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Welcome to Good Podcasts from Pioneers Post - the global news platform for people building a better world through good business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. ‘Social investment is not going to solve everything’ - Alastair Davis, CEO of Social Investment Scotland

    FEB 6

    ‘Social investment is not going to solve everything’ - Alastair Davis, CEO of Social Investment Scotland

    Good Leaders: As Social Investment Scotland marks 25 years, CEO Alastair Davis talks to Tim West about his dedication to community finance, Scotland’s social investment journey, and how sabbaticals, Friday night cooking and a unique leadership style help him lead with ambition – without burning out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  2. Giselle Gonzales, founder of EqualReach: creating opportunities for displaced tech workers

    JAN 7

    Giselle Gonzales, founder of EqualReach: creating opportunities for displaced tech workers

    Good Leaders Podcast: Giselle Gonzales explains to host Tim West how her journey documenting refugees’ journey across Europe ten years ago inspired her to launch EqualReach, a social enterprise that connects businesses to highly-skilled tech teams in refugee communities – and the twists and turns of her founder journey.  On the podcast, Gonzales talks about: How a life-changing experience started the story of EqualReachHow she first established her social enterprise, from finding a name and deciding on the organisation’s legal form to measure impactThe dangers of thinking you can do everything and never ask for help and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  3. Urbania: The Colombian enterprise using great coffee to do good

    12/15/2025

    Urbania: The Colombian enterprise using great coffee to do good

    Good Stories Podcast: Colombia is famous for its top quality coffee, but the brew can offer more than just a pick-me-up. Anna Patton meets the co-founders of social enterprise Urbania in Medellín, who are creating jobs for victims of conflict as well as protecting precious ecosystems.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  4. Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA: ‘Africa is the perfect sandbox for us to really get innovative’

    10/20/2025

    Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA: ‘Africa is the perfect sandbox for us to really get innovative’

    Good Leaders Podcast: The CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Frank Aswani speaks to Tim West about solving your own problems, how Africans turn “embarrassing” issues into entrepreneurial opportunities and why it took him to leave the continent to realise his love and pride for Africa. On the podcast, Aswani talks about: His vision for impact investing in Africa and the continent’s value as an innovation lab for the global impact movementHow he is inspired by young social innovation leaders across the continentHow sports, music and family help him balance the demands of being an impact CEO and more... AVPA is a network of impact investors committed to increasing capital flows towards social investment in Africa. It is holding its annual conference on 3-5 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, expecting 400 delegates from more than 30 countries. More information and tickets can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  5. Gentrification or regeneration? The Edinburgh social enterprise helping a community navigate transformational investment

    08/22/2025

    Gentrification or regeneration? The Edinburgh social enterprise helping a community navigate transformational investment

    Regeneration and gentrification are often two sides of the same coin. With £1.3bn being pumped into one of Scotland's poorest areas, social enterprise The Granton Project is ensuring that local communities truly benefit. This episode was supported by a partnership with Good Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  6. ‘A decent CEO sticks around when things are hard’ – June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation

    07/22/2025

    ‘A decent CEO sticks around when things are hard’ – June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation

    One of the most respected social enterprise leaders in the UK, June O’Sullivan has led LEYF for the past two decades, overcoming the hardest challenges with her characteristic combination of determination and stubbornness. Speaking to host Tim West on the Good Leaders podcast, the winner of the WISE100 Social Business Woman of the Year gives us a lesson in social enterprise, impact and leadership.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  7. The Liverpool social enterprise building on a legacy of education for women

    06/23/2025

    The Liverpool social enterprise building on a legacy of education for women

    Join Pioneers Post reporter David Lyons in Liverpool, England, where social enterprise Blackburne House is providing educational courses for underserved women in the local community while innovating its business model to expand its positive impact. This episode was supported by a partnership with Good Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  8. ‘Inaction is the death knell of leadership’ – Matty McEvoy, CEO of mental health platform Together All

    06/09/2025

    ‘Inaction is the death knell of leadership’ – Matty McEvoy, CEO of mental health platform Together All

    How to keep sane as the CEO of a mission-driven mental health platform, when spiralling demand puts pressure on your mission? Matty McEvoy, CEO of Together All, talks to hosts Tim West and Liam Black about enshrining purpose in a growing company, being an “accidental CEO” and why he makes time to coach ice hockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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Welcome to Good Podcasts from Pioneers Post - the global news platform for people building a better world through good business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Pioneers Post
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pioneers Post
  • Show Website
    Good Podcasts