One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385M girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide, who often lack access to basic goods and services - including shoes. This week, hear from Buddy Teaster, the CEO of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing.
Read MoreThere are more than 2 million companies in the U.S. alone that have at least five employees. That means there are 2 million CEOs in this country, and that you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming one yourself! Hooman Yazhari is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Beyond Capital Fund. He is a CEO with international experience and serves on several Boards including Bristow Group and Voyager Aviation. He focuses on change management through the life cycles of distressed companies undergoing transformation.
Read MoreNearly 25 million women live below the poverty line in the U.S., but menstrual products are not covered by food stamps. Additionally, 38 states tax tampons and other feminine hygiene products as non-essentials. In this episode, we speak with Molly Hayward, a founder on the frontlines of destigmatizing menstrual care. Molly is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Cora, a company that sells organic feminine hygiene products, including tampons, pads, and more.
Read MoreApproximately 80% of nonprofit leaders say access to capital is their biggest challenge. In the United States, only 20% of nonprofit grants are unrestricted - meaning only 20% of funding can support overhead costs, which prevents many nonprofits from being able to invest in their teams. This week, learn about how business and nonprofits can work together to solve this challenge with Audette Exel, the Chair and Founder of Adara Group.
Read MoreAmericans spend an estimated $3.5-trillion on healthcare every year. The insurance process is responsible for more than 25% of the overall cost of healthcare. However, 60% of all family bankruptcies are related to medical expenses. In this episode, hear from David Silverstein, the founder and CEO of Amaze PBC, a company dedicated to empowering people to take charge of their own healthcare.
Read MoreWe may not realize it, but many children’s toys contain toxic materials and are contaminated with industrial chemicals. According to some studies, 67% of toys may exceed hazardous waste limits set by the Stockholm Convention. This week, hear from Nasiba Adilova about how we can be more conscious consumers when it comes to our children's toys and more.
Read MoreAccording to the NRDC, restaurants in the U.S. waste an estimated 22 - 33 million pounds of food every year. Learn more about Leslie Silverglide, the co-founder and CEO of MIXT, a fast-casual restaurant chain offering healthy meal options in 18 locations around the U.S. including Dallas!
Read MoreThis week, tune in for a deep dive with our co-host, Eva Yazhari! She shares what it was like to grow up with artist parents, being a "Wolf of Wall Street," and what it means to live purposefully. Eva is the founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund, an impact investment fund focused on early-stage companies in India and East Africa.
Read MoreAccording to the Harvard Business Review, companies with higher-than-average diversity had 19% higher innovation revenues. Further, companies in the top quarter for racial/ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to surpass peers in terms of profitability. In this episode, we hear from Michael Kennedy, CEO of KAI Design & Build, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. KAI provides all planning services for new construction including architecture, engineering, and interior design.
Read MoreDid you know that 1 in every $4 is invested using socially responsible strategies? Find out more about what conscious investing looks like in this week's episode, featuring Jessica Droste Yagan, the CEO of Impact Engine, an investment firm that manages funds to invest in for-profit, positive-impact businesses.
Read MoreThe USDA recommends eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to stay healthy. However, an estimated 90% of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables - at all. This week, hear from Wan Kim, the CEO of Smoothie King, and how he wants to empower his customers to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Read MoreLearn about how one company is tackling this issue in this week's episode, featuring Ajaita Shah, the founder and CEO of Frontier Markets. She has over 15 years of experience working on business in rural India. Her company, Frontier Markets, has built a scalable distribution model that works with 3,000 female entrepreneurs that are helping 700,000 households in India's last-mile get access to safe, affordable clean energy products and other household goods. Ajaita’s is working to create a sustainable supply channel for a wide range of products for low-income households in rural India.
Read MoreDid you know Ed Stevens was a Russian literature major in college? Tune into the Holiday Edition of The Beyond Capital Podcast to learn more about your host, Ed Stevens! Ed is a seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur, executive, and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Preciate, a company dedicated to developing meaningful, enduring relationships in the workplace.
Read MoreThe Global Impact Investing Network has estimated the impact investing market at over $502 billion, managed by a growing 1,340 organizations around the world. This week, we speak to Adam Bendell, the CEO of Toniic, a global community for impact investors, with members in 26 countries. Toniic provides families, individuals, and companies with access to impact investment deals, tools and networking.
Read MoreA recent Gallup study found that 23% of U.S. employees reported feeling burned out at work very often or always. According to Harvard Business Review, burnout accounts for over $125 billion in health-care spending each year. In this episode, Julie Cass, the founder and CEO of the Positive Change Group talks about how to bring wellness to the workplace, and build a great company culture that will deliver results.
Read MoreAlmost 20% of U.S. annual greenhouse gas emissions come from commercial real estate buildings. Globally, buildings account for more than 30% of global climate-changing carbon emissions. Energy use is also the single largest operating expense for commercial office buildings.
Learn about Jessica Bailey, the founder and CEO of Greenworks Lending. Greenworks provides financing for commercial real estate properties to improve their energy consumption and renewable energy infrastructure.
Read MoreAccording to most climate scientists, we need to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to limit the global temperature increase and to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. But how can we get utility companies to transition fully to clean energy? In this episode, learn about Yoav Lurie's efforts to mitigate climate change and global warming by working with utility companies.
Read MoreWhat do NASA, Intel and Nike all have in common? They care about inclusive growth. According to a recent Deloitte study, 65% of U.S. companies surveyed now rate “inclusive growth” as one of their top three goals, eclipsing strategies like “growing market share” or “being the category leader." This week, hear from Carrie Freeman, the Managing Partner of Second Muse, an accelerator and “economy-builder” to learn about what inclusive growth really means: building a prosperous, equitable future.
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