Edgar Harrell, Ph.D., has spent the last 20 years helping tech startups to succeed. But for Ed, success is defined not only in terms of a company’s profitability, but is also a matter of having a positive impact on society. He believes that the work he does and the work of the companies he works with has the potential for good, and he is heartened to see more of a social conscience among today’s young entrepreneurs.

“I think people want more than making money,” he says. “I think people want to feel satisfied that they’re doing something that makes a difference. Is that too idealistic?”

Ed believes that it makes good sense to try to solve a problem in a way that is useful to society, and that this is not inconsistent with making money, a belief that is a driving force behind his efforts.

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