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Can Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise be taught ?If so how best ?
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Entrepreneurship is not just something that we are born with - it is something that we can learn and be inspired towards. It is imperative that every education system puts a lot more emphasis on…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sian Thomas Aug 25, 2010.

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Jeff Mowatt replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hello Hilda, Following on from my comment above, here's part of our own work on sustainable economics, Economics in Transition, delivered to the International Economics for Ecology conferences at Sumy State University. …"

Aug 24, 2011

Hilda Varley replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hello Robert I was speaking to a fellow recently and heard about The New Ecomonics Foundation www.neweconomics.org They have done a lot of work on what makes sustainable and happy comunities around the world. So they…"

Aug 24, 2011

Robert Stephenson joined RSA Networks's group

Cultural Philanthropy

Philanthropy is defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others.This group is initially looking at ethics, opportunities by sharing stories, skills and learning.Working with Cultivate we are running a series of roundtable sessions to start the philanthropy conversation. See More

Aug 20, 2011

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Robert Stephenson joined Thomas Neumark Jones's group

Social Capital Innovation Network

A network which aims to bring together parties who are interested in relating ideas about social networks to community problems.

Aug 20, 2011

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Robert Stephenson replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Arising out of the riots we have had discussions with many of our Blastbeat community of young people from the Boroughs that were worst affected,they have expressed a lot of frustration that they are being so badly portrayed in the media and their…"

Aug 20, 2011

Jeff Mowatt replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hi Robert, I won't be able to attend, largely because it's not affordable to travel to and stay in London. A problem of social enterprise itself perhaps, in that those self-funded are often excluded from the dialogue by public money…"

Aug 20, 2011

Robert Stephenson replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

" Yes I agree = thats what Blastbeat does- and we are looking for more solutions - any thoughts ? "

Aug 16, 2011

Robert Stephenson replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hi Iain, At no point have I said that children are the problem ! where did I say that ? - especially when I don't believe they are - what I have said is that there is a problem with disengaged children - that's a statement of fact,…"

Aug 16, 2011

Hilda Varley replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Dear Robert My last comment was not meant to be flippant although now I can see that it could be read that way - it was the first play that came into my mind. I was trying to make the point that teachers will be trying to…"

Aug 16, 2011

Robert Stephenson replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

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Aug 14, 2011

Robert Stephenson replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hi Iain I think you have misunderstood my position. I actually believe that the problem lies with our society attitude to education and lack of investment in our youth. Not only do I believe that, but I dedicate all my time and efforts run a…"

Aug 14, 2011

Hilda Varley replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"It would be interesting to go but why not a week end when maybe more/different people could go ? It will take more than a number of recording workshops or bike maintenance workshops to sort out these…"

Aug 10, 2011

Iain Lucas replied to Robert Stephenson's discussion 'Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?' in the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

"Hi Robert, I think you are falling into the trap of all previous analysis that states that young people are the problem, they must be depressed, disengaged. At what point do we ask the question could it be the adults fault. Is the…"

Aug 10, 2011

Robert Stephenson added a discussion to the group Social Entrepreneurs Network

Are these Riots the Voices of the Unheard in our Society?

Blastbeat Education UK invites you to comment here on the the subject of "Finding Solutions to Youth Disenfranchisement, Disengagement, Depression and Destruction in our Society". We also invite you to a seminar and workshop in "The Tabernacle" on Powis Square, Notting Hill, on the 8th Sept 2011 to investigate this whole question - (Entry is free). It is clear from these most horrendous riots etc of recent days that we have a very real on going problem with a significant number of young people,…See More

Aug 9, 2011

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Robert Stephenson added a discussion to the group Big Society

Are these Riots the voice of our unheard Youth?

