Ethics VIBES

The president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, Chris Watts, discusses how his nonprofit has managed growth and maintained funding without compromising their core mission and values. He also describes how to build strong organizational culture.This episode is part of the series Ethical Tensions Facing Nonprofits, which seeks to educate scholars and practitioners on how non-profit leaders address and overcome challenges surrounding funding, mission alignment, and government intervention, among others. Non-profit directors and CEOs from around the region share their stories on how they manage their values and ethics in the wake of multiple conflicting pressures.

The president of Netramind Innovations, Dr. Jay Chhablani, discusses how his company uses AI to detect age-related macular degeneration while protecting patients' personal data. He also explains the importance of working with business partners that share ethical values.This episode is part of the series Ethical AI and the Common Good, which examines AI development and showcases business examples of how AI can be used ethically for the common good. This series features real-life stories of professionals who successfully use AI responsibly.

Duquesne alumna Brittini Wright-Burley (B'07, MA'10) discusses how her company, Wright Childcare Solutions, makes ethical business decisions while increasing scale.This episode is part of the series The Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship, which examines the ethics of entrepreneurship and the unintended consequences that can result from new ventures.

The CEO of Holy Family Institute, Michael Sexauer, explains how to manage the financial sustainability of a nonprofit while delivering on the organizational mission. This episode is part of a series examining the ethical tensions facing nonprofits.

The co-founders of Hugh & Honey, Julian Rizza (Duquesne University, B'15; MS '20) and Serena Rizza, discuss their eczema-friendly infant pajamas and how they make ethical business decisions.This episode is part of the series The Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship, which examines the ethics of entrepreneurship and the unintended consequences that can result from new ventures.

Duquesne alumnus Dan Fucich (B'15) discusses how his company, AlgenAir, uses microalgae to produce clean air and improve human health. He shares how sustainability considerations influence business decisions.This episode is part of the series The Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship, which examines the ethics of entrepreneurship and the unintended consequences that can result from new ventures.

Duquesne alumnus Nolan Sulpizio (B'24) shares how his company, Clean Plate Innovations, reduces food waste while upholding ethical business standards and practices.This episode is part of the series The Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship, which examines the ethics of entrepreneurship and the unintended consequences that can result from new ventures.