The Business of Impact

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Is sustainability at odds with profitability?In this week’s reflection episode, I tackle the tension between sustainability and profitability. Hear from past guests Eleanor Allen of B Lab, Karine Rouge of Veolia, David Lewis of MoveEV, and Kristina Lund from Pattern Energy. We unpack how good business can be both profitable and sustainable, the importance of considering multiple stakeholders, and the need to stay agile in a rapidly changing market.Listen to the excerpts and understand the lessons on profitability from the guests’ collective perspective. And then, if you are curious, go back and listen to the full episode that piques your interest the most.Subscribe, share, and support the podcast for more discussions with leaders and innovators who drive meaningful change.Let's stay engaged, stay curious, and continue to make an impact.

Why aren’t electric vehicles being adopted faster in the US?That is the question this episode’s guest, David Lewis, researched as he built his AI-backed, green tech company, MoveEV.He did not jump on the bandwagon to support obvious solutions, such as building more charging infrastructure. Instead, he studied the real barriers and partnered with enterprises and municipalities to address them.Subscribe, share, and support the podcast for more discussions with leaders and innovators who drive meaningful change.Let's stay engaged, stay curious, and continue to make an impact.

Have you recently encountered a problem that surprisingly has no solution. Might that be an opportunity for a new business venture the world desperately needs? Our guest this week, David Lewis, faced such a predicament. Dave, the Founder and CEO of MoveEV, an AI-backed green tech solution company, encountered challenges when purchasing an electric vehicle. Instead of despairing, he saw an opportunity for innovation. Tune into this week's episode to discover how MoveEV provides enterprises and their employees with solutions to navigate the complexities of transitioning to electric vehicles.Subscribe, share, and support the podcast for more discussions with leaders and innovators who drive meaningful change.Let's stay engaged, stay curious, and continue to make an impact.

Do we stand a chance of realizing positive change in our world if CEOs focus solely on business KPIs? This week’s guest on The Business of Impact finds KPIs necessary but certainly not sufficient for leaders who feel called to have an impact that extends beyond their company’s bottom line. Tune in as I continue my conversation with Karine Rouge, Veolia North America’s Municipal Water CEO, as we discuss how she navigates the turbulent waters of gaining broader acceptance of water reuse.Subscribe, share, and support the podcast for more discussions with leaders and innovators who drive meaningful change.Let's stay engaged, stay curious, and continue to make an impact.

This week's episode features Karine Rouge, CEO of Veolia North America Municipal Water Services. Karine, who began her career as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in London, shares her experiences in the water industry and how she is working towards protecting the water supply through water reuse. With a leadership philosophy shaped by her global experiences, Karine emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and collaboration across different sectors to address escalating climate change concerns. The episode is filled with inspiring stories of transformation, shared purpose, and embracing authenticity in leadership. Don't miss the preview of the next episode, where Karine talks about how water reuse protects the water supply. Subscribe, share, and support the podcast for more discussions with leaders and innovators who drive meaningful change. Let's stay engaged, curious, and make an impact.

Cecilia Edwards continues her discussion with Don Williams, the former CEO and chairman of Trammell Crow Company. Listen as they highlight how Don and his team established the Foundation for Community Empowerment (FCE) and their strategies for addressing gang violence, affordable housing, and improving public education. Learn about FCE's role as a neutral third party and convener in collaboration with the community. Discover how they leveraged their credibility to make changes at scale and work towards community involvement to create lasting impact.