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Social Impact Design for Business
Hosted by Impact Studio at Michigan Ross · EN
Part of the Michigan Ross +Impact Studio, we bring impactful ideas to life using business and design tools along with university research expertise. This podcast series is produced by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross.
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Beyond Shareholder Primacy
Jan 900:20:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Stuart Hart, Professor in Residence at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute and co-founder of InterNality. In this interview, Stu discusses the nature of his work there, the direction of modern capitalism, and how to change business, policy, and education from the ground up.
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Technology, Innovation, and Social Work
Sep 1600:15:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Jes Kane, Google Australia’s APAC Public Affairs and Social Impact Manager. In this interview, Jes discusses her work with Google, measuring social impact in philanthropy, and her plans as she pursues a PhD in Social Work.
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Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart
Feb 12, 202500:15:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Xavier Blot, Professor of Climate Change and Energy Transition at Emlyon Business School. The session explores Professor Blot’s insights from responding to student protests and integrating climate and sustainability education into business schools in Europe.
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Is ESG Just a Marketing Scam?
Oct 28, 202400:18:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios Today, interviews Tariq Fancy, BlackRock’s first global chief investment officer for sustainable investing and founder of the Rumie Initiative. In this interview, Tariq discusses his experience working on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in an investment company and credibility issues facing US companies who embrace ESG.
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ESG: At Home in Europe and Soon, the World
May 22, 202400:11:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Kim Dabbs, Global VP of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase and best-selling author of "You Belong Here." In this episode, Kim discusses her path from nonprofit work into her current job at Steelcase, and why she moved to Munich for it.
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The Genesis of ESG: An Insider's Look
Jan 8, 202400:14:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Neil Hawkins, CEO and president of the World Environment Center and Executive-in-Residence for Business+Impact. In this episode, Neil discusses his integration of environmental and social considerations within the core of the Dow’s business strategy and reporting, and his front row seat to the genesis of ESG.
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Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit
Aug 31, 202300:14:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Tom Sugrue, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at NYU, and author of "Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit." In this episode, Tom dispels the myth that Detroit's economic hardship and racial tensions began with the 1967 riots and instead identifies factors at play since the 1920s, and looks ahead to a brighter future for Detroit.
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Investing Directly into Climate Solutions
Apr 6, 202300:09:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Franz Hochstrasser, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Raise Green and 2018 graduate of Yale University. In this episode, Franz discusses his company's work in climate investment, from inclusive investment opportunities to considerations of the JOBS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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From the lab: Innovations for the green energy transition
Feb 9, 202300:13:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Margaret Woolridge, Director of the Institute for Energy Solutions; Andre Boehman of UM Mechanical Engineering; Michael Craig of the UM School of Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for Energy Solutions; Neil Dasgupta of UM Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, and Johanna Mathieu of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science In this episode, Jerry asked all of them to briefly share what they felt were the most intriguing and promising new innovations in green energy that inspire them. They discussed everything from waste heat to batteries to dimethyl ether to new power grid work to exciting new governmental policies.
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Legal Services for Social Impact Disputes and ESG Requirements
Oct 11, 202200:11:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Patrick Miller, Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC and 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan In this episode, Patrick discusses his company's legal work in the social impact arena, from representing clients in disputes with other social impact organizations, to establishing ethical supply chains.
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