Praise for The Solution Revolution

“We know that governments can’t afford to do everything these days, but fortunately there’s a revolution in how we tackle social needs. Citizens and businesses are creating a ‘solution economy’ that blends market forces and altruism to get good things done. This book shows the beauty of harnessing innovation for the public good. Watch out. It may inspire you to join the revolution!”

—Walter Isaacson, President and CEO, Aspen Institute; author, Steve Jobs

“Today the world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest market opportunities. Want to become a billionaire? Solve a billion-person problem. The Solution Revolution shows you how.”

—Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, XPRIZE Foundation; Chairman, Singularity University; coauthor, Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think

“If the writing weren’t already on the wall, Eggers and Macmillan have put it there. Too often, we are trying to address the big challenges of our day with models and institutions that don’t scale. The Solution Revolution explores how the intersections of the sectors can unlock the potential we’ll need to face the realities of the twenty-first century.”

—Jennifer Pahlka, Deputy US CTO; founder and Executive Director, Code for America

“The Solution Revolution shows how today’s corporations are increasingly measuring outcomes rather than output, and societies are judging business success not solely by the profits they make but also by the difference they make—a difference that can only be made through working across sectors.”

—Robert Collymore, CEO, Safaricom

“The Solution Revolution is a practical guide to multisector problem solving and provides a powerful framework to address the many global challenges society currently faces. It reminds us that the collective action of people and organizations can have the most effective impact.”

—Kathy Calvin, President and CEO, United Nations Foundation

“The Solution Revolution is a wise reminder that global problems shouldn’t be left to government alone to solve. Whether we’re in business, government, or the social sector, we can find solutions together if we cross boundaries and find mutual interests with stakeholders. Read this book and join today’s ‘solution economy.’”

—John Mackey, co-CEO and cofounder, Whole Foods Market; coauthor, Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business

“With a global population approaching nine billion and governments so indebted that their only answer is to beggar succeeding generations, the current path is clearly unsustainable. Eggers and Macmillan seek a better way. The Solution Revolution is well worth reading.”

—The Right Honorable Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada

“Read this book if you want to understand how the ‘solution revolution’ will create a trillion-dollar market for social good by unlocking the value of underutilized resources in ways and on a scale never possible before.”

—Rachel Botsman, coauthor, What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption

“Eggers and Macmillan vividly describe creative solutions that break the boundaries between the public and private sectors and civil society. They show just how much is possible—in everything from mining open data to turning social outcomes into an asset class.”

—Geoff Mulgan, CEO, Nesta; author, The Locust and the Bee: Predators and Creators in Capitalism’s Future

“The Solution Revolution is a pioneering book exploring the fascinating transition underway as social innovation moves to the ‘third rail’ ecosystems outside of government. Eggers and Macmillan’s revolution will be improvised!”

—Peter Sims, author, Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries

“The old African saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ is truer now than ever. With a rapidly expanding youth population, Africa is at a turning point. It will need to leverage innovative solutions to sustain the well-being of its population by tapping into all players: government, businesses, nonprofits, and individual communities. The Solution Revolution is a timely guide to how to get this done.”

—Omari Issa, CEO, Investment Climate Facility for Africa

“The Solution Revolution is a needed guide to accelerate the innovative solutions required to address the economic and social challenges we face as a consequence of unsustainable models of growth.”

—Roberto Artavia, Chairman, Viva Trust; CEO, Social Progress Imperative

“How can businesses and governments work together with innovative ‘citizen changemakers’ and social entrepreneurs? The Solution Revolution spotlights individuals and institutions that ‘get it,’ and offers a perfect jumping-off point for those seeking real social impact.”

—Premal Shah, President, Kiva