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A social entrepreneur is an entrepreneur who acts with purpose to create a 4P Impact – People, Planet, Profit, Place.

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Praise for GCSEN:

"Mike Caslin of GCSEN is a champion for Veteran entrepreneurs, and his program is fantastic."

– Mark A. Cozzupoli, Director, Ulster County Veteran Services Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret)

“I am so pleased to be able to collaborate with GCSEN Foundation and its 4P Social Entrepreneurship framework. It is palpable, it is real, it is compassionate, and it is possible to move our world to a better place via universities, as vital place-makers in the local economy.”

—  Dr. Mary Kate Naatus, Dean of International Programs, Seton Hall University

“The students that are interested in social entrepreneurism are really the ones that are more outside the box thinkers. Mike Caslin course has taken them from start-up to scale in just one semester, and they're ready to compete in the marketplace.”

– Ms. Kristin Backhaus, Dean of the SUNY New Paltz Business School

“I can’t speak more highly for GCSEN leader Mike Caslin. You (students) have a great opportunity which I think you'll see at the end that you'll be able to make changes and move the world to a better place...Mike, Kudos for all your efforts...with GCSEN. You are truly making a difference.”

– Diana Davis Spencer, Chairman, and President, Diana Davis Spencer Foundation