1. The Discourse of Civic Entrepreneurs
What entrepreneurs do:
Entrepreneurs design innovative solutions for efficient impact, leveraging resources to solve problems. They bring solutions to scale, disrupting old systems that hold back progress.
Design innovative solutions
Leverage diverse resources
Bring solutions to scale
Disrupt systems and industries
The Power of “Civic”:
Civic entrepreneurs channel innovation for the common good.
Locally responsive
Cause-focused
Partnering with government
Advocacy & empowerment

2. CE in Action: 4 Phases Problem Analysis Resource Mapping
Entrepreneurial Solution
Designing the Pitch

3. CORE IDEAS FOR CIVIC ENTREPENEURSHIP
Profit with a (local) purpose
Direct advocacy/close citizen contact
Grassroots based
Sustainable & Scaleable
Structured/strategic
Collaborative
Cross community adoption (scaling)
Leanness
Innovative

4. RELEVANCE TO GAME DESIGN
Not all of the CE principles may apply to the gaming project, but some might, which can yield a strong game design and product. Here are some examples of how a few CE principles may apply:
Empowerment/Direct advocacy/close citizen contact:
How can the game design be maximized to serve potential users in the best ways possible?
What design features of the game generate a sense of empowerment for potential users?
CORRESPONDING ACTION: Connecting and empathizing with potential users to understand them and their realities, which can inform design decisions.
Collaborative/Leveraging Diverse Resources:
How is information and knowledge from different disciplines being incorporated into the game and enhancing the user experience? Do all participants in the project from different backgrounds have an equitable voice in the design process?
How are you continually working with user groups to ensure that their needs are incorporated into the game?
CORRESPONDING ACTION: Conducting research on what contributes to the multiple realities and needs of users; and being in consistent contact with potential users (e.g. focus groups)