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Part of the Michigan Ross +Impact Studio, we bring impactful ideas to life using business and design tools along with university research expertise. This podcast series is produced by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross.

  1. Beyond Shareholder Primacy

    JAN 9

    Beyond Shareholder Primacy

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Stuart Hart, Professor in Residence at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute and co-founder of InterNality.  In this interview, Stu discusses  the nature of his work there, the direction of modern capitalism, and how to change business, policy, and education from the ground up.

    20 min
  2. Technology, Innovation, and Social Work

    09/16/2025

    Technology, Innovation, and Social Work

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Jes Kane, Google Australia’s APAC Public Affairs and Social Impact Manager.  In this interview, Jes discusses her work with Google, measuring social impact in philanthropy, and her plans as she pursues a PhD in Social Work.

    15 min
  3. Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart

    02/12/2025

    Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Xavier Blot, Professor of Climate Change and Energy Transition at Emlyon Business School.  The session explores Professor Blot’s insights from responding to student protests and integrating climate and sustainability education into business schools in Europe.

    15 min
  4. Is ESG Just a Marketing Scam?

    10/28/2024

    Is ESG Just a Marketing Scam?

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios Today, interviews Tariq Fancy, BlackRock’s first global chief investment officer for sustainable investing and founder of the Rumie Initiative.  In this interview, Tariq discusses his experience working on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in an investment company and credibility issues facing US companies who embrace ESG.

    19 min
  5. ESG: At Home in Europe and Soon, the World

    05/22/2024

    ESG: At Home in Europe and Soon, the World

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Kim Dabbs, Global VP of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase and best-selling author of "You Belong Here." In this episode, Kim discusses  her path from nonprofit work into her current job at Steelcase, and why she moved to Munich for it.

    12 min
  6. The Genesis of ESG: An Insider's Look

    01/08/2024

    The Genesis of ESG: An Insider's Look

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Neil Hawkins, CEO and president of the World Environment Center and Executive-in-Residence for Business+Impact. In this episode, Neil discusses  his integration of environmental and social considerations within the core of the Dow’s business strategy and reporting, and his front row seat to the genesis of ESG.

    14 min
  7. Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit

    08/31/2023

    Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Tom Sugrue, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at NYU, and author of "Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit."  In this episode, Tom dispels the myth that Detroit's economic hardship and racial tensions began with the 1967 riots and instead identifies factors at play since the 1920s, and looks ahead to a brighter future for Detroit.

    15 min
  8. Investing Directly into Climate Solutions

    04/06/2023

    Investing Directly into Climate Solutions

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Franz Hochstrasser,  Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Raise Green and 2018 graduate of Yale University.  In this episode, Franz discusses his company's work in climate investment, from inclusive investment opportunities to considerations of the JOBS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.

    9 min
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Part of the Michigan Ross +Impact Studio, we bring impactful ideas to life using business and design tools along with university research expertise. This podcast series is produced by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross.

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  • Creator
    Impact Studio at Michigan Ross
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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    Clean
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