One in five businesses don't make it past two years. Another 45 percent don't survive to five years. The odds are stacked against women and founders of color who set out to create viable companies and create social impact.


Addressing these issues, Dare to Think Purple is the ultimate survival guide for women and new majority founders on a mission to make money and make a difference. It provides an honest look at what it takes to survive the first five years and beyond in social entrepreneurship.


Featuring vivid and candid still-in-progress success stories of women leading social ventures, you will be inspired to dream and dare. Whether you are just starting out, at a crossroads, celebrating a victory, or mourning a setback, Dare to Think Purple, will give you the boost you need to persevere.