
SA Social Entrepreneur Praised by Oxford Business School
WHAT are young entrepreneurs doing to solve the challenges of the 21st century? This year, the Said Business School at the University of Oxford attempted to answer the question by inviting aspiring social and environmental entrepreneurs from across the world to submit business plans to the Oxford University 21st Century Challenge competition, the largest of its kind in the UK.
Nine candidates have now been shortlisted across three categories: Tomorrow’s Planet, which recognises entrepreneurs tackling environmental challenges; Tomorrow’s People, for those addressing healthcare and medical problems; and Tomorrow’s Wealth, for those helping to create wealth in the developing world.
If there’s anything left of the planet after the ravages of climate change have taken their toll, competition finalist and environmental entrepreneur Hayden Hamilton might be one person to thank. Armed with the memorable slogan “Millions of trees can’t be wrongâ€