60 acast.com Better Heroes https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/ey-better-heroes en Hueman Group Media EY ,solutions,social impact,entrepreneurship,education,technology,diversity,equity,inclusion,stories EY and Hueman Group Media What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest problems? In Season 3 of Better Heroes, we scoured the globe for groundbreaking collaborations between passionate individuals and visionary organizations, who are all on a mission to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges.


Can AI make the world a better place? How can we change our consumption habits to better serve the environment and underprivileged communities? What can we do to make our financial system work for all?


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a map of how to create a more equitable future. This series will bring you on a journey to explore what is possible — and believe that humanity can save itself, and our planet.


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


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]]> What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest problems? In Season 3 of Better Heroes, we scoured the globe for groundbreaking collaborations between passionate individuals and visionary organizations, who are all on a mission to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges.


Can AI make the world a better place? How can we change our consumption habits to better serve the environment and underprivileged communities? What can we do to make our financial system work for all?


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a map of how to create a more equitable future. This series will bring you on a journey to explore what is possible — and believe that humanity can save itself, and our planet.


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


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]]> false Hueman Group Media contact@huemangroupmedia.com 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 ey-better-heroes episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7/1745527582916-5b2195dd-7d8d-4ace-aeaf-10da63726e4e.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/ey-better-heroes Better Heroes How Partnership is a Catalyst for Impact How Partnership is a Catalyst for Impact Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 26:06 6940e42a58c537ceb650513c false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6940e42a58c537ceb650513c 6940e42a58c537ceb650513c 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 12 How does a small, impact driven business grow into a social unicorn and deliver impact for millions or even billions of people? Support, partnership and collaboration.


In this episode, we're going to tell you about the Reckitt Catalyst program and the EY Ripples collaboration. 


Reckitt owns health and hygiene brands including Lysol, Mucinex and Dettol. Purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. Reckitt Catalyst is doing that by making a five-year commitment to provide funding, mentorship and expertise to support 200 social innovators by 2030. In particular, the program targets female and under-represented founders. 


Our guests are Hamzah Sarwar, Global Head of Social Impact and Innovation at Reckitt and Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. 


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]]> How does a small, impact driven business grow into a social unicorn and deliver impact for millions or even billions of people? Support, partnership and collaboration.


In this episode, we're going to tell you about the Reckitt Catalyst program and the EY Ripples collaboration. 


Reckitt owns health and hygiene brands including Lysol, Mucinex and Dettol. Purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. Reckitt Catalyst is doing that by making a five-year commitment to provide funding, mentorship and expertise to support 200 social innovators by 2030. In particular, the program targets female and under-represented founders. 


Our guests are Hamzah Sarwar, Global Head of Social Impact and Innovation at Reckitt and Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. 


Learn more about EY Ripples at www.ey.com/eyripples.


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]]> We Can’t Leave Nonprofits Behind in the Age of AI We Can’t Leave Nonprofits Behind in the Age of AI Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 26:44 6937cc9e3929b3e5587ae054 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6937cc9e3929b3e5587ae054 6937cc9e3929b3e5587ae054 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 11 In the age of AI, nonprofits need technology just as much as any for profit business. Unfortunately, nonprofits are often working with tight budgets and limited resources.  That's why ServiceNow started the Partnership for Good Grant and that's also why EY joined them. The program offers four grants to deserving nonprofits. They include technology donations, monetary donations and consulting hours. As a collaborator, EY was paired with WaterAid. 


Our Better Heroes today are Izzy Smith, Director of IT at WaterAid and Pranav Chandrasaykar, EY Director in the UK ServiceNow Practice. They’ll tell us all about their collaboration and how WaterAid is using technology to scale impact, reaching millions of people with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).



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]]> In the age of AI, nonprofits need technology just as much as any for profit business. Unfortunately, nonprofits are often working with tight budgets and limited resources.  That's why ServiceNow started the Partnership for Good Grant and that's also why EY joined them. The program offers four grants to deserving nonprofits. They include technology donations, monetary donations and consulting hours. As a collaborator, EY was paired with WaterAid. 


Our Better Heroes today are Izzy Smith, Director of IT at WaterAid and Pranav Chandrasaykar, EY Director in the UK ServiceNow Practice. They’ll tell us all about their collaboration and how WaterAid is using technology to scale impact, reaching millions of people with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).



