GoodMakers

033: The United States is the global leader in food waste, discarding billions of pounds of food per year. In this episode, we speak with Matt Schwartz, Co-Founder, and CEO of Afresh, an AI platform that is helping grocery retailers order fresh produce while reducing food waste at the same time. Matt talks about how he and his co-founders narrowed in on this problem, and how they came up with the idea. Afresh is also growing rapidly, and are currently hiring. Matt talks about the company's values, what they look for when interviewing candidates, the interview process, and how you'd be able to create impact by joining this purpose-driven team. 

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032: Have you been wanting to get out in your community and make a difference? In this episode, we speak we CR Celona, Founder of Cluster, an app on a mission to revolutionize and simplify volunteering and social impact. Celona talks about how everyday folks can use the app to amplify the good they're doing in their community, and how brands can get in on the social impact activities as well. He also describes the tough five years it has taken to build the app, and what the vision is for the future of Cluster. 

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031: Learn how Generation Z are using their voices for good, and how to welcome them into the workplace. We speak with Sophie Beren, Founder of The Conversationalist, the go-to platform to amplify gen z and diverse voices, about what makes generation Z pivotal in creating social change. Sophie describes the mindset of Gen Z and how to best integrate them into your company culture. She also gives advice on how to have difficult conversations with loved ones, and tips on becoming a more empathetic communicator. 

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030: Do you want your business to give back, but you don't know where to begin? In the episode, we speak with Enrique Alvarez, founder of Vector Global Logistics, who is changing the world through the supply chain. Enrique talks about how he implements social impact into his business model, and what advice he has for entrepreneurs who want to do the same. Enrique also shares how he manages his hiring process, and how he has built an incredible team of values-aligned talent. 

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029: Do you have a support network around you as you build your mission-driven startup? In this episode, we speak with Kat Yalung, Chief Katalyst of Unleased, to discuss the benefits of having advisors, and how to go about getting them. Kat also shares some great tips for graduates on how to get an internship at a startup, and techniques on how to land your dream job. Kat also explains how she is helping entrepreneurs unleash their full potential in their relationships, careers, and life. 

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Original broadcast Sep 1, 2020: Do you want to bring your personality and identity into your leadership style? In this episode, we speak with Virginia Bauman, founder of Cuties, a coffee shop for the queer community in East Los Angeles, VP of strategy for a coffee brand Go Get Em Tiger and Executive Coach who works with leaders who want to integrate who they are as a person, into their leadership. Virginia walks us through the tough decisions she had to make with Cuties when COVID hit and gives her tips on how to navigate unexpected circumstances. We also talk about the importance of doing inner work on yourself to become the best version of you and the leader you've always wanted to be. And Virginia advises what type of support you should have around you for peak performance and the benefits of having a coach.

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Original broadcast date, Oct 2020: Learn the secret to building an engaged and thriving community. We speak with Veni Kunche, founder of Diversify Tech, a community and collection of resources for underrepresented people in tech. Veni walks us through how she started the community after seeing a need in the market and then validated the idea. She gives us tips on how to create a community and what you should be doing to make sure you're building a community that people want. Veni also talks through her Twitter strategy that has helped her become an authority in her field, with a loyal following.

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028: Are you looking to raise capital for your mission-driven business? Or are you looking to invest in making the world a better place? In this episode, you'll learn the basics of impact investing, as we chat with Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner of venture capital firm, Social Impact Capital. Peter talks about the best approach to take when you start pitching investors. He also gives his perspective on what makes a winning pitch, and what must be included in your pitch deck. And Peter shares what Social Impact Capital invests in, and how to get in touch! 

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027: Get a first-hand account of what was happening inside the walls of a toilet paper brand during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. In this episode, we speak with Danny Alexander, Co-Founder of popular, good for the planet toilet paper brand, Who Gives a Crap. Not only is the brand good for the planet, being made out of 100 % recyclable paper and sustainable bamboo, but they also donate 50% of their profits to build toilets, to help the 2 billion people without access to proper sanitation. Danny talks us through the thought process behind building such a bold and humorous brand, and what they did in the early days to stand out when they didn't have a marketing budget. He also shares what they look for in candidates when hiring new team members. And how they're able to keep the whole team aligned with the ambitious mission that they've set for the next 30 years. 

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026: Wondering what content marketing you should be doing to build awareness for your social impact initiative? In this episode, we speak with Grant Trahant, Founder of social impact media brand, Causeartist, about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business. He also shares other tips on how to use content to tell your story of impact, and his number one piece of advice for getting inspired. 

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