Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 13 diverse social enterprises from across South East Queensland into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!
Read MoreOn Episode 372 of Impact Boom, John Roussel discusses how Colorwave is addressing the racial wealth gap by providing entrepreneurs with venture funding and why business is becoming a key mechanism for inspiring sustainable social change.
Read MoreOn Episode 371 of Impact Boom, Sonia Martin of Sunny Street discusses how gaps in healthcare systems reduce outcomes for vulnerable communities and where social enterprises can provide support and create positive impact.
Read MoreOn Episode 370 of Impact Boom, Nick Pearce of HoMie Clothing discusses generating sustainable and long-lasting impact for Australian youth affected by homelessness through a clothing social enterprise donating 100% of its profits.
Read MoreOn Episode 369 of Impact Boom, Mariam Mohammed of MoneyGirl discusses the importance of providing greater financial Inclusivity and education for women experiencing barriers and harnessing diversity in workplaces.
Read MoreOn Episode 368 of Impact Boom, Michael Coolican of Cirqle Group discusses how he integrates IT business practices with sustainable social impact and opportunities for entrepreneurs to effectively develop their up and coming change-led enterprises.
Read MoreOn Episode 367 of Impact Boom, Adrian Röbke and Konkankoh Joshua of Indigenous and Modern discuss how modern indigenous enterprises are creating and rejuvenating communities and why social entrepreneurs need support from impact networks.
Read MoreOn Episode 366 of Impact Boom, Khalid Kamil of Philandure discusses how networks of social entrepreneurs can most effectively catalyse change and what progress is occurring in the Malaysian enterprise and innovation sector.
Read MoreOn Episode 365 of Impact Boom, Anika Horn of Social Venturers discusses how strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem leads to enhanced outcomes and opportunities for changemakers from underserved communities.
Read MoreOn Episode 364 of Impact Boom, Graham Pringle from Youth Flourish Outdoors, discusses his experience working in youth mental health space and shares his key learnings after recently participating in the Elevate+ Accelerator program.
Read MoreOn Episode 363 of Impact Boom, Rachel Whitworth discusses how to drive a positive impact through the power of e-Commerce, and her key learnings after participating in the Elevate+ Accelerator program.
Read MoreOn Episode 362 of Impact Boom Matt and Noah Davey of Mend discuss Inspiring social connection through technology to create positive outcomes for healthcare patients, and their key learnings after participating in the Elevate+ Accelerator program.
Read MoreOn Episode 361 of Impact Boom, Timothy Nuy, Founder and CEO at Finclusion Group, discusses how financial inclusion is a key mechanism driving widespread social change, and what roles technology, machine learning and AI play in helping people access critical financial support.
Read More2020 has been a year of sophisticated conversation regarding the evolving social enterprise sector and future opportunities for impact-led individuals and their communities. These are the top books and inspirational pieces these incredible entrepreneurs have recommended throughout the year!
Read MoreOn Episode 360 of Impact Boom, Julia Spicer OAM, Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur and Founder of Engage and Create Consulting discusses her perspective on the state of impact-led entrepreneurship in Queensland and where she believes social enterprise can best be used in to tackle pressing social and environmental issues.
Read MoreOn Episode 359 of Impact Boom, Leah Lizarondo of Food Rescue Hero discusses applying systems based thinking to increase food security and how to develop innovative technology that positions social impact at the forefront.
Read MoreOn Episode 358 of Impact Boom, entrepreneurs creating sustainable change answered the question, “what has been the biggest lesson on your social impact journey?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.
Read MoreOn Episode 357 of Impact Boom, Christina Jäger of the Yunus Environment Hub discusses helping social businesses become sustainable through circular economic principles, and exploring the intersection between climate technology and deep social impact.
Read MoreOn Episode 356 of Impact Boom, Sebastián Sajoux of Arqlite discusses how designing sustainable building materials can lead to broader environmental impacts and why social businesses embrace innovation as a core practice to succeed.
Read MoreOn Episode 355 of Impact Boom, Rich Harwood of The Harwood Institute discusses future opportunities for communities to facilitate progress through innovative businesses and social change organisations.
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