Thoughts on Founders and Owners

Fashion can be done ethically – Antonia Johnstone, CEO Sign of the Times

Fashion can be done ethically – Antonia Johnstone, CEO Sign of the Times

When it comes to sustainability and human rights, Fashion has earned a terrible reputation. And mostly for very good reason. But there are some shining examples in there. One of…

Is your impatience impacting your team?

We’re a restless bunch, us founders. We’re don’t tend to be particularly patient, and we get frustrated when people “don’t just get it”. Or in reality, when they don’t “get”…
Doing good and having meaning is a far bigger focus than growing – Stephanie Fisher, Founder Hello Earth

Doing good and having meaning is a far bigger focus than growing – Stephanie Fisher, Founder Hello Earth

You’ve just moved from one end of the planet to the other. You’re pregnant. And you want to be working. What do you do? It’s a sad indictment on how…
“We create wealth on Capitalist principles and distribute it on Marxist ones”

“We create wealth on Capitalist principles and distribute it on Marxist ones”

“Create wealth like a Capitalist, distribute it like a Marxist.” Here’s what that looks like… Simon Biltcliffe believes that Capitalism is a great way to create wealth, but is terrible…

When was the last time you gave your $Bn company to a charity?

Yvon Chouinard’s donation of Patagonia to an environmental charity was as stunning as it was not unexpected from him. But it created a moment of doubt for me. And having…

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