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Good Business

Good Business

Launchpad

Take a peek behind the scenes with the most prolific leaders of good businesses who have people, planet, and profit at the core of their missions. Follow Chris Edwards - founder of Launchpad and The Honeycombers - as she sits down for exclusive interviews with business leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to understand how to create businesses that have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the world. Join her for stories of struggle and strife, testimonies from leading entrepreneurs with a passion for their mission and yet untold tales of turning failure into success. When she isn't talking to business leaders, she dishes her own advice via "How To" episodes that discuss everything you need to know about starting up. We go deep into the entrepreneur’s journey of creating heart-led businesses and conscious companies in the hopes that we can inspire more to start their own good businesses.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Good Business episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Good Business for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Good Business episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

What if the ceiling of success is just a mirror of your own beliefs? 💡 Dive into this profound insight and more in our latest episode of the Good Business Podcast featuring Jingjing Zhong, the innovative founder of Superbench AI. Together with host Chris Edwards, she delves into entrepreneurship, fundraising, resource optimization, hiring strategies, and the transformative potential of generative AI.

Join us as we unpack actionable strategies to challenge your beliefs and break through the limitations holding you back.

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How does one turn an idea into true impact? Join us on the Good Business podcast as we dive into the journey with Tali Goldman, the founder of Market for Good. From the inception of Market for Good to its profound mission of supporting sustainable development goals, Tali shares her insights into transforming ideas into meaningful businesses. Discover the innovative quantification model behind Market for Good's measurement of social and environmental impact, and glean valuable wisdom on navigating challenges, securing support, and creating positive change. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of purpose-driven entrepreneurship with Tali Goldman. Let's explore how ideas become impactful businesses!

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Have you struggled with your period? Olivia Cotes-James, through her own experiences and extensive community research, decided to create LUUNA, a period care company. She shares about her journey thus far; community building, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, fundraising as a female founder and of course overcoming stigma. Listen to this episode of the Good Business [...]
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Co-founder of two award winning NGOs, author of Wild Wisdom – Life Lessons from Leading Teams to some of the Most Inhospitable Places in the World, a consultant and soon a VC partner. It seems like there is nothing Christine Amour-Levar can’t do! In this episode we learn how chance meetings can change the course [...]
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Can luxury and sustainability co-exist? In this episode, we speak to accidental hotelier Andrew Dixon,the founder and owner of luxury resort getaway, Nikoi Island in Bintan. From why he founded a sustainable business in 2007, to building a great culture, to giving back and having impact, we cover it all. Listen to the first episode [...]
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To celebrate our special 51st episode, Chris shares her journey of creating Launchpad, a thriving community for conscious entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chris shares 11 key lessons learned from building and nurturing a membership-based business from the ground up. From the importance of continuous evolution and fostering a supportive community culture to embracing feedback and investing in people and systems, Chris provides valuable insights for anyone considering launching or growing a membership business.

Discover how Launchpad has become a hub for innovation, connection, and impactful support, driving positive change in the lives of its members and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration for building a thriving community of your own.

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0:58 Memberships are living, ever-evolving entities

3:19 Clarity on values, ideal members, and expectations

4:18 Managing feedback effectively

15:24 Constant innovation and connection

15:59 Scalability and profitability considerations

16:56 Investment in people, processes, and systems

18:19 Word of mouth as a primary growth strategy

18:55 Recognizing natural fluctuations and embrace them

19:35 Clarity of purpose as a driving force

20:11 Learning from the community and expanding networks

21:04 Impact and importance of supporting entrepreneurs

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Good Business goes behind the scenes of the leaders of good businesses, who have people, planet and profit at the core of their mission. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Imagine, you’ve raised 30 million dollars and don’t have a product yet. What are you going to spend your money on? How do you ensure that operations are running smoothly and you are ready to launch? In this episode of the Good Business Podcast, we dig in with Max Rye, chief strategist at TurtleTree. It’s a food technology company that uses precision fermentation technology to create a milk replacement. We learn more about how the political landscape in Singapore has helped them scale to greater heights, why they’ve invested in continuous learning, and the importance of hiring the right people. We gained a lot of insights, so don’t miss this one!

In this conversation, we learnt...

  • What is TurtleTree and how it came about (03:53- 6:18)
  • How and why Singapore is a great space for food technology start-ups (06:21 – 11:07)
  • Why Max and the founder, Fengru, joined an EMBA (executive MBA) programme to enhance their learning (11:18 – 14:03)
  • What it’s like to be in a nascent industry (14:23 – 15:26)
  • Max’s thoughts on the future of milk (16:37 – 19:33)
  • The operations of TurtleTree, from funding to R&D to HR (19:54 – 26:07)

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Welcome to the heart of entrepreneurship, where passion, purpose, and sustainability converge. In this candid conversation with Sayan Gulino, CEO of Waterbom Bali, we explore the journey from inheriting a business to crafting a powerful culture. Join us as we delve into the transformative odyssey of making a water park sustainable, addressing challenges, and envisioning a future for Bali. Discover how a commitment to culture, a clear vision, and a data-driven sustainability approach can shape the success of a business. Get ready for insights that go beyond the slides and into the depths of conscious entrepreneurship.

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Sarah Garner is the founder and CEO of the sustainable kids' clothing company, Retykle. She shares her journey, from fundraising to launching in a new market to finding new ways to innovate and improve the customer journey. Sarah is an incredibly smart and savvy entrepreneur.

In this conversation, we learnt...

  • How Retykle started with a personal pain point
  • Sarah’s uphill battle in educating the public about second-hand fashion
  • Expanding Retykle in Singapore and beyond
  • How to maximise growth through funding and grants
  • Their new programme, ‘Buy Now, Sell Later’ and how to fuel innovation in a company
  • How to hack funding as a woman

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Looking for a way to connect to your community while also making conscious purchases – for food, plants, gifts and everything in between? Enter abillion. Founded by Vikas Garg in 2017 as a way to ensure the rest of his career aligns with his values, this new take on a social media platform has already [...]
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FAQ

How many episodes does Good Business have?

Good Business currently has 60 episodes available.

What topics does Good Business cover?

The podcast is about Management, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Good Business?

The episode title 'Episode 04: Overcoming stigma, loneliness and uncertainty with Olivia Cotes-James of LUÜNA' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Good Business?

The average episode length on Good Business is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Good Business released?

Episodes of Good Business are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Good Business?

The first episode of Good Business was released on Jan 1, 2023.

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