Enterprise & Innovation

Reflecting on the Akina Foundation: Insights, Achievements, and Lessons Learned

Join SSG Founder, Tom Dawkins in conversation with Nicola Nation, former CEO of the Akina Foundation, as they explore the journey, impact, and legacy of the organisation. This session will reflect on key achievements, the lessons learned along the way, and insights from the Foundation’s recent closure. Gain a deeper understanding of how purpose-driven organisations […]

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Designing Transitions: Christian Bason on Leadership, Innovation and Sustainable Change

Discover transformative insights with Christian Bason, Co-Founder of Transition Collective, a global leader in sustainable change. Former head of the Danish Design Center and MindLab, Christian blends design and governance to drive innovation. Author of Expand: Stretching the Future by Design, he trains executives at CEDEP/INSEAD and Harvard. A Creative Bureaucrat Prize winner with a

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Profit with Purpose: Joshua Ross on Building the World’s First Tech Charity

Joshua Ross, a former hedge fund professional, co-founded Humanitix, a groundbreaking social enterprise ticketing platform that donates 100% of its profits to charity. Under his leadership, Humanitix has donated over $4 million in 2023 alone and won the 2018 Google Impact Challenge. Supported by The Atlassian Foundation, Joshua’s innovative approach merges finance, technology, and social

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Purpose-Driven Change: Michelle Sutherland on Social Enterprise and Business for Good

Meet Michelle Sutherland—a passionate social entrepreneur, coach, and change maker. From a corporate career at Hewlett Packard to founding Definitii, Michelle’s journey is fueled by a commitment to purpose-driven change. Since 2020, her consultancy empowers companies and educates youth on social entrepreneurship and B Corp principles. Known as a bold Scozzie rebel, Michelle champions a

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Thankyou for Change: Daniel Flynn on Purpose-Driven Business and Ending Poverty

Watch this session with Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thankyou, Australia’s trailblazing social enterprise dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Starting at 19, Daniel has helped launch consumer products that funnel 100% of profits to global impact projects, raising over $17 million to date. Hear his inspiring journey, learn about balancing purpose with profit,

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Designing for Data Justice: Neema Iyer on Feminist Tech and Civic Innovation

Join us for a chat with Neema Iyer, founder of Pollicy, a feminist civic tech collective based in Kampala, Uganda. Neema, an artist, technologist, and Meta advisor, leads innovative projects on data governance, digital security, and inclusive technology policies. With a public health background and global experience, she champions kindness and communication to bridge data

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Fixing Roads, Saving Lives: The PotHoleRaja Journey with Prathap B and Sourabh Kumar

Meet Prathap B and Sourabh Kumar, co-founders of PotHoleRaja, revolutionizing road safety in India. Prathap, a seasoned urban social entrepreneur and global consultant, teams up with Sourabh, a tech-savvy changemaker passionate about social impact. Together, they lead a groundbreaking movement tackling potholes and improving infrastructure to protect lives. Watch their inspiring story and learn how

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Fashioning the Future: Shamini Dhana on Circularity, Justice, and Innovation

Meet Shamini Dhana, founder of Dhana, Inc. and D/Sphere, revolutionizing sustainable fashion worldwide. From youth eco-conscious apparel to an AI-powered circular fashion platform, Shamini leads with innovation and purpose. With experience spanning government, finance, and ESG leadership—and as Associate Producer of The True Cost—she’s a fierce advocate for social and climate justice. Beyond business, Shamini’s

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