The future of technology is often portrayed as glamorous and exciting; flying cars, talking robots, and holographic communication are just a few scenes that may come to mind (The Jetsons, anyone?). Yet, it’s no secret that our tech also causes problems. Pollution from the internet or mental health issues of adolescent tech users are only […]
The Problems in the Tech Industry (& How to Solve Them)
Grow Ensemble’s founder and host of the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Podcast, Cory Ames, sat down with Corey Kohn, the CEO of tech cooperative Dojo 4, to talk about Dojo4’s latest initiative, Antidote to Tech. The project aims to improve the technology we use every day by empowering the developers behind our screens. In order […]
What is Sustainable Tourism & Why is it SO Important for the World Today?
Being an eco-friendly and socially conscious tourist isn’t always at the top of the priority list when making travel plans, but as the world looks more closely at each individual’s effect on their surroundings, sustainability has made its way to the forefront across industry, including travel. As better-for-the-world travel picks up steam, a few questions come […]
What is a Certified B Corporation? & What Does It Mean to Be a “B Corp?”
Want the audio version of this post? Listen here: Patagonia. Ben & Jerry’s. Allbirds. TOMS. All of these companies share one thing in common: they are some of our favorite brands that have thoroughly committed to using their business as a force for good. In other words, each of these companies are Certified B Corporations: the gold standard in […]
