An entrepreneur who charitably donates some or all of the rewards from his successful business revenues towards assisting causes and founding philanthropic ventures.
Bill Gates is a very generous individual who shares the wealth earned from his history as an entrepreneur now as a philanthropreneur, giving back to the needy.
by Funkessentials October 30, 2013
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a philanthropreneur is one who seeks to improve conditions for all of humanity by using the same skills that made him or her a success in business and industry
He used to fight on these streets. A few years after he won the title he came back to the hood to open a up a free gym for the kids. He's a hell of a philanthropreneur .
by Mark Jenney August 3, 2015
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"After winning big in tech, Jay turned his sights to philanthrepreneurship, launching a sustainable clothing line where 50% of the profits fuel a charity dedicated to restoring coral reefs. Now, he's not just making waves in fashion, but also in ocean conservation."
by kingzos April 8, 2024
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"After winning big in tech, Steve turned his sights to philanthrepreneurship, launching a sustainable clothing line where 50% of the profits fuel a charity dedicated to restoring coral reefs. Now, he's not just making waves in fashion, but also in ocean conservation."
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