The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast
Resources, Strategies, & Stories to Educate, Empower, and Inspire Tomorrow’s Social Entrepreneurs & Change-Makers
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The Best Podcast for Social Entrepreneurs & Changemakers
Through The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast brought to you by Grow Ensemble, host Cory Ames and his expert guests shed light on social entrepreneurship, discussing the experience of running, growing, and sustaining successful sustainable businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits.
Episodes explore a range of topics about the missions and causes these businesses have ingrained into their operations, as well as their successes and challenges in growing, expanding, and sustaining their impact. Whether it’s impact investors you want to hear from, nonprofit founders, or $100M purpose-driven CEOs, this podcast has it all.
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From social justice to social impact, impact investing and everything in between, we publish twice weekly episodes to educate, build community, and inspire action around all that it takes to leave the world a more just, equitable, and habitable place for all.

Your Host: Grow Ensemble Co-Founder & CEO – Cory Ames
“Fantastic podcast for mission-driven businesses
This is a fantastic podcast for mission-driven businesses, B-Corp enthusiasts, social entrepreneurs, etc. Cory is very down to earth and asks great questions to the diverse array of guests. Highly recommend you give it a listen!”
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How to Improve Employee Engagement & Raise Money for Nonprofits
How to Improve Employee Engagement & Raise Money For NonprofitsWith Thomas Querton, Co-founder and CEO of atlasGO Subscribe:Subscribe:he most “engaged” employees do the most in their work. Engagement is what motivates an employee to personally...
Complete Ecosia Review:The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Complete Ecosia Review: The Search Engine That Plants TreesWith Ruby Au, Head of Ecosia North AmericaSubscribe:Subscribe:o you’ve heard about the environmental impact of plastic pollution, meat consumption, and food waste, but do you know about the...
Is Sustainable Capitalism Achievable Through The B Corp Movement?
Is Sustainable Capitalism Achievable Through The B Corp Movement?With Chris Marquis, Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University Subscribe:Subscribe:apitalism came into fruition when the world was full of seemingly...
Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Reduce Recidivism Rates & Create Economic Opportunities
Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Reduce Recidivism Rates & Create Economic OpportunitiesWith Andrew Glazier, CEO and President of Defy VenturesSubscribe:Subscribe:lmost 2.3 million people are in correctional facilities and 5 million formerly...
Sustainable Economic Development: Saving Patagonia’s Northern Lakes
Sustainable Economic Development: Saving Patagonia's Northern LakesWith Fernando Coz, Co-founder and Executive Director of Fundación Chile Lagos LimpiosSubscribe:Subscribe:atural beauty does more than entrance, it inspires. Chile and Argentina hold...
The Importance of Trees: Why tentree Is on a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030
The Importance of Trees: Why tentree Is on a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030With Derrick Emsley, CEO & Co-founder of tentree Subscribe:Subscribe:s a wise, mustached, orange creature once said, “I speak for the trees, for the trees have no...
#60 – From Nonprofit to Social Enterprise: Insights & Lessons Learned on a 15 Year Entrepreneurial Journey with Rahama Wright, Founder of Shea Yeleen
Social Enterprise Vs Nonprofit: The Real Differences With Rahama Wright, Founder and CEO of Shea Yeleen Subscribe:Subscribe:ore than 1.5 million nonprofits operate in the United States, but they’re not the only organizations doing good! Social...
Carbon Offsetting: How & Why To Start Offsetting Your Everyday Actions
Carbon Offsetting: How & Why To Start Offsetting Your Everyday ActionsWith Max Song and Elliot David of CarbonbaseSubscribe:Subscribe:ow do you start your day? Unplug your phone, start the coffee maker, cook some breakfast, watch the news,...
The Best Winery in Oregon: A Certified B Corp Rooted in Family Tradition & Biodynamic Wine
The Best Winery in Oregon: A Certified B Corp Rooted in Family Tradition & Biodynamic WineWith Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director of Brooks WinerySubscribe:Subscribe:regon’s most diverse winegrowing region has been 200 million years in the...

What Our Listeners Are Saying…
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Great podcast – this subject matter is not talked about enough. We need more mission-driven businesses in the world right now. Refreshing and motivating to hear these stories amongst the current political climate”
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Cory is a great interviewer! Can’t wait for more inspiring stories of social entrepreneurship and CSR! ✌️”
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I just listened to the most recent episode “5 MUST Read Books for the Social Entrepreneur & Change-maker” and I’m totally hooked! This is obviously a podcast that looks at change-making from both the head and the heart.”
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