Corporations exist to deliver profits to shareholders, right? Every business text book in every business school in the world tells us this. Corporations have provided to society the food you eat, the vacations you take, and the smart phones you … Read More »
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Food is Better Nude
Nūd Fūd (pronounced nude food) was created by Holistic Nutritionist Julie Kirouac, who set out to create snacks that would not only be convenient and delicious, but would be of the utmost integrity and not exclude anyone, regardless of dietary … Read More »
Matt Mayer on Transitioning to a New Economy
institute B sat down with Sustainability Strategist & Process Designer Matt Mayer of Conscious Brands to learn why he believes we can go further together than faster alone. The importance of doing more good versus doing less bad. And how … Read More »
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Women 2.0 Founder Friday Vancouver
Join Women 2.0 this November for Founder Friday Vancouver on Friday, November 15th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Hosted by institute B. Women 2.0 is a global media company at the intersection of women, entrepreneurship and technology. They offer … Read More »
The Art of the Deal
Startup Finance 101 Session Five is our continuing series of financial workshops specifically created to address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and start-ups. In this fifth session, we will cover the following: What financial investors look for What strategic … Read More »
Stop Reading This and Start Doing!
Startups are a new and growing breed of business. Many of the biggest web companies we know today – including Facebook, Twitter, and Zappos – began as small, lean startups. To celebrate and support this innovative business model, Hermione Way … Read More »
Is Responsibility Used as a Tool to Manipulate People?
In an exclusive white paper, Bix Bickson delves into the essence of responsibility as he tells us why it’s fine to complain, blame and be passive-aggressive and how the secret to success is to be in a dance with the … Read More »
Are You Actually In Control Of Your Destiny?
“It wasn’t my fault”. “Traffic was terrible.” “That was his job, not mine!” “They always serve their coffee too hot.” “Why is she always such a bitch to me?” “The executives must know we won’t be able to accomplish our … Read More »
What If Generosity Was Taught By Those Who Have The Least?
Traditional generosity models have taught us that only those who already have everything can give something away. Nipun Mehta, founder of ServiceSpace, tells the stories of those who subvert this paradigm with generosity of spirit – the only natural resource … Read More »
Why Donating 2% of Profits to Charity is Such a Cop Out
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Revolutionize the fishing industry and he can enrich his community of stakeholders for generations. That’s social impact. … Read More »