Steele, Program Director
Ben Hoyer, COO