Do Mission-Focused Tech Jobs Exist? Here’s What to Look For
As the incoming CTO at education technology company Curriculum Associates, a major factor in my decision to work for the company was the authenticity of its mission. This commitment to social impact has kept me motivated, engaged, and driven to continue making a true difference in people’s lives. Looking for a purposeful job in tech? […]
Circular Economy Success Secret: Start With Product Design
The World Bank predicts that global annual waste generation will have reached 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050. That’s almost a 75 percent increase on the 2 billion tons we generate today. Building a circular economy will play a crucial role in reducing this forecast. Here, Mats W Lundberg, head of sustainability at global engineering group […]
The Morning Habits and Routines of Millionaires
Productivity and success are all about mindset and routine. Don’t believe me? Look no further than some of the greats: Oprah, Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. To us, they’re billionaires, people we look up to in hopes of one day achieving even just a tiny slice of what they have. But in all honesty, […]
Returning to the Office is Ultimately Good for Business
As the vaccination rollout is gathering pace and restrictions are easing, many business leaders are considering if and when to return to the office. While saving on office costs and commuting time is attractive for any business leader, there are some key factors to reflect on that may not be immediately apparent and could affect […]
8 Questions Every Aspiring Business Owner Must Ask
Do you have what it takes to own a business? Your first answer might be that it depends on the market, but that’s only part of the story. So is thinking it depends on your product. The bottom line is it depends on you. We tend to hear more about business successes than failures. Although […]
How to Feedforward, and Never Feedback
We were a young breakaway agency, packed with talent and hungry for all the opportunities we could get. Our overhead included a ridiculously large budget for salaries that had to be covered every month. We brought in all the clients we could and always asked for their feedback on our work and our agency — how […]
Will Businesses Coax the Work-from-Home Genie Back in the Bottle?
It has been more than a year since the pandemic forced a huge swath of employers to shutter their offices and require employees to work from home. Now, the nation’s vaccine campaign has changed the course of the pandemic and many employers are ready to welcome back their workers. The question, however, is whether or […]
For Plastic-Free to take Hold, Businesses Need to Form Strong Partnerships, Compete with Conventional Products
As the impacts of plastic pollution have received greater attention in recent years, many companies have begun committing to reduce their plastic usage and production. Plastic pollution is such a major issue for many reasons. It doesn’t decompose quickly, there is not sufficient infrastructure to recycle it, and its production often involves oil, natural gas, […]
Why Culture Should Be the Cornerstone of Your Company
Culture should be the cornerstone of every company. Every business owner should know this by now, but many don’t realize what exactly culture should be (it goes beyond just pizza parties and paid lunches) and why it’s so crucial to the success of their companies. The title of this article should read as an obvious […]
Plant-Based Food Retail Sales Grow 27% to $7 Billion in 2020
New data commissioned by GFI and PBFA shows U.S. sales of plant-based meat, dairy, and eggs have outpaced conventional animal products’ sales for the third consecutive year. New data released by the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA) and The Good Food Institute (GFI) shows that U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods continued to increase by double […]
