People & Purpose – StartSomeGood

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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The Journey of Joy of Giving – Lessons from the Sydney Toy Swap

From one simple idea to a city-wide movement—explore how Joy of Giving transformed Australia’s first Sydney Toy Swap into a celebration of generosity, sustainability, and connection.

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How Regeneration unlocks opportunities for people and planet

What if regeneration could be more than just a concept—and instead become a catalyst for thriving cities, resilient communities, and a flourishing planet? In this fireside conversation, Kaj Løfgren, CEO of Regen Melbourne and Head of Labs at Small Giants Academy, shares how collaborative leadership and systems thinking can turn today’s crises into opportunities for

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Alive & Floundering: Starting Before You’re Ready

In this fireside conversation, the founders of U Shape Us—Fiona and her daughter Molly—share how a homegrown idea to help Molly feel less alone became a social enterprise unlocking connection and belonging across generations through creativity.

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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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Finding Stillness: Tom Cronin on Purpose, Resilience, and Social Impact

Join us for a powerful conversation with Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project. From high-stress bond broker to global meditation leader, Tom shares his journey of purpose, healing, and creating impact. Discover how he built a movement to inspire one billion people to meditate daily, worked with brands like Amazon and Coca-Cola, and produced

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Purpose Through Preloved: ReLove’s Impact with Ben Stammer

Join us for an inspiring chat with Ben Stammer, Co-Founder of ReLove. After 25 years in global finance, Ben shifted gears to co-found a charity providing quality preloved furniture to women and children impacted by family violence and homelessness. Hear about his journey from Deutsche Bank to social entrepreneurship, the realities of running a mission-driven

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The World Toilet Organisation: Innovating our Approach to Improving Global Sanitation Conditions

Meet Jack Sim – aka Mr Toilet. After achieving business success by 40, Jack chose a new path: to “live a useful life.” Shocked by how taboo and overlooked sanitation was, he founded the World Toilet Organization in 2001 and spearheaded the creation of UN World Toilet Day. Now, through education and advocacy, WTO fights

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Claire O’Rourke: Turning Climate Anxiety into Action

In this conversation, Claire O’Rourke author, advocate, and Co-Director of The Sunrise Project’s Australia Energy Transformation Program discusses the emotional toll of working in climate activism and the urgent need to stay engaged despite climate distress. Drawing from her book Together We Can, she highlights powerful stories of everyday Australians making a difference. Claire argues

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