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]]> How Upskilling Can Help Level the Playing Field How Upskilling Can Help Level the Playing Field Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:49:02 GMT 26:01 68e49bbe5f95c3d419e5109f false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/68e49bbe5f95c3d419e5109f 68e49bbe5f95c3d419e5109f 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 10 Socioeconomic inequality is a global issue but it’s especially significant in South Africa right now. According to a recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey <https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18398> from Statistics South Africa, more than 50 percent of South African youth are unemployed. To help find actionable solutions, today's guests are sharing the tools they use to create economic opportunity. 


Nazia Pillay is the Managing Director of SAP Southern Africa, one of the global leaders in enterprise applications and Business AI. SAP® operates multiple young professional programs aimed at upskilling youth and moving the needle on unemployment. Our second guest Mohau Maroga, is an EY SAP Associate. In this episode, he shares his success story through SAP's Young Professionals Program in South Africa.



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]]> Socioeconomic inequality is a global issue but it’s especially significant in South Africa right now. According to a recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey <https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18398> from Statistics South Africa, more than 50 percent of South African youth are unemployed. To help find actionable solutions, today's guests are sharing the tools they use to create economic opportunity. 


Nazia Pillay is the Managing Director of SAP Southern Africa, one of the global leaders in enterprise applications and Business AI. SAP® operates multiple young professional programs aimed at upskilling youth and moving the needle on unemployment. Our second guest Mohau Maroga, is an EY SAP Associate. In this episode, he shares his success story through SAP's Young Professionals Program in South Africa.



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]]> Into the Arctic: Rowing for a Cause Into the Arctic: Rowing for a Cause Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:13:29 GMT 28:41 68db66f96d92c33f9c1e8d8b false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/68db66f96d92c33f9c1e8d8b 68db66f96d92c33f9c1e8d8b 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 9 How do we protect the ecosystems underwater from the effects of climate change? Our guests show us that the key lies in expeditions which explore the oceans on our planet. 


Toby Gregory, founder of the Arctic Challenge, led a crew into the Arctic Ocean to study the remote area, and brings to life his expedition. Darryl Owen, Owner and CEO, Freestyle Divers Founder, Project REEFrame, speaks about how educating people about marine life is a key to environmental activism. 


They’re joined by  Fatma Albastaki, EY MENA Business Sustainability Leader. 


Learn more about Toby here: https://ownershipworks.org/team/

Learn more about Darryl here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/timothy-tracy

Learn more about Fatma here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatma-al-bastaki-16b915188/?originalSubdomain=ae



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]]> How do we protect the ecosystems underwater from the effects of climate change? Our guests show us that the key lies in expeditions which explore the oceans on our planet. 


Toby Gregory, founder of the Arctic Challenge, led a crew into the Arctic Ocean to study the remote area, and brings to life his expedition. Darryl Owen, Owner and CEO, Freestyle Divers Founder, Project REEFrame, speaks about how educating people about marine life is a key to environmental activism. 


They’re joined by  Fatma Albastaki, EY MENA Business Sustainability Leader. 


Learn more about Toby here: https://ownershipworks.org/team/

Learn more about Darryl here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/timothy-tracy

Learn more about Fatma here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatma-al-bastaki-16b915188/?originalSubdomain=ae



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]]> What You Need to Know about AI Education What You Need to Know about AI Education Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT 30:47 68d14807bda861d4d90a5071 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/68d14807bda861d4d90a5071 68d14807bda861d4d90a5071 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 8 In rooms across the world - kitchens, board rooms, conferences - people are asking questions about AI. Today, we hope to answer some of those questions by bringing you professionals who are researching, teaching and implementing AI in their roles. Our guests are Raj Sharma, EY Global Managing Partner for Growth and Innovation, and Rebecca Winthrop, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Raj and Rebecca are some of the best people to help educate us about AI. They’ll tell us how we can learn more about the technology, how to teach our kids to use it safely, and how to make sure AI is implemented equally around the world.


