For the social-entrepreneur CEO of Belu, pursuing a purpose might be easier if he pursues a profit too
Thinking Big
No Souvenirs
Using RFID, one firm makes sure that sponges don’t go home with surgical patients
“Smart Sponges”
A company finds a market for its “Smart Sponges”, chemically-engineered filters that effectively — and cheaply — purify storm-water runoff
Absorbing a Setback
AbTech’s founder couldn’t sell his pollution solution to Big Oil. Turns out that big cities need it more
Selling Out to Growth
Nonprofit RealBenefits realized its software could help more people only if it got greedier
Bollywood Gets Digital
A small U.S. company capitalizes on the growing popularity of Indian music and cinema
Ring, Ring, Bollywood Calling!
A young company seizes its chance in the craze for Indian movies and music