Today, Senni's entrepreneurship has equally compelling, though more altruistic, motives. Having founded and run a successful taxi company, ATA France, and made millions, Senni, 32, is rallying other businesspeople to reach into rough neighborhoods like his and help other young people. Full Story »
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Interesting profile on Aziz Senni, a successful French entrepreneur who helps young people start their own businesses in rough neighborhoods. Rather than start a charity, he has rallied other business people to form a social investment fund called Business Angels of the Housing Estates, which provides startup capital to businesses from poor areas -- or as Senni calls it, "a bridge between two worlds." This human interest profile offers factual evidence about Senni's ventures, but ... More »
I was hoping for this article to provide a greater social commentary or analysis, but there's no reflection on what Senni's success says about the French economy, opportunities for marginalized immigrants, or social entrepreneurship.
Inspiring report on a young social entrepreneur who is now providing support for other start-up businesses in poor areas.
Noteworthy role model for a change in thinking about the US economy. Imagine what would happen if young people had the opportunity--and modest ... More »
While I agree the he poor are getting screwed, the middle class are losing their houses and jobs at an alarming rate. If the middle far further, how ... More »
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