Learn more about Raj here: www.ey.com/en_gl/people/raj-sharma

Learn more about Rebecca here: www.brookings.edu/people/rebecca-winthrop



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]]> In rooms across the world - kitchens, board rooms, conferences - people are asking questions about AI. Today, we hope to answer some of those questions by bringing you professionals who are researching, teaching and implementing AI in their roles. Our guests are Raj Sharma, EY Global Managing Partner for Growth and Innovation, and Rebecca Winthrop, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Raj and Rebecca are some of the best people to help educate us about AI. They’ll tell us how we can learn more about the technology, how to teach our kids to use it safely, and how to make sure AI is implemented equally around the world.


Learn more about Raj here: www.ey.com/en_gl/people/raj-sharma

Learn more about Rebecca here: www.brookings.edu/people/rebecca-winthrop



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]]> Building a Better Future with Shared Ownership Building a Better Future with Shared Ownership Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT 29:55 685a365c7cd58072a5d860e3 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/685a365c7cd58072a5d860e3 685a365c7cd58072a5d860e3 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 7 What if there was a way to shift the system and create better opportunities for everyone? What if businesses could thrive while also empowering their employees to share in their success?


Today’s guests are going to tell you about the potential of shared ownership and how they’re converting ownership structures.


Anna-Lisa Miller is the Executive Director of Ownership Works. She’s leading a movement to reshape ownership structures in companies big and small. Tim Tracy is head of EY Americas Private Equity practice and a board member at Ownership Works. He’s seen shared ownership drive both social mobility and business success. 


Learn more about Anna-Lisa here: https://ownershipworks.org/team

Learn more about Tim here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/timothy-tracy


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]]> What if there was a way to shift the system and create better opportunities for everyone? What if businesses could thrive while also empowering their employees to share in their success?


Today’s guests are going to tell you about the potential of shared ownership and how they’re converting ownership structures.


Anna-Lisa Miller is the Executive Director of Ownership Works. She’s leading a movement to reshape ownership structures in companies big and small. Tim Tracy is head of EY Americas Private Equity practice and a board member at Ownership Works. He’s seen shared ownership drive both social mobility and business success. 


Learn more about Anna-Lisa here: https://ownershipworks.org/team

Learn more about Tim here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/timothy-tracy


Learn more about EY Ripples at www.ey.com/eyripples


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]]> Decoding the Sustainability World Decoding the Sustainability World Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:17:55 GMT 28:39 6850ec73259ce49e3ed81759 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6850ec73259ce49e3ed81759 6850ec73259ce49e3ed81759 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 6 One of the keys to building a more sustainable future is for corporations to step up and assume their responsibility to decrease CO2 emissions.


Luckily our guests today are leaders in corporate sustainability initiatives. Michaela Morris is CEO at Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM). Tasman helps businesses achieve their carbon emissions goals. Mathew Nelson is EY Oceania, Chief Sustainability Officer.


On the show, Mathew and Michaela share the realities of what we call the carbon markets and achieving net zero emissions. They also provide realistic and efficient steps individuals and organizations can take!


Learn more about Michaela here: www.tasmanenvironmental.com.au/staff/michaela-morris

Learn more about Mathew here: www.ey.com/en_us/people/mathew-nelson


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]]> One of the keys to building a more sustainable future is for corporations to step up and assume their responsibility to decrease CO2 emissions.


Luckily our guests today are leaders in corporate sustainability initiatives. Michaela Morris is CEO at Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM). Tasman helps businesses achieve their carbon emissions goals. Mathew Nelson is EY Oceania, Chief Sustainability Officer.


On the show, Mathew and Michaela share the realities of what we call the carbon markets and achieving net zero emissions. They also provide realistic and efficient steps individuals and organizations can take!


Learn more about Michaela here: www.tasmanenvironmental.com.au/staff/michaela-morris

Learn more about Mathew here: www.ey.com/en_us/people/mathew-nelson


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]]> How to Get Good at Doing Good How to Get Good at Doing Good Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT 28:00 6847ace0d911dedd652e2dea false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6847ace0d911dedd652e2dea 6847ace0d911dedd652e2dea 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 5 The difference we can make in the world when we come together is far greater than any individual or company could possibly make on their own.


Our guests are Payal Dalal and Meredith Jones. Payal is the Executive Vice President, Global Programs for the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard. 

