The New Pioneers by Tania Ellis

New times create new needs – and new needs require new solutions. The New Pioneers is a practical guide for capitalists and idealists on how to navigate in the new economic world order. Follow the road to sustainable business success paved by first-mover companies and pioneering social entrepreneurs. Watch the video trailer here, read more about the book here, and watch recent interview about the book with MakeChangeTV here. The New Pioneers has been listed on Cambridge’s international “Top 40 Sustainability Books”, and has most recently been published in Thai. In February/March 2012 Tania Ellis will visit Thailand and Singapore to promote The New Pioneers. Tour dates and more here.


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