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Social Entrepreneur Profiled on Forbes.com

BYU alum Peter Harris was profiled on Forbes.com for his work as a social entrepreneur. In the article Harris credits his involvement with the Ballard Center for shaping his career path. Harris works as both a venture capitalist for Salt Lake City-based University Venture Fund and as a consultant for Fairbourne Consulting, a firm that assists organizations in identifying, launching and running micro-enterprises in new and developing economies.

BYU alum Peter Harris was profiled in Forbes for his work as a social entrepreneur.
BYU alum Peter Harris was profiled in Forbes for his work as a social entrepreneur.

Click here to read the full profile on Forbes.com.

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Writer: Brett Lee

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