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Hélène Malandain On The Key Steps Required To Grow The Impact-Led Business Movement Globally

On Episode 201 of Impact Boom, Hélène Malandain discusses her decision to leave her corporate position to pursue social enterprise, and how working with the Ākina Foundation and leading the 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum helped form strategies to grow the impact-led business movement both in New Zealand and globally.

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Keith Rovers On The Power Of Business As A Force For Change

On Episode 191 of Impact Boom, Keith Rovers of MinterEllison shares his deep insights from working as a lawyer in a society that’s reliant on flawed models and flawed systems, highlighting some of the issues that exist, whilst pointing to social enterprises & models that show how business can be used to create positive impact.

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The Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP On How State Government Is Growing The Social Enterprise Ecosystem In Queensland

On Episode 125 of Impact Boom, Minister Fentiman talks about the strong grassroots social enterprise movement in Queensland, and how government is creating a Social Enterprise Strategy to help support the sector, ultimately making a difference in the lives of vulnerable Queensland families.

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Louise Aitken On Redefining Enterprise To Deliver Positive Social & Environmental Impact

On Episode 121 of Impact Boom, Louise Aitken of the Akina Foundation discusses what social enterprises need to know to deliver significant impact, she shares her views on how the government can most appropriately support the sector, as well as suggesting the core ingredients at the heart of any good enterprise.

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Regional Social Enterprise Ecosystems; Cohesive & Collaborative Models To Create Change

On October 25th 2018, the Sunshine Coast Social Enterprise Forum was held with 200 attendees representing a broad range of sectors, local and state government. Impact Boom proudly supported the forum and hosted a panel discussion with some of Queensland’s leading social enterprise ecosystem builders. So how might we best create positive social change in the regions? Read on to find out.

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Luke Terry On Getting Funded, Creating Change & Measuring Impact As A Social Entrepreneur

On Episode 104 of Impact Boom, Luke Terry of Vanguard Laundry Services shares key insights from his journey founding some of Australia's leading social enterprises, provides strong tips for entrepreneurs & suggestions for government to improve support of the social sector.

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Matt Pfahlert On The Best Approach For Organisations, Entrepreneurs & Government To Create Sustainable Change

On Episode 76 of Impact Boom, Matt Pfahlert of the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship shares important characteristics of communities which are generating positive social impact, discusses key traits of successful social entrepreneurs & provides areas of opportunity for government & organisations to activate positive change.

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Prof. Jo Barraket On What You Need To Know To Help Social Enterprise Thrive & Create Positive Change

On Episode 72 of Impact Boom, Prof. Jo Barraket of the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne, provides strong insights from over 20 years experience as Australia's premier researcher in Social Enterprise. Jo shares excellent opportunities for impact entrepreneurs, government and the not-for-profit sector in order for them to create sustainable change.

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Kathleen Kelly Janus On How The Best Non-Profits Launch, Scale Up & Make A Difference

On Episode 68 of Impact Boom, Kathleen Kelly Janus, Stanford Lecturer and author of Social Startup Success discusses key insights gained from hundreds of interviews conducted with social enterprise and non profit leaders and shares trends in philanthropy, policy, millennial engagement and collaboration with government.

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Gerry Higgins On Building A Global Social Enterprise Ecosystem That's Positively Changing The World

On Episode 66 of Impact Boom, Gerry Higgins of CEIS Group and the Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C. discusses the history of social enterprise over the last 30 years, sharing valuable insights into growing the sector. Gerry provides strong advice for social entrepreneurs, talks about shifts in policy and what to expect for this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh.

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Peter Holbrook On The Underpinnings Of Effective Social Enterprise Ecosystems & Social Entrepreneurs

On Episode 45 of Impact Boom, Peter Holbrook of Social Enterprise UK, unpacks the social enterprise ecosystem, providing strong insights into both the UK and global sector. He discusses shifts in the market, common reasons why social entrepreneurs fail and other lessons learnt to create positive social impact.

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David Brookes On The Greatest Untapped Potential In Generating Positive Social Change

On Episode 44 of Impact Boom, David Brookes of Social Traders discusses key opportunities for social entrepreneurs & why social enterprise is on the rise. David provides insights into trends in the sector, the importance of social procurement and the role government should play to support social enterprise.

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Joanne Caddy On Future Skills, Inclusive Education Systems & Keys To Effective Public Engagement

On Episode 41 of Impact Boom, Dr Joanne Caddy of the OECD discusses key insights from the OECD Skills Strategy, revealing ways to build more inclusive, healthy democracies. Joanne also unpacks learnings about co-production & design thinking in getting to the root of problems & the importance of building trust for meaningful processes.

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Robert Pekin & Emma-Kate Rose On Cultivating Community Driven Social Enterprise

On Episode 24 of Impact Boom, Rob and Emma-Kate share valuable insights, experience and lessons on starting, growing and sustaining community driven social enterprises which look to create systemic change and tackle issues at their root cause.

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