Experience of a Social Entrepreneur. How did Martin Burt become one?

In this episode of Time To StartUp, i3 Lab hosts a thoughtful conversation with Professor Martin Burt on what it truly means to be a social entrepreneur. Drawing from his personal journey and decades of experience, Martin challenges the idea of social entrepreneurship as a label or career path, reframing it instead as a mindset shaped by listening, empathy, and lived experience. Hosted by Ardian Preci, the discussion explores the difference between helping and empowering, the importance of dignity and agency in impact-driven work, and how sustainable solutions emerge when entrepreneurs design with communities rather than for them. This episode offers an honest, systems-level perspective on building meaningful social change—especially for students, founders, and leaders seeking to turn values into action.