Ep 6: The business of early learning: Rethinking impact through social enterprise

What happens when early childhood development meets entrepreneurial innovation? In this powerful episode, Marli Hoffman joins us to explore how social enterprise models are transforming pre-schools into sustainable, women-led businesses that uplift entire communities. Drawing on her experience as co-owner of Little Ashford Pre-school and as a leader in educational innovation, Marli shares how she introduced tablet-based learning into classrooms, scaled its impact in underserved communities and reimagined what a pre-school can be. Hosted by Kelsley Sharpley from Masicorp, this conversation explores how technology, infrastructure and enterprise can significantly impact outcomes for children, families and educators, particularly in low-income settings. In this episode, Marli Hoffman unpacks: The moment she realised pre-schools could be micro-enterprises Her journey integrating technology into early learning How ECD centres can drive education and economic empowerment Why women’s leadership is key to thriving ECD ecosystems Resources mentioned in this episode: Marli Hoffman’s TEDx Talk – Preschoolers and Technology https://www.amicorpcommunityfoundation.org/ GROW Educare Centres SmartStart SA Masicorp Education Projects Breadline Africa If you believe in building a future where quality early learning is powered by local leadership, share this episode and join the conversation. #OurVoiceOurFuture #MarliHoffman #EarlyLearning #SocialEnterprise #ECD #BreadlineAfrica #Masicorp #PreschoolInnovation