Alex Budak, CoFounder, Start Some Good
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson Vision: A world where everyone has the tools, knowledge and resources to create new futures for themselves and for their communities. Action: Tearing down barriers so more people can start doing good in the world. StartSomeGood.com empowers people to […]
David Goswick, CEO, HOUZE
“Promote the energy sustainability sector as a whole, as this promotes energy security and helps avoid global conflicts over oil.” Vision: To create the most affordable and cleanest energy house in the world. Action: Created a zero energy house that guarantees no energy bills for 10 years. Goswick has engaged NASA scientists to create new technologies that change […]
Debbie Levin, President, Environmental Media Association
“Business skills can do more than just make money – it can do some real good. It’s important to take risks and be an entrepreneur.” – Jeff Skoll Vision: Consumers can guide the success of corporations by what they choose to purchase. By creating this demand, the consumer controls the marketplace. Action: Working with Toyota, Levin helped […]
Cynthia Cleveland, Founder, Broad Think
“If your actions inspire others to do more, to learn more, to dream more or become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Vision: A world where everyone’s talent is valued, our differences are a strength and collaboration provides new solutions. Action: Created educational programs for increasing board skills. Supported the Lean In movement […]
Shari Arison, Businesswoman, philanthropist
“If there’s no planet, there’s no bottom line.” Vision: To be a catalyst for bringing about positive change to people, society and the planet. Action: The Arison Group operates two channels, business and philanthropy, as complementary platforms for doing good. Arison’s wide circle of businesses and organizations have created a large footprint to inspire change. […]
Richard Bergfors, President, Max Hamburgers
“As we are a part of the problem, we want to be a part of the solution.” Vision: All people should have the possibility to meet their own needs and given the chance to contribute. Action: Responsibility is a core value incorporated in all business decisions. Diversity is fundamental and staff reflect the mix in […]
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), Former President of South Africa
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Vision: A society based on dialogue and the art of speaking and listening to others. Action: Implemented transformative dialogue, problem-solving and social renewal that made South Africa’s remarkable transition […]
Nancy Lublin, CEO, Do Something
“I am not a charity. I run a charity. These are different things. If we want the best minds solving the biggest problems, it’s time we learned the difference.” Vision: Being more honest about failure in the nonprofit sector. Action: One of the largest organizations for young people and social change, their 3.4 million members create […]
Wendy Ruiz Cofino, Founder, MilknCookies
“Women aren’t just waiting to be filled with resources – they’re waiting to put their resources on the table, to lead towards a new world.” – Kavita Ramdya Vision: To encourage entrepreneurship and innovation that contributes to improved lives through design and technology. Action: Created an online game for kids that taught them about recycling. It won […]
Jessica Alba, Founder, The Honest Company
“If you look confident you can pull off anything – even if you have no clue what you’re doing.” Vision: Safe and attractive baby products that don’t contain toxic chemicals. Action: Manufactures products that could challenge mass consumer goods at a similar price point and moving away from the perception that health and eco products should […]
