Firm Ethics

Evan Rudowski

Firm Ethics focuses on entrepreneurs who are building for-profit businesses with a mission to do good. We call it business with a conscience.

Episodes

  1. 08/04/2019

    Firm Ethics: David Katz, CEO of The Plastic Bank

    David Katz is a dynamic, inspirational speaker described by many as “the best in the sustainability industry.” He is globally renowned for The Plastic Bank’s solution to make plastic waste a currency that transcends poverty while stopping the flow of plastic into our oceans. Salt Magazine’s list of the world’s Top 100 Compassionate Business Leaders recognized David as #4 between Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Elon Musk. David has made appearances in the award-winning documentary A Plastic Ocean, the reality TV show Dragons Den and countless news interviews. In this episode of Firm Ethics, David shares his vision for gathering a billion people together to monetize waste while improving lives, and describes how he developed the strength and determination to lead this visionary effort.

    Firm Ethics: David Katz, CEO of The Plastic Bank

  2. 05/13/2019

    Firm Ethics: Anat Shperling, Toya

    Anat Shperling is co-founder of Toya, and an experienced social entrepreneur and developer of programs for female empowerment. In 2004 she founded the Women in the Picture Association in Israel, leading a change in the status and representation of women filmmakers; the association’s flagship project was the International Women’s Film Festival. Anat also serves as the chairperson of the film repertoire committee at the Israeli Ministry of Education.  Toya is creating a brand of digital games designed to inspire and motivate young girls to realize their full potential. Toya's playful learning experience combines unique elements that enable girls to become the heroes while revealing the life stories of exceptional women. In this episode of Firm Ethics, Anat talks with host Evan Rudowski about the motivations behind Toya, and the company's future plans.

    Firm Ethics: Anat Shperling, Toya

  3. 05/13/2019

    Firm Ethics: Jules Peck, Avon Mutual

    Jules Peck has had a unique thirty -year career working on sustainable development at the interfaces of the worlds of business, government and civil society.  Jules has spent part of his career in and around politics at the EC and with the UN, in London and in Washington, as well as directing David Cameron's Quality of Life Commission. Another part of his career has been in corporate purpose and sustainability where Jules has worked with CEOs, boards and senior executives of many of the world’s largest companies. Currently Jules is founding director of Avon Mutual, a new community bank for Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire in the west of England. In this episode of Firm Ethics, Jules talks with host Evan Rudowski about Avon Mutual and about how to create a viable community economy.

    Firm Ethics: Jules Peck, Avon Mutual

  4. 05/13/2019

    Firm Ethics: Anju Rupal of Abhati Suisse

    Drawing on her Indian heritage and working from her base in Switzerland, Anju Rupal founded Abhati Suisse in 2013 to create a new line of sustainable, fair trade beauty products built around the philosophy of Seva, or "selfless service." A certified BCorp, all Abhati Suisse products are formulated from the highest-quality ingredients, with deep respect for the farmers who provide the ingredients, and the environment they come from. A large share of Abhati Suisse profits go to support local farms, woodland and education programs. In particular, Abhati Suisse works with the NGO Educate Girls and has made it possible for an estimated 160,000 girls to acquire an education. In this episode of Firm Ethics, recorded in September 2018, Anju talks with host Evan Rudowski about her inspiration for Abhati Suisse and her journey to make it happen.

    Firm Ethics: Anju Rupal of Abhati Suisse
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About

Firm Ethics focuses on entrepreneurs who are building for-profit businesses with a mission to do good. We call it business with a conscience.

Information

  • Creator
    Evan Rudowski
  • Years Active
    2019
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Evan Rudowski
  • Show Website
    Firm Ethics