Meredith is a Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young LLP. She’s also the author of Women of The Street: Why Female Money Managers Generate Higher Returns (And How You Can Too).


These two inspiring women, as well as their employers have come together to back social impact projects around the world through the Center for Inclusive Growth. The center has helped women in developing countries manage their own money, they've shared their expertise with small businesses, and they're studying how new technology (like AI) can be implemented equitably.


On the show, they’ll give us advice about doing good and give us their blueprint for impactful partnerships.


Learn more about Meredith here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/meredith-a-jones

Learn more about Payal here: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/people/payal-dalal


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]]> The difference we can make in the world when we come together is far greater than any individual or company could possibly make on their own.


Our guests are Payal Dalal and Meredith Jones. Payal is the Executive Vice President, Global Programs for the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard. 

Meredith is a Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young LLP. She’s also the author of Women of The Street: Why Female Money Managers Generate Higher Returns (And How You Can Too).


These two inspiring women, as well as their employers have come together to back social impact projects around the world through the Center for Inclusive Growth. The center has helped women in developing countries manage their own money, they've shared their expertise with small businesses, and they're studying how new technology (like AI) can be implemented equitably.


On the show, they’ll give us advice about doing good and give us their blueprint for impactful partnerships.


Learn more about Meredith here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/meredith-a-jones

Learn more about Payal here: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/people/payal-dalal


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]]> So You Want to Start a Social Impact Venture? So You Want to Start a Social Impact Venture? Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:57:20 GMT 28:16 683e80b0708e9fc9b483bc8d false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/683e80b0708e9fc9b483bc8d 683e80b0708e9fc9b483bc8d 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 4 The recipe for social impact success includes, concern for people and the planet, problem solving, a specific motivation, and mentorship. Our guests today, Arturo Quiroz and Stephanie Benedetto, have every ingredient in this recipe and more.


Arturo is the founder of Wareclouds, a digital platform that makes use of a network of individual homes acting as warehouses and fulfillment centers. The decentralized locations allow products to be shipped faster and more efficiently and it puts money into the Chilean communities, where these homes are located.


Stephanie Benedetto is the CEO of Aloquia, a tech company, helping businesses manage their excess inventory through recycling, reselling or repurposing. Stephanie's motivation is seeing a cleaner planet for her children.


So how can big companies help social impact entrepreneurs scale their operations and make a difference in the world? Arturo and Stephanie are the perfect example! They met at the 100+ Accelerator Program, where they learned to build new sustainability models for their businesses. The accelerator delivers six months of remote programming and training, mentor networks and up to 100,000 US dollars toward pilot execution. Some of the biggest consumer goods companies participate, and EY teams also guide and prepare the startups for “Demo Days.” 


Learn more about the 100+ Accelerator Program here: https://www.100accelerator.com

Learn more about Arturo here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturoquirozl/

Learn more about Stephanie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebenedetto


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]]> The recipe for social impact success includes, concern for people and the planet, problem solving, a specific motivation, and mentorship. Our guests today, Arturo Quiroz and Stephanie Benedetto, have every ingredient in this recipe and more.


Arturo is the founder of Wareclouds, a digital platform that makes use of a network of individual homes acting as warehouses and fulfillment centers. The decentralized locations allow products to be shipped faster and more efficiently and it puts money into the Chilean communities, where these homes are located.


Stephanie Benedetto is the CEO of Aloquia, a tech company, helping businesses manage their excess inventory through recycling, reselling or repurposing. Stephanie's motivation is seeing a cleaner planet for her children.


So how can big companies help social impact entrepreneurs scale their operations and make a difference in the world? Arturo and Stephanie are the perfect example! They met at the 100+ Accelerator Program, where they learned to build new sustainability models for their businesses. The accelerator delivers six months of remote programming and training, mentor networks and up to 100,000 US dollars toward pilot execution. Some of the biggest consumer goods companies participate, and EY teams also guide and prepare the startups for “Demo Days.” 


Learn more about the 100+ Accelerator Program here: https://www.100accelerator.com

Learn more about Arturo here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturoquirozl/

Learn more about Stephanie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebenedetto


Learn more about EY Ripples at www.ey.com/eyripples


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]]> Mushroom Roads are No Longer for Video Games and Movies Mushroom Roads are No Longer for Video Games and Movies Tue, 27 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT 30:48 68351d6e1b846c88bdad7907 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/68351d6e1b846c88bdad7907 68351d6e1b846c88bdad7907 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 3 What if I told you mushrooms could be used to build roads?


