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“The one single factor that determines society’s success is the percentage of change-makers within it.”

Quote by Bill Drayton

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Bill Drayton, born in 1943 in the United States, is an outstanding social entrepreneur. He is renowned for his contributions to non-profit organizations, particularly for founding Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global organization dedicated to discovering, supporting, and connecting social entrepreneurs. Drayton is committed to promoting social innovation and entrepreneurship, and his work has had a profound impact on global social change. more

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