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Victor
tells us who he wants to inspire and why he’s only ever wanted to
work in a social business…
Lord Victor Adebowale
What did you want to be when you
grew up?
It sounds a bit ‘Miss World’, but I
was never really interested in making money, I wanted to do something
that made a valuable contribution to society. I wanted to be what I
am now.
The only difference is I saw myself
leading a small organisation, but I’ve ended up running a large
one.
“All public
services – transport, police and ambulance etc, would benefit from
a social enterprise approach.”
Who do you most want to inspire?
I want to inspire people who are
running small social enterprises to become bigger and to inspire
standard businesses to turn their company into a social enterprise.
I do want to inspire young people, as
everyone does, but I also want to get through to people who haven’t
previously thought about this type of business model.
What services do you feel are
missing in communities?
All public services – transport,
police and ambulance etc., would benefit from a social enterprise
approach. They need to be more flexible and more focused on the end
user.
What would be your best piece of
advice to a future social entrepreneur?
Maintain a steady state between
self-doubt and ambition.
How do you relax?
I like flying my kite; I read and play
with my kids; and, I like to rest too. How do I do that? I lie down
and close my eyes!
Who in the public eye do you think
would make a good social entrepreneur?
James Strachan, who was chair of the
RNID until recently. He’s a great businessman and an all-round good
chap.
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