Our economy is built on a massive blind spot: we treat the work that keeps society alive—care, human connection, and raising the next generation—as a cost instead of our greatest asset. Today, let’s talk about the true value of care. I look up to feminist economist and author Emma Holten, writer of the international bestseller Deficit.… Continue reading Emma Holten on Deficit: Why Caring for People Is the Real Foundation of Our Economy
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Clara Mattei on Austerity, Capital, and Building FREE: How Economics Can Serve People
Forced spending cuts aren’t an unfortunate economic accident; they’re a political weapon used to protect capital and suppress social change. When we accept the myth of permanent scarcity, we accept deep inequality. Today, let’s look at how economics can be reshaped to serve people instead of power. I look up to Clara Mattei, economic historian and… Continue reading Clara Mattei on Austerity, Capital, and Building FREE: How Economics Can Serve People
Radical responsibility & pushing industry standards with Antje von Dewitz
In a market flooded with cheap, disposable gear, true leadership isn’t about cutting corners to win the price war. It’s about raising the standard so high that others have no choice but to follow. Today, let’s talk about what it means to lead by investing deeply in your people and the planet. I look up… Continue reading Radical responsibility & pushing industry standards with Antje von Dewitz
Katherine Trebeck & The Power of “Enough”
Why do so many business leaders feel the need to “give back”? If your business model requires you to give back later, it means you took too much in the first place. True sustainability isn’t about charity after the damage is done. It’s about designing a business that is built on enough from day one. I had… Continue reading Katherine Trebeck & The Power of “Enough”
The Entrepreneurial State & Public Value – Mariana Mazzucato
Your business is not an island. The secret to long-term security and a better future for your children isn’t found in a smaller government, but in a stronger partnership with the community that makes your innovation possible. Recognizing public value is the key to becoming a resilient leader. I’ve been diving deep into the work… Continue reading The Entrepreneurial State & Public Value – Mariana Mazzucato
Onboarding for Success
In the first few weeks of a new hire, you can make or break their success in your company. Yet so many founders overlook the power of a thoughtful onboarding process. Today, I want to share why investing time in onboarding isn’t just kind, it’s critical. In the last few weeks, I’ve spoken with founders… Continue reading Onboarding for Success
Rosan Smit – How to Build a Business That Defends Democracy
Democracy isn’t just a political system; it’s the foundation for a fair economy. And as an entrepreneur, you have the power to strengthen it every day. Rosan Smit, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at De Correspondent, wrote a book called This Is Fascism—a clear, concise guide to recognizing the signs of fascism, understanding its consequences, and, most importantly,… Continue reading Rosan Smit – How to Build a Business That Defends Democracy
Why Extreme Wealth Is Your Business – Ingrid Robeyns
Did you know the 50 richest people in the Netherlands earn €1 million per week in passive income? While you work hard for your business, your team, and your family. This isn’t just unfair; it threatens our democracy. But there’s a solution: limitarism. Ingrid Robeyns, philosopher and economist, challenges us to ask: How much wealth… Continue reading Why Extreme Wealth Is Your Business – Ingrid Robeyns
Post-Growth Business: How Melanie Rieback Redefines Success
What if your business could thrive without endless growth? What if success meant creating value for society, not just extracting profit? Melanie Rieback shows us how. Melanie Rieback is the CEO of Radically Open Security, a company that proves businesses can be both profitable and purpose-driven. What I admire most is how she uses her… Continue reading Post-Growth Business: How Melanie Rieback Redefines Success
The Doughnut of Balance: A Lesson from Kate Raworth
What if the secret to a thriving business and a thriving world isn’t endless growth, but balance?Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Model shows us how. Kate Raworth, a renegade economist, created the Doughnut Model—a simple yet powerful way to understand our planet’s limits and humanity’s needs. She didn’t just stop at theory. With the Doughnut Economics Action… Continue reading The Doughnut of Balance: A Lesson from Kate Raworth