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In episode 64 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Di-Ann Eisnor, CEO of byCore and Co-Founder of Neighborhood Start Fund on selling Waze to Google for $1 billion and bringing the best of Silicon Valley to underserved communities in America. We also speak about her short time at WeWork o

In episode 58 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Daniel Epstein, founder of Unreasonable on his long journey of building his impact portfolio of companies and supporting over 200 entrepreneurs who have raised more than $4B in financing, generated over $3B in revenue, and are impacting

And I’m back with season 3, and much earlier than I thought. When I ended season 2, I was feeling super uncertain and nervous about moving through COVID-19.  That hasn’t changed. I also thought I would use the season to dive into the shifts social businesses in India were going through post-pandemic

The best way to get advice is from those who’ve experienced it in their own skin. I’ve been asking close to a hundred social entrepreneurs “What’s the piece of advice you’d like to give to other businesses trying to make a difference for good?” and this is what they said. From the day I discovered…

Elvis & Kresse turns decommissioned fire hoses into sustainable fashion accessories, and donates half of its profits to support renewable energy and women’s empowerment projects, as well as firefighters in need. The social enterprise’s products, which include bags, wallets, belts, notebooks or lapto

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a tremendous silver lining is how millions of people are responding to urgent needs around the globe. It’s incredible to see the number of fundraisers created daily to raise funds for all related causes — GoFundMe has become the take action button of the internet. Behind

Crafted Society, an Amsterdam based luxury goods brand whose mission is to use luxury for good, has secured more than €1m in external capital from a selection of business angels to support the brand’s international growth strategy. The brand, which is unique in its approach of transparently platform

Inspired by others minimizing their impact at their events, I’ve found some great ways to do so when welcoming your little one too.  I need to disclose that efforts at my baby shower were focused on waste reduction and positive steps for being more ethical – I can’t claim 100% sustainability yet! Ba

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are registered in the United States. Behind every nonprofit organization is a talented, dedicated, nonprofit founder with a compelling mission and a transformational vision. These nonprof

As more and more countries and cities make recycling compulsory, and invest in responsible waste management infrastructure, consumers also need to become more aware on what can and can’t be recycled. I have put together the below list of everyday consumer items that can’t be recycled, along with pra

Contemporary entrepreneurship requires a keen sense of doing right while doing well. At the core of successful social enterprises are individuals focused on discovering desirable, and equitable, solutions for the benefit of the public. Social impact careers are available in a variety of organization

This will mark the 7th edition of our Social Entrepreneurs to watch for list.

Happy New Year! It’s been over two years that I have been given the opportunity to become a regular contributor to Causeartist, and as we are commencing 2020, I wanted to reflect on the social enterprises, nonprofits, socially and environmentally conscious ventures whose stories I have had the pleas

New Story, the global nonprofit, and ICON, a construction technology company, announce the unveiling of the first two 3D printed homes in the planned 50 home community.

I always thought the term “sustainable events” was a walking oxymoron for events are one of the most energy-intensive, high-waste undertakings. I am, however, also a firm believer that every “little green step” counts in the path towards more sustainable business practices.   I was therefore extreme

Meet Vera, a new platform that allows members to easily offset their plastic footprint for as low as $6/month. Every year, an estimated 14 billion pounds of plastic and waste ends up in our oceans, by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in our seas. We as consumers, entrepreneurs, and creativ

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the shopping phenomenon that is Black Friday has taken the world by storm. Last year Black Friday brought in $6.2 billion in online sales – a growth of 23.6% year over year. But behind these ‘bargain deals’ lies a true cost to the planet and people…

Packaging is a feature that’s meant to do more than keeping a product safe or making transportation easy. Packaging is considered as an effective advertising tool. Today packaging has become part of products’ design. Packaging is art.  But packaging is also waste. Some brands, widely found selling i

Fail fast. These are wise words if you want to grow your startup, but ask any social entrepreneur, and they’ll share that the constant failure, even when part of intentionally designed experiments to better solve problems and find a market, can wear you down. At the Social Capital Markets conference

By combining community-based enforcement and sustainable livelihood development, a coalition of NGOs and government successfully cut manta ray catches by over 90% in what used to be the world’s largest manta ray hunting ground. The world’s largest manta ray fishery The remote community of Lamakera i

Luxury and eco-friendly behavior are closer than ever these past few years with more and more hotels adopting this environmentally responsible business direction. From big cities to remote locations, you can easily find eco-friendly luxury destinations and have a great time while also saving our pla

Red Bull Basement University, a global tech for good platform has opened applications for student teams from 27 countries, to submit their innovative ideas for how to improve student life. Finalists with the top-voted ideas from each country will be invited to the Red Bull Basement University Global

Meet KUROS, a social enterprise brand creating a give back model that delivers free pepper spray to at-risk populations of women around the globe. Assaults and gender based violence is a growing issue around the globe. In many developing countries where the laws and justice system are ineffective, w

Arunachalam Muruganantham, dubbed as India’s Menstrual or Pad Man, created an eco friendly pad machine, giving millions of women in his home country and around the world access to both menstrual hygiene and sustainable employment. Poor sanitation practices After seeing his wife use dirty rags during