Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Social entrepreneurship on a crossroad: the case of Sunbird Straws Subject The topic of the resource Ecopreneur; Entrepreneurship; Environment and society; Financial planning; Leadership dilemma; Small businesses; Social enterprise; Social entrepreneurship Description An account of the resource Learning outcomes: The learning objectives are intended to stimulate the students comprehension of the various challenges faced by Indian social entrepreneurs. The case study offers a rich educational experience spanning diverse fields, including business operations, entrepreneurship, sustainable products, social innovation and financial planning. The case study on social entrepreneurship will guide students to comprehend its concept, significance, challenges and understand how businesses can be a force for positive social impact. The case study serves as a valuable tool for graduate students, helping them improve their critical thinking and solution-focused skills in preparation for their future entrepreneurial endeavors. Students should be able to analyze the case study, answer questions and evaluate the co-founders business expansion dilemma. Case overview/synopsis: Social entrepreneurs are vital in tackling pressing societal issues, fostering innovation and creating lasting solutions for rural communities. However, their unique challenges often go unnoticed. This case study highlights the journey of Dr Saji Kurungatil Varghese, the co-founder of Sunbird Straws, an eco-friendly startup, and the complexities they faced while considering business expansion. The purpose of this case study is to provide insight into the world of social entrepreneurs and emphasize their importance and contribution on a wide scale. Complexity academic level: This case study is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Supplementary materials: Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code: CSS3: Entrepreneurship. 2025, Emerald Publishing Limited. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Datta P.; Modi S.; Singh Y.; Mathew J. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol-15, No. 1, pp. 1-20. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-11-2023-0435" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-11-2023-0435</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85214418509&amp;doi=10.1108%2FEEMCS-11-2023-0435&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=cc183cc9ee393595c73f8ebcb09175d1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85214418509&amp;doi=10.1108%2fEEMCS-11-2023-0435&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=cc183cc9ee393595c73f8ebcb09175d1</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 20450621 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Datta P., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Modi S., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Singh Y., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Mathew J., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India