How to be a Do-Gooder Startup

Corporate social impact has become a crucial component of successful global companies, more so in recent years than ever before. Whether or not a company has resources dedicated to creating a positive social impact can, and probably will, affect their bottom line.

In this episode, host Rachael Lewis-Krisky talks with DigitalOcean VP of Social Impact, Admas Kanyagia (she/her), about how companies of all sizes—from startups all the way to mega-corporations—can, and should, prioritize doing social good into their work. Then Admas answers some questions from new entrepreneurs about how they can bring social impact to their startups. These entrepreneurs include:

• Matthew Hoogestraat, creator of the Badger hoodie from Valid Adaptive
• Ingrid Eskeland-Adetuyi, CEO and Founder of Tens
• Katie Pearson Fucci, CEO and Founder of Parrotfish
• Mehrad Noori, Founder and Producer of AnythingEverything

At Digital Ocean, Admas drives philanthropy, product donations, employee engagement, and ESG programs. She has spent her entire career in the social sector working to support nonprofits, humanitarian organizations, foundations, government, and now companies.

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