Eric Ries | Is it even possible to build an Incorruptible company?

Many of us have a sense that even well-meaning companies and institutions lose their way, sometimes becoming downright evil.Eric Ries is a legend when it comes to building tech companies and his new book is written from the perspective of someone whose been 'on the frontlines in the battle for the soul of our economy'.Incorruptible is a new blueprint for companies that will prosper and endure without losing their soul. Now more than ever we need great organisations, institutions and companies. Things that bring us together, not that tear us apart. That we can trust in to put shared human interests and values at the heart of what they do.If you're going to listen to one Humans in the Loop episode, make it this one.Buy the book now.Where else you can listenYoutubeApple podcastsOr wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters00:00 The Core Thesis of 'Incorruptible'02:52 The Urgency of the Moment07:13 Understanding Financial Gravity12:21 The Concept of Shareholder Primacy17:54 The Misconception of Capitalism23:13 Examples of Resilient Companies26:59 The Value of Innovative Corporate Structures28:59 AI Governance and Corporate Responsibility30:35 The Role of Governance in AI Companies32:50 Integrity and Mission in Corporate Governance35:45 The Importance of Principles in Business Decisions38:30 The Role of Integrity in Governance40:49 The Consequences of Corporate Mission Statements43:28 Balancing Lean Startup Principles with Governance46:35 The Right Time for Founders to Implement Governance49:23 An Optimistic Vision for the Future of BusinessLinkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/https://x.com/ericrieshttps://www.instagram.com/ericriesactual/https://www.tiktok.com/@ericriesactualhttps://news.theleanstartup.com/https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow Get in touchInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/humansinthelooppod⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theuncommonfounder.com