River Cohen – CEO of River Cohen Giving
Instead of following a relatively rigid routine, actively seek out new people and places in order to experience a different perspective. A revered pioneer known for his expertise in electronic…
Good things. That’s a broad category, and that’s on purpose. The founders featured here are building companies and organizations that make the world a little better. Social enterprises. Mission-driven brands. Companies that prove you don’t have to choose between doing well and doing good.
These interviews cover a wide range of impact-focused work. Sustainability. Community development. Social justice. Environmental innovation. Ethical business practices. The kind of work that doesn’t always make headlines but always makes a difference.
What connects these founders is intention. They started companies not just to make money, but to solve a problem they cared about. That doesn’t mean they ignore the business side. The best ones are ruthlessly practical about sustainability. Financial sustainability, that is. Because a mission-driven company that runs out of money helps nobody.
You’ll find conversations about balancing profit and purpose, measuring social impact, building brands that stand for something, and the challenge of staying true to a mission as a company grows. These are founders who believe business can be a force for good. And they’re backing that belief with action.
Instead of following a relatively rigid routine, actively seek out new people and places in order to experience a different perspective. A revered pioneer known for his expertise in electronic…
Don’t be afraid to take calculated risks. Interested in travel from a young age, Jared attended the University of California, San Diego, to study International Studies and Spanish Literature. During…
Meet Jared Sternberg – Founder and President of Gondwana Ecotours
I believe that every job is worth investing time and dignified particularly when approached with the proper work ethic and attitude. David Glenwinkel is the CEO and the founder of…
Meet David Glenwinkel – CEO and Founder of Village Care International
There are three criteria I use to measure ideas: Simplicity, Speed and Security. Michael Asare is a seasoned manager with over eighteen years of experience delivering successful revenue enabling solutions….
Meet Michael Asare – Founder & CEO of Fineprintf Technologies Inc. – FeeBelly
When I work, I work. When I’m with my wife, I’m a husband. When I’m with my kids, I’m a father. When I’m on stage, I’m a speaker. I don’t…
If we’re grateful for setbacks and “detours” in our lives, we can find meaning from adversity… Amy Oestreicher is a PTSD peer-to-peer specialist, artist, author, writer for Huffington…
At least once a day I remind myself that no matter what I have achieved through ACM Group, there will always be so much more work that will still need…
There is always more to educate ourselves on and I encourage the team to seek out ways to improve themselves, their team and the company at large. Deoné Sulgatti is…
Trust the experts and let people do what they’re good at. Shaherazad Umbreen is a business woman and social entrepreneur who runs Shoes by Shaherazad. She has created the world’s…
Entrepreneurs tend to measure success in terms of busy-ness and hours worked, but some of the best ideas come when you stop grinding and sit with your thoughts. BANGS are…
I would start sooner. I would take more risk in my early twenties and fail much more. Twill is a small startup company located in Albany, NY, we can be…
Don’t be afraid to scrap a plan and move on. Samar Shaheryar is the Co-Founder of Baby Hero, a Hong-Kong based ethical children’s clothing company dedicated to reducing infant…