In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the people who are taking this idea from just a fantasy for video games and movies to a real technology that’s reducing pollutants and making construction more sustainable.


Line Kloster Pedersen is the founder of Visibuilt. The idea for mushroom roads first struck her while she was on a hike. Then Line had to figure out how to create her fungi binder and solve many of the hurdles of being a small startup company.


Luckily she found a life science incubator called the BioInnovation Institute and its Director of Planetary Health, Christian Brix Tillegreen. The institute helps biotech startups, like Visibuilt, solve their hurdles by providing research centers and funding programs.


Learn more about Christian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-brix-tillegreen-47749a13/

Learn more about Line here: https://visibuilt.com/people-and-values


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]]> What if I told you mushrooms could be used to build roads?


In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the people who are taking this idea from just a fantasy for video games and movies to a real technology that’s reducing pollutants and making construction more sustainable.


Line Kloster Pedersen is the founder of Visibuilt. The idea for mushroom roads first struck her while she was on a hike. Then Line had to figure out how to create her fungi binder and solve many of the hurdles of being a small startup company.


Luckily she found a life science incubator called the BioInnovation Institute and its Director of Planetary Health, Christian Brix Tillegreen. The institute helps biotech startups, like Visibuilt, solve their hurdles by providing research centers and funding programs.


Learn more about Christian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-brix-tillegreen-47749a13/

Learn more about Line here: https://visibuilt.com/people-and-values


Learn more about EY Ripples at www.ey.com/eyripples.


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]]> How to Prepare for an Ever-Changing Future of Work How to Prepare for an Ever-Changing Future of Work Tue, 20 May 2025 04:28:13 GMT 27:33 682c04dd6490cfd1dfcb4c92 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/682c04dd6490cfd1dfcb4c92 682c04dd6490cfd1dfcb4c92 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 2 More than half of all companies use AI in their work today - and that number is only going to grow. But not everyone has the opportunity to prepare for that future and learn about this rapidly changing technology.  


That’s where our guests, Naria Santa Lucia and Marcie Merriman come in. 


Naria is General Manager, Skills for Social Impact Leader at Microsoft Philanthropies. She ensures all people have access to and are prepared for digital innovations. 


Marcie is the EY Global Cultural Insights & Customer Strategy Leader. She uses her knowledge in anthropology to help businesses prosper.


The fact is AI is going to be a huge part of the future of work. So listen closely and consider how AI literate you are! You can also check EY’s AI Upskilling Report here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/about-us/corporate-responsibility/how-can-we-upskill-gen-z-as-fast-as-we-train-ai


Learn more about Marcie here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/marcie-merriman

Learn more about Naria here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nariasantalucia/


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]]> More than half of all companies use AI in their work today - and that number is only going to grow. But not everyone has the opportunity to prepare for that future and learn about this rapidly changing technology.  


That’s where our guests, Naria Santa Lucia and Marcie Merriman come in. 


Naria is General Manager, Skills for Social Impact Leader at Microsoft Philanthropies. She ensures all people have access to and are prepared for digital innovations. 


Marcie is the EY Global Cultural Insights & Customer Strategy Leader. She uses her knowledge in anthropology to help businesses prosper.


The fact is AI is going to be a huge part of the future of work. So listen closely and consider how AI literate you are! You can also check EY’s AI Upskilling Report here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/about-us/corporate-responsibility/how-can-we-upskill-gen-z-as-fast-as-we-train-ai


Learn more about Marcie here: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/marcie-merriman

Learn more about Naria here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nariasantalucia/


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]]> The Social Innovators Using AI to Solve Inequality The Social Innovators Using AI to Solve Inequality Tue, 13 May 2025 04:06:31 GMT 25:34 6822c5478c558ca64ad85c94 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6822c5478c558ca64ad85c94 6822c5478c558ca64ad85c94 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 3 1 What is the definition of ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How can advancements in technology be put to work and make the world a better place? What issues are impact entrepreneurs trying to solve right now?


