Corporate charitable donations were critical in order to absorb the immediate shock and disruption of the pandemic. But for business leaders willing to consider a far-sighted approach, there is another, higher-risk strategy with potential for longer-term change: betting on social enterprises. Social enterprises—essentially, startups and businesses that serve a social purpose in addition to a financial one—will be key to the world’s recovery as we build back a stronger, more resilient economy through innovation and inclusion of low-income populations that have thus far been excluded or exploited. … [Read more...] about Corporate donations shouldn’t be Band-Aids. Big bets on social enterprises will make more change
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4 steps companies should take in the aftermath of January 6
Businesses that had issued statements in the summer committing to increased diversity and anti-racist efforts struggled with how to respond. There is still much fear in business of getting involved in “political issues” and the potential impact it will have on their customer and client retention. “Organizations have to decide what side of history they want to be on,” says Janine Dennis, CEO of Talent Think Innovations. “You can continue to perpetuate our issues by aiding and abetting these vigilantes of freedom … [or] you can help to eradicate some of our issues as a country by taking a strong stance and making it clear that your company in no way condones such acts and behavior.” … [Read more...] about 4 steps companies should take in the aftermath of January 6
Self-Driving Car Companies Are Going To Shake Up This Year’s CES
CES will also be a chance for LiDar companies to make waves. LiDar uses pulsating lasers to map the world around it. It’s a crucial component of current self-driving platforms and one of the most expensive pieces, which presents a challenge as the industry figures out how to make autonomous vehicles mainstream. At CES, several companies like Velodyne, LeddarTech, and Innoviz will be keen to talk about affordable new solutions in development. … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Car Companies Are Going To Shake Up This Year’s CES
