Ru Pearce believes we need a new definition of success, one rooted in impact, not just profit.

In this episode, we dive deep into Ru’s journey from global tech consultancy to founding Growing Happy and later Rewired Earth , a cross-sector connector working to reshape the financial system and drive system-level change.

We cover:

• How Ru went from a FTSE 350 tech company to working on Olympic ceremonies and impact funds

• What he’s learned about cross-sector collaboration, and why it often fails

• The link between governance, funding, and real-world change

• Rewired Earth’s work in Lambeth & Southwark – and what it means for place-based systems change

• Why the future lies in connection: between people, communities, sectors, and systems

This conversation is honest, energising and full of big ideas — with practical lessons for anyone working in social impact, systems change, or just figuring out how to make it matter.

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Resources mentioned:

• Rewired Earth: https://www.rewired.earth/

• John's Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/

• Chicken Shed Theatre: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk

• The concept of Ikigai: https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/03/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life.html

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