Aug 9, 2011

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Robert Stephenson commented on Sarah Tucker's group 'Social Entrepreneurs Network'

"Are these Riots the voice of our unheard Youth? Blastbeat Education UK invites you to "Finding Solutions to Youth Disengagement in Society" a seminar and workshop in "The Tabernacle" on Powis Square, Notting Hill.…"

Aug 9, 2011

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Profile information: Robert Stephenson, born Dublin, Ireland, 1953 is an award winning social entrepreneur ( 2006 www.socialentrepreneurs.ie ) a veteran of the music and entertainments industries, he helped U2 in their start and more recently Jedward !! ( but please don’t hold that against him !! lol). Recognised for visionary and innovative work with young people, empowering kids to become change makers, Robert is tirelessly looking for solutions to the root causes of poverty and ignorance in society. With 30 years experience in music/entertainments/multimedia and education internationally, and a global network of professional, artistic and youth connections Robert is an agent for change.
His legendary passion and drive to help to develop young people creative and entrepreneurial through the Blastbeat schools programme he developed. www.blastbeat.org - and connect kids globally through a safe cool network www.blastbeat.tv )
Founder & Director of Blastbeat Education UK, a registered charity ( no 1136121) he is the driving force responsible for International development of this very innovative, hugely impact full schools programme and youth social enterprise movement that empowers change makers.
Also Founder of "This is Modern India" or TIMI ( www.thisismodernindia.com ) a social enterprise aimed at business looking to trade with India, to inform in a very innovative way and to raise money to help establish better education in the slums of Mumbai and Delhi.

Robert focus as a full time social entrepreneur is to develop and grow the Blastbeat and TIMI initiatives into global movements to inspire and empower young people to realize their full potential to change the world for the better. Robert has started to build an innovative global organization and community for and by young people, working for change.
The Blastbeat programme ran in over 60 Hub schools and youth centers in Greater London in 2010 touching into over 200 schools. 400 bands participated along with 930 young social entrepreneurs running 63 companies. This was part funded by the Dept for Education City Challenge scheme and the Transformation Trust..
The Blastbeat UK finals were staged at the O2 Arena on the 13th July 2010 in partnership with the Transformation Trust. Over 12,000 young people from schools and colleges all over the UK participated in the event, 60 student social enterprises completed the course in their schools and the top 30 presented their work, as well as the winning young unsigned bands who played the main stage to great reactions. Blastbeat has now created a new primary schools programme that piloted in London very successfully and is now ready for schools across the nation.
Blastbeat has also created a TV series around what it takes for young people to succeed in the Music/ Entertainments Industry that will air online from November of 2010 and on a national network from Spring 2011.
For more details the web sites & Robert's profile on linkedin & goggle his name with the key words Blastbeat, U2, Jedward, Ireland.

Website: http://www.blastbeat.org

Blog: http://www.blastbeat.tv

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At 7:23 on August 28, 2010, Ian Lewis said…: Am now back from a short break and look forwards to catching up.

At 3:52 on August 10, 2010, Patrick.Flood@dcu.ie said…: Hi Robert

Thanks for the invite. Lets try to meet in September sometime.
In Montreal at the moment.

Best wishes

Patrick

At 11:30 on August 3, 2010, Sarah Tucker said…: Hi Robert!
Welcome and thanks for your message. I see that you have joined the Social entrepreneurs network so I hope to meet you soon. We are currently having Friday morning meetings in the Gerard Bar from 8.30am so hope to meet you then soon.
Sarah

At 20:27 on July 31, 2010, Maria Ana Neves said…: Good idea. I will be away between the 13th and 23rd Aug. so end of August is perfect!
Hope by then we also have made good progress so it will be easier to have a focus!

Wish you a super time in Ireland!
just in case you meet someone who could open a door, the idea I submit for Irish competition (your country your call) was called Think-Inn and the idea was to convert a chain of pubs into innovation and social hubs (a sub-version of the thinking hotel) that would use the Irish existing 'pub-culture' combined with the new processes to create an innovation culture in organisations.

we were not short listed, which means we can present this to anyone, and a few people who worked in this porposal with me are very enthusiastic about taking it further.

who knows...you know...who we need to know!

At 16:40 on July 31, 2010, Maria Ana Neves said…: Hi Robert! what an inspiring person you are - we will meet soon - can't wait to share some dreams and ideas with you!

do you ever need an extra assistant ? I sense you would be the sort of 'Master' I am looking for... otherwise let's just find the way to be partners in 'creative crimes' and change the world!