One place where AI can make a world of difference is education inequality. In this episode, we’ll bring you the story of the ed-tech company, Geekie and its founder, Claudio Sassaki. Geekie has deployed AI to personalize lesson plans and advance learning in some of Brazil’s poorest school districts. 


Our second guest is Adedoyin Omidiran. She leads Social Innovation Initiatives at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship - that's part of the World Economic Forum! Adedoyin promotes the ethical use of AI by social innovators including Claudio.


Learn more about Claudio here: www.weforum.org/people/claudio-sassaki

Learn more about Adedoyin here: www.weforum.org/stories/authors/adedoyin-omidiran



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]]> What is the definition of ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How can advancements in technology be put to work and make the world a better place? What issues are impact entrepreneurs trying to solve right now?


One place where AI can make a world of difference is education inequality. In this episode, we’ll bring you the story of the ed-tech company, Geekie and its founder, Claudio Sassaki. Geekie has deployed AI to personalize lesson plans and advance learning in some of Brazil’s poorest school districts. 


Our second guest is Adedoyin Omidiran. She leads Social Innovation Initiatives at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship - that's part of the World Economic Forum! Adedoyin promotes the ethical use of AI by social innovators including Claudio.


Learn more about Claudio here: www.weforum.org/people/claudio-sassaki

Learn more about Adedoyin here: www.weforum.org/stories/authors/adedoyin-omidiran



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]]> Better Heroes — Season 3 Trailer Better Heroes — Season 3 Trailer Mon, 12 May 2025 15:06:34 GMT 1:35 68220e7a365a6906d35cee49 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/68220e7a365a6906d35cee49 68220e7a365a6906d35cee49 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 trailer 3 What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest challenges, shaping the future with confidence? 


Visionary individuals, groundbreaking collaborations and committed organizations.


This season brings stories of entrepreneurs using mushrooms to build roads; organizations  changing the way supply chains run in South America; AI democratizing education, and some of the world's largest organizations working together to foster impact entrepreneurship. 


EY Ripples Better Heroes Season 3 is out now! 


Listen wherever you get your podcasts!


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


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]]> What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest challenges, shaping the future with confidence? 


Visionary individuals, groundbreaking collaborations and committed organizations.


This season brings stories of entrepreneurs using mushrooms to build roads; organizations  changing the way supply chains run in South America; AI democratizing education, and some of the world's largest organizations working together to foster impact entrepreneurship. 


EY Ripples Better Heroes Season 3 is out now! 


Listen wherever you get your podcasts!


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


Learn more about EY Ripples at www.ey.com/eyripples.


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]]> Why Transparency is Key to Building a Better Working World Why Transparency is Key to Building a Better Working World Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:01:31 GMT 24:55 66f0e33516e52a7982d5d428 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66f0e33516e52a7982d5d428 66f0e33516e52a7982d5d428 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 24 Better Heroes is back with a new episode just in time for Climate Week in New York City!


Have you heard the acronym ESG? We’ve definitely mentioned it once or twice on the show. It stands for environmental, social, and governance. These are three areas where businesses have become far more conscious of their impact on the world and are evolving in their ability to quantify and disclose their impacts, risks and opportunities for each. 

 

In this episode, Elise Saur, EY Responsible Business Leader, and Brian Finch, Vice President of Sustainability at Mastercard, join us to talk about the importance of measuring a company’s sustainability impact.

 

They’ll talk about what responsible business really means and why sustainability reporting matters.


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]]> Better Heroes is back with a new episode just in time for Climate Week in New York City!


Have you heard the acronym ESG? We’ve definitely mentioned it once or twice on the show. It stands for environmental, social, and governance. These are three areas where businesses have become far more conscious of their impact on the world and are evolving in their ability to quantify and disclose their impacts, risks and opportunities for each. 

 

In this episode, Elise Saur, EY Responsible Business Leader, and Brian Finch, Vice President of Sustainability at Mastercard, join us to talk about the importance of measuring a company’s sustainability impact.

 

They’ll talk about what responsible business really means and why sustainability reporting matters.


