Kim Graham-Nye, CoFounder, gDiapers
“Mindful training is the single biggest competitive advantage in our complex world today.” – Chade-Meng Tan Vision: A world where resources are used and reused in a sustainable ecosystem that strives for the best use of all resources, including people. Action: Took advantage of their ability to turn waste into resource. gDiapers became a resource for parents looking […]
Jane Elliot, Schoolteacher
“Keep me from ever judging a man until I have walked a mile in his moccasins.” Vision: Eliminating racial discrimination by showing similarities rather than differences. Action: In 1968, Elliot needed to explain Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination to her class. Her innovative approach to highlight different racial perspectives made her pupils feel what it […]
Felipe Vergara, CEO, Lumni
“Investing in the future potential of young people is the worthiest and best investment you can make.” Vision: Making higher education affordable for everyone. Action: Manages social-investment funds that invest in the education of students. In exchange, each student commits to pay a fixed percentage of income for 120 months after graduation. Students and investors are brought […]
Alex Budak, CoFounder, Start Some Good
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson Vision: A world where everyone has the tools, knowledge and resources to create new futures for themselves and for their communities. Action: Tearing down barriers so more people can start doing good in the world. StartSomeGood.com empowers people to […]
David Goswick, CEO, HOUZE
“Promote the energy sustainability sector as a whole, as this promotes energy security and helps avoid global conflicts over oil.” Vision: To create the most affordable and cleanest energy house in the world. Action: Created a zero energy house that guarantees no energy bills for 10 years. Goswick has engaged NASA scientists to create new technologies that change […]
Debbie Levin, President, Environmental Media Association
“Business skills can do more than just make money – it can do some real good. It’s important to take risks and be an entrepreneur.” – Jeff Skoll Vision: Consumers can guide the success of corporations by what they choose to purchase. By creating this demand, the consumer controls the marketplace. Action: Working with Toyota, Levin helped […]
Cynthia Cleveland, Founder, Broad Think
“If your actions inspire others to do more, to learn more, to dream more or become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Vision: A world where everyone’s talent is valued, our differences are a strength and collaboration provides new solutions. Action: Created educational programs for increasing board skills. Supported the Lean In movement […]
Shari Arison, Businesswoman, philanthropist
“If there’s no planet, there’s no bottom line.” Vision: To be a catalyst for bringing about positive change to people, society and the planet. Action: The Arison Group operates two channels, business and philanthropy, as complementary platforms for doing good. Arison’s wide circle of businesses and organizations have created a large footprint to inspire change. […]
Richard Bergfors, President, Max Hamburgers
“As we are a part of the problem, we want to be a part of the solution.” Vision: All people should have the possibility to meet their own needs and given the chance to contribute. Action: Responsibility is a core value incorporated in all business decisions. Diversity is fundamental and staff reflect the mix in […]
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), Former President of South Africa
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Vision: A society based on dialogue and the art of speaking and listening to others. Action: Implemented transformative dialogue, problem-solving and social renewal that made South Africa’s remarkable transition […]
