Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

Feb 18 2025 285 ep. 38 mins 42
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises Podcast artwork

Disruptors for GOOD explores social entrepreneurship and social enterprises around the world who have dedicated their lives to ethical fashion, impact investing, climate change, sustainable travel, and businesses that impact the world in a positive way. The founder of Causeartist, Grant Trahant, does one-on-one interviews with some of the most creative and impactful startups and brands around the world.

  Business
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Meet Parcel Health: Redefining Pharma Packaging for Sustainability - Founders Melinda Su-En Lee and Mallory Barrett

Feb 18 2025 44 mins  
In episode 225 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melinda Lee and Mallory Barrett, founders of Parcel Health, on creating pharmaceutical packaging solutions that protect people and preserve the planet.Each Parcel Health package is crafted with compostable paper and protected with Parcel Coat™, ensuring that medications remain safe while the pa

Dr. Jeannie Annan PhD - Chief Research and Innovation Officer at International Rescue Committee and Co-founder of The Airbel Impact Lab

Jan 24 2025 42 mins  
Dr. Jeannie Annan is the Senior Vice President and Chief Research and Innovation Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations. The IRC responds to the worst humanitarian crises, helping people whose lives have been shattered by conflict, disaster, and persecution to survive, recover, and rebuild their futures. Operatin

Lime's Journey to Sustainable Urban Mobility - Andrew Savage, a founding member and VP of Sustainability at Lime

Dec 03 2024 34 mins  
In episode 223 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Savage, a founding member and VP of Sustainability at Lime, on growing the companies sustainability efforts alongside its revenue growth.In 2017, Lime emerged as a fresh face in urban transportation, reimagining how we navigate our cities with electric scooters and bikes. Since then, the c

Disrupting Healthcare Education: Osso VR's Impact on Surgical Training

Nov 20 2024 32 mins  
In episode 222 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Justin Barad, MD, CEO of Osso VR. We explored how his groundbreaking virtual reality platform is transforming surgical training, improving healthcare outcomes, and setting new standards in medical education worldwide.Traditional surgical training methods, while foundational, often face limitatio

Bonus Episode: System Catalysts - How to Build Trust with One Acre Fund

Nov 11 2024 31 mins  
Today, instead of our regular program, we wanted to play an episode from System Catalysts, a podcast about the incredible people who are fixing the broken systems that run the world. English Sall talks to the people behind One Acre Fund, an organization that supports smallholder farmers in Africa through a brilliant social enterprise model. They discuss how to build trust across se

Where do .ORG emails come from? Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR)

Nov 05 2024 32 mins  
In episode 221 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), on running the .org domain registry, internet governance, and the .org Impact Awards.In this conversation, Jon Nevett shares his journey from a legal background to the technology sector, specifically focusing on his role at the Public Interest Re

A Vision for Public Good in Real Estate: Derwin Sisnett, Founder and CEO of Adaptive Commons

Sep 23 2024 38 mins  
In episode 220 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Derwin Sisnett, Founder and CEO of Adaptive Commons, on addressing the urgent need for affordable housing for essential workers by reimagining and rebuilding forgotten spaces into high-quality homes.About Derwin SisnettDerwin Sisnett is the founder and CEO of Adaptive Commons, a pioneering real e

Creating Positive Change Through the Joy of Travel - James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel

Sep 13 2024 35 mins  
In episode 219 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, on the company's mission to create positive change through the joy of travel.For many conscious travelers, the journey now extends beyond personal enjoyment to include responsible and sustainable choices that benefit both local communities and the environme

Building a Sustainable Luxury Brand // Vanessa Barboni Hallik - Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow

Sep 05 2024 34 mins  
In episode 218 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, on her journey from finance to fashion and the mission behind the sustainable luxury brand.About Another TomorrowBorn from Vanessa’s desire to create a more sustainable future, Another Tomorrow offers a modern approach to fashion. Aft

Transforming Public Systems for Outcomes - Caroline Whistler // CEO and Co-Founder of Third Sector

Aug 21 2024 46 mins  
In episode 217 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline Whistler, CEO and Co-Founder of Third Sector, on the organization's mission to transform government funding for social impact.Founded in 2011, Third Sector is a national nonprofit organization that works with government agencies, community-based organizations, and philanthropic partners