Social Impact Design for Business
by Impact Studio at Michigan RossPart 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.
Copyright: © 2024 Social Impact Design for Business
Episodes
The Genesis of ESG: An Insider's Look
14m · PublishedIn 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.
Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit
14m · PublishedIn 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.
Investing Directly into Climate Solutions
9m · PublishedIn 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.
Investing Directly into Climate Solutions
9m · PublishedIn 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.
From the lab: Innovations for the green energy transition
13m · PublishedIn 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.
From the lab: Innovations for the green energy transition
13m · PublishedIn 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.
Legal Services for Social Impact Disputes and ESG Requirements
11m · PublishedIn 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.
Legal Services for Social Impact Disputes and ESG Requirements
11m · PublishedIn 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.
New Venture Capital: Crowdfunding, Crowd Loans, and Crowd Grants
10m · PublishedIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Donna Harris, Founder and CEO of Builders + Backers. Ms. Harris previously established 1776 and has been part of venture capital for social impact since her graduation from Michigan Ross in 1999. In this episode, she discusses how bank loans and traditional VC organizations are being replaced by the crowd.
New Venture Capital: Crowdfunding, Crowd Loans, and Crowd Grants
10m · PublishedIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Donna Harris, Founder and CEO of Builders + Backers. Ms. Harris previously established 1776 and has been part of venture capital for social impact since her graduation from Michigan Ross in 1999. In this episode, she discusses how bank loans and traditional VC organizations are being replaced by the crowd.
Social Impact Design for Business has 32 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 6:46:39. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 24th, 2024 15:11.