A Social Entrepreneur Takes on the Food Industry

By Nell Edgington

If you want to be outraged, inspired and spurred to action, the typical cocktail that gets social entrepreneurs going in the morning, take a look at Robyn O’Brien’s TEDxAustin talk from earlier this year. Author of the book The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food is Making Us Sick, she is a social entrepreneur determined to change the amount of chemicals and genetically engineered food that American’s eat. The video chronicles the journey she took from a typical suburban mom to a crusader for healthier food for our children.

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About the Author: Nell Edgington is President of Social Velocity (www.socialvelocity.net), a management consulting firm leading nonprofits to greater social impact and financial sustainability. Social Velocity helps nonprofits grow their programs, bring more money in the door, and use resources more effectively. For more information, check out Social Velocity consulting services and clients.

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 Innovators, Social Entrepreneurship

Tags: food industry, genetically engineered food, Robyn O'Brien, social entrepreneurial journey, Social Entrepreneurship

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