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The Evolving Landscape of Sustainability in Small Business with Kumar Vijayendra

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Hi everyone! đŸ‘‹đŸ» So excited for today's conversation about the evolving landscape of sustainability with Kumar Vijayendra.

Kumar Vijayendra is the author of "The Sustainable Entrepreneur" and is a thought leader in Small Business Transformation with 17 years of experience in transforming the operations of diverse organizations around the world. He has published multiple articles in this area in multiple trade journals including the CEO World, All Business, and other global research publications. Kumar is an invited member of the Forbes Business Council and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Additionally, Kumar serves as the President at Footsteps LLC, a last mile delivery company in the Bay Area, CA. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Hollister Downtown Business Association and the Community Food Bank of San Benito County. Kumar is a frequent peer judge for industry organizations dedicated to management and business innovation, such as the Stevie Awards, Globee Business Innovation Awards, Disruptor Awards, Titan Awards, among others.

Kumar holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in sustainability and operations. He has certifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt, a Certified Scrum Master, and is also a professional executive coach.

🎙IN THIS EPISODE

  • The 4 Ps of sustainability (People, Planet, Profit and Purpose)
  • Advice for those trying to have more sustainable business operations
  • Why is it important for business owners and executives to get involved in sustainability efforts?
  • How small businesses can adopt sustainable practices
  • Some of the barriers with small businesses actively participating in the goals of sustainability
  • How has the concept of sustainability evolved for businesses

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-vijayendra/

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