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What is social entrepreneurship?

Social enterprises are organizations that intentionally strive to combat social problems such as poverty, unemployment, food waste, discrimination and more. They may be legally structured as nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses (e.g. Benefit Corporations), or a combination of both.

Mission of IISE

The mission of IISE, formerly Weaver’s Social Enterprise Directory (WSED), is to inspire, educate, and equip social entrepreneurs with the tools needed to advance communities.

In 2018, WSED started as the largest national database for social enterprises in the United States. In 2022, due to demand, we transformed into a global training company for social entrepreneurs - people that aim to run companies (mostly small businesses) that offer them financial freedom while also improving communities they care about.

Our focus is on equipping entrepreneurs to be good to themselves and their communities. 

Social Mission

WSED is a Benefit Corporation, which is a for-profit social enterprise legal entity. However, at the end of the year, we donate a portion of our profits to organizations that are doing work that advances the mental health and well-being of young men in honor of Dr. Weaver’s late husband Alexander Weaver.

One in particular is Teen Challenge. As a teenager, Alexander attended a program called Teen Challenge that helped him in his struggle with anxiety. One of Alexander’s dreams was to return to Teen Challenge to speak to youth about how he turned his life around, got married, had children, and became a successful engineer. In 2003, Alexander’s father David Weaver donated a building to Teen Challenge. In honor of Alexander, WSED aims to donate a portion of profits to organizations like Teen Challenge that seek to improve the lives and well-being of young men. Alexander and Dr. Weaver have two beautiful children together. He was an amazing husband and father that provided a great life for his family. He will forever be missed.

Thank you to everyone that has purchased a book, coaching session, bootcamp, and other training programs. By choosing IISE you have also chosen to advance these causes. You are appreciated!