An Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow's Top 10 for Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs

Last week Ashoka's Changemakers hosted an online discussion with Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow, Howard Weinstein.  Listen to Howard's story in his own words, check out the Ashoka Tech discussion with Howard on Changemakers and see below for his top ten tips for aspiring social inventors and entrepreneurs.

10) Have a sense of humor

9)  Be stubborn and stupid

8) Know what you do not know

7) It is all about giving love

6) The project is not about YOU

5) Sports is the international language of business

4) Ensure your family is involved

3) Give credit all the time to others and in public, but criticize in private

2) The word " no" means "no for now," it does not mean eat sh*t and die

1) When you get sh*t from others, even though you feel you don't deserve it, learn not only to take it but more importantly, learn to enjoy the taste.

I met Howard about a year ago when he stopped by our Ashoka global office.  Rarely have I met someone with such enthusiasm and passion for their work, and with such a great down-to-earth sense of humor.  We'll be seeing Howard at our 2nd Tech 4 Society regional event in Sao Paulo this September, stay tuned for updates!