We see activism as a whole range of activities that change the priorities we work on. Insisting we talk about the real issues. This is about speaking truth to power. Starting with resistance and standing for our values and the possible future we envision. This is where activism crosses paths with innovation.
Kwame Ferreira, founder of Impossible and Tessa Wernink, co-founder of Fairphone & the Undercover Activist have been doing (social) innovation for a long time. More recently, they have been diving into activism and what it means for business.
We see that innovation without activism in the mix challenging the status quo, does not move the needle. It does not change the norm. Does that make activism a necessary ingredient to ensure innovation is not just benefiting the user but also other layers of the ecosystem?
In Part 1 of Season three, we move from entrepreneurs to intrapreneurs. From social innovators to activists. And question whether activism can speed up innovation for businesses to lead.
We speak to experts in the field of good business and leadership like Megan Reitz and Alison Taylor. And hear from employee activists and community organisers Christian Vanizette, Manuel Salazar, Gail Bradbrook and Desiree Fixler. Full Interviews with the speakers are on the Season 3 page
Snippets and Credits for this Episode
Planetary Podcast Interview Stefanie Hauer with Desiree Fixler
Bloomberg Wealth: Nelson Peltz
Shareholders vs. Stakeholders -- Friedman vs. Freeman Debate - R. Edward Freeman
E118: AI FOMO frenzy, macro update, Fox vs Dominion, US vs China & more with Brad Gerstner
2023 Investor Day speech - Elon Musk
The Tipping Elements - Johan Rockström Davos 2023
Where’s the political will? - Al Gore Davos 2023
Climate Change debate - Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin | Lex Fridman Podcast #339
#79 — The Road to Tyranny - Sam Harris in conversation with Timothy Snyder
