This course helps students develop a viable social enterprise that solves a particular social problem. By the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of the realities of founding a social enterprise and be prepared for every step of the process—from idea generation, to planning, and to launch. Students will learn how to use the Social Lean Canvas to develop a business plan for a new social venture. In addition, students will be able to identify and compare different funding alternatives and choose the option that’s most appropriate for their social venture.