A show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of Social Enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business community. We learn alongside our listeners by interviewing local entrepreneurs who’ve decided to use business for good, and who value prosperity beyond profit. Nova Scotians who want to shape their businesses to benefit communities, culture, and the environment. Who knows? You may be closer to running a Social Enterprise than you think!
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The Art and Business of Social Entrepreneurship, with Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC
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Matt Thomson and Anuj Jain are back, this time to discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating the middle space between art and business in social entrepreneurship. They are joined by guest, Marc Almon Founder + Partner, Culture Link CIC, as they highlight the importance of community engagement, government relations, and public relations.…
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From Housing to Building Community, with Ron Lovett CEO of VIDA
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Join Matt and Anuj as they explore a creative solution for Canada's affordable housing crisis, with guest Ron Lovett, CEO of VIDA. The three sit down for an in-depth discussion about VIDA's socially responsible and purpose-driven approaches. Discover Ron's inspiring journey of finding purpose in business through community engagement. Learn about th…
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Radhika Gupta and Nalin Moniz from Edelweiss joining Aditya Joshi from Brookfield Asset Management
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Aditya Joshi (Managing Partner at Brookfield Asset Management) host the wonderful Radhika Gupta and Nalin Moniz. Radhika is the MD & CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund , a Young Global Leader at WEF, and Author of 'Limitless'. Her life partner, Nalin Moniz, is the Chief In…
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In the final episode of season one, hosts Matt and Anuj review some of the biggest and best takeaways from the past eleven episodes. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for an exciting surprise announcement!By Anuj Jain, Matt Thomson
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Nitin Jain, Co-founder & CBO at OfBusiness
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Kumar Sambhava hosts Mr. Nitin Jain. Nitin is an IIT Delhi class of 2008 alumnus (Silver Medalist) and the Co-founder & CBO of OfBusiness, a new-age b2b commerce and fintech unicorn startup in India. Nitin shares his story of joining OfBusiness leaving his cushy Fi…
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Aaron Long, Meg Hodges, and the Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) Nova Scotia
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As a 100% municipally-owned company formed in 2014 by the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, AREA believes in the strength of collaboration. AREA has been developing solar photovoltaic projects in Nova Scotia since 2017, starting with 1.5 MW of commercial solar for 20 municipalities across the province through the Solar for Community Buil…
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Will Marshall and Equilibrium Engineering
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Equilibrium Engineering (LMMW Group Ltd.), was founded in 2009 and is an award-winning energy services firm rooted in sustainable building design and energy conservation. Equilibrium, along with L360 Facility Services, formally became part of LMMW Group Ltd. in 2022. Equilibrium Engineering specializes in decarbonization planning, energy and facili…
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Indigevisor serves as a bridge between their clients and Indigenous communities, with their team acting as conduits to achieve that connection. As an Indigenous women-owned and led national advisory corporation, Indigevisor is dedicated to supporting Truth and Reconciliation in Turtle Island. They draw on teachings of humility, respect, and wisdom …
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Placemaking 4G (or P4G) was founded with the goal of transform workplaces by helping employers build stronger and more inclusive teams through socially-conscious recruiting, and innovative approaches to human dynamics and equity, diversity and inclusion practices. P4G works with organizations that have big ambitions; those who want to ensure their …
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Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE) is a non-profit organization that was put in place to educate, inspire and encourage Black women to become self employed and sustainable businesses owners. The idea for the organization came when founder and local business leader Tia Upshaw was attending the annual Takin' BLK Gottingen community market. Upshaw found h…
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Mary Jane Rodger, Mhari Lamarque, and the Medway Community Forest Coop
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The Medway Community Forest Co-op (MCFC) is located in Annapolis County near the communities of Annapolis Royal, Bear River, South Milford, Springfield, New Germany, and Caledonia. The 15,000 ha area was determined through careful analysis of the landscape. The resulting area is the best possible fit of considerations such as roads and access, fore…
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Linda Best and FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited
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FarmWorks Investment Co-operative Limited was incorporated as a for-profit Co-operative on May 18, 2011, by community leaders concerned about social, economic and cultural needs. FarmWorks lends Shareholder funds to qualifying food-related businesses across Nova Scotia. FarmWorks investors are making a significant difference in the year-round avail…
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Davis Pier and Pier Labs work with the public, social, and not-for-profit sectors to address complex issues that improve society. Existing at the intersection of policy and people, the team at Davis Pier specialize in engaging community to maximize the efficacy of program delivery and implementation. Recently, Davis Pier has undergone the process o…
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Made With Local made it's debut on a small farmer's market table in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2012. Their mission was simple and to the point: provide tasty, nourishing snacks using ethically sourced ingredients from local producers. Now sold in major Canadian grocery stores, Made With Local has managed to scale into a national brand, all while keepi…
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Joey Pittoello and Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-Op
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Just Us! has been a worker co-op since its founding in 1995. From baristas and roasters to managers and administrators, everyone who works at Just Us! can be member-owners. This is inspired by the small producer farm co-ops that Just Us! partners with in the Global South. More than two decades later, Just Us! continues to thrive as a wholly Canadia…
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New Dawn is a non-profit, private, volunteer-directed social enterprise dedicated to community building. It seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs. Some of the services provided by New Dawn generate revenues, and these revenues are reinvested in New Dawn. These revenues allow New Dawn to de…
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In the dynamic, exciting world of social entrepreneurship, you don't need to choose between contributing to social causes or running a profitable business - you can have both. Welcome to The Just Good Business Podcast, a show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of social enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business …
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Manish Sabharwal, Co-founder and Chairman of Teamlease Services
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Nayan Bader hosts Mr. Manish Sabharwal. Manish is a Wharton class of 1996 alumnus and the Chairman and Co-founder of Teamlease Services, India's largest staffing company. Manish is one of the foremost thinkers on the Indian Economy. In this episode, we delve into: …
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Anuj Golecha, Co-founder at Venture Catalysts
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Nayan Bader hosts Mr. Anuj Golecha. Anuj is the Co-founder at Venture Catalysts, 9Unicorns, Beams Fintech Fund and Samyakth Capital. The domain of venture capital has not been easy to enter for outsiders and Anuj is no stranger to this struggle. From struggling to …
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Sandiip Bhammer, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Green Frontier Capital
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Nayan Bader hosts Mr. Sandiip Bhammer. Sandiip is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital (GFC), India’s first venture capital fund focused exclusively on the theme of climate change. Conventional venture capital focused on backing ideas that …
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Welcome to another episode of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. In this episode, Nayan Bader hosts Ms. Swati Ganeti. Swati is a Director at Masters’ Union, which is a unique Practitioner-led Business School in India. Conventional Higher Education in India is still rooted in pedagogical concepts from the 20th Century. Masters’ Union is attemptin…
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Dr. Sajjid Z. Chinoy, Chief India Economist at J.P. Morgan
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of a brand new edition of Wharton India Economic Forum Podcast. We are Wharton’s premier India focused conference. In these episodes, we will host eminent leaders, academics and young professionals to discuss India’s evolution into a prominent economic global power. In this episode, Nayan Bader hosts Dr. Sajjid Z Ch…
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