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]]> Why Technology and Neurodiversity Work Together to Create a Great Work Space Why Technology and Neurodiversity Work Together to Create a Great Work Space Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:10:47 GMT 24:28 66a72457a2d210f1c643a6ef false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66a72457a2d210f1c643a6ef 66a72457a2d210f1c643a6ef 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 23 Neurodiversity is an asset in the workplace but employers haven’t always been ready for it. Research shows that when neurodiverse people are properly supported, they come up with more novel ideas and better serve customers.


Supportive technology has changed the game in this regard. Things like AI, can help people focus on their strengths while filling in the gaps where they might have a weakness. 


One of our guests today is Martin McKay. He is the co-founder and CEO of Texthelp. A company that provides digital tools to those who need a little more help understanding and communicating in the workplace. In recognition of his work, Martin was EY Ireland’s Entrepreneur of the year.


Our other guest is Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. Gill and the EY Ripples team have a goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030! 

Learn more about Martin here. Learn more about Gillian here.


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]]> Neurodiversity is an asset in the workplace but employers haven’t always been ready for it. Research shows that when neurodiverse people are properly supported, they come up with more novel ideas and better serve customers.


Supportive technology has changed the game in this regard. Things like AI, can help people focus on their strengths while filling in the gaps where they might have a weakness. 


One of our guests today is Martin McKay. He is the co-founder and CEO of Texthelp. A company that provides digital tools to those who need a little more help understanding and communicating in the workplace. In recognition of his work, Martin was EY Ireland’s Entrepreneur of the year.


Our other guest is Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. Gill and the EY Ripples team have a goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030! 

Learn more about Martin here. Learn more about Gillian here.


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]]> How AI Can Make the World a Better Place How AI Can Make the World a Better Place Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:01:23 GMT 30:50 669dd07af31c8276935d8be1 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/669dd07af31c8276935d8be1 669dd07af31c8276935d8be1 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 22 Despite the uncertainty of new technology and conversations about the negative impacts of AI, today’s Better Heroes believe whole-heartedly in its positive uses.


Rami Amin is the Director of Innovation and Digital Partnerships at Visa. He spearheads AI initiatives, and digital partnerships, with governments, to help financial ecosystems.


Sophie Sirtaine is the CEO of CGAP which stands for the Consultative Group, to Assist the Poor. CGAP is an international partnership housed by the World Bank Group. 


They explain how AI can help advance us to a world where our financial institutions and products are inclusive to all. If our governments work together with the private sectors, then the digital transformation we see today can build a better and more inclusive tomorrow.


Learn more about Sophie here. Learn more about Rami here.


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]]> Despite the uncertainty of new technology and conversations about the negative impacts of AI, today’s Better Heroes believe whole-heartedly in its positive uses.


Rami Amin is the Director of Innovation and Digital Partnerships at Visa. He spearheads AI initiatives, and digital partnerships, with governments, to help financial ecosystems.


Sophie Sirtaine is the CEO of CGAP which stands for the Consultative Group, to Assist the Poor. CGAP is an international partnership housed by the World Bank Group. 


They explain how AI can help advance us to a world where our financial institutions and products are inclusive to all. If our governments work together with the private sectors, then the digital transformation we see today can build a better and more inclusive tomorrow.


Learn more about Sophie here. Learn more about Rami here.


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]]> Why AI Education is a Must Have Why AI Education is a Must Have Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:01:01 GMT 26:47 66950f7df94c7a925b34f75e false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66950f7df94c7a925b34f75e 66950f7df94c7a925b34f75e 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 21 In order to best prepare students for the workforce, artificial intelligence (AI) should be taught and used in schools. Some countries and some states are way ahead of others when it comes to how they approach teaching AI. 

That’s where public, private and government partnerships come in to level the playing field. Today’s guests are embracing AI and preparing current and future generations to work with it.


Pat Yongpradit is the Chief Academic Officer for Code.org and leader of TeachAI, an initiative to guide education leaders and policymakers in transforming education in an age of AI.


Jay Persaud is EY Global Emerging Technology Ecosystem Leader. He works with new tech like AI and helps prepare his colleagues for the future of work. 


Learn more about Pat here. Learn more about Jay here.


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]]> In order to best prepare students for the workforce, artificial intelligence (AI) should be taught and used in schools. Some countries and some states are way ahead of others when it comes to how they approach teaching AI. 

That’s where public, private and government partnerships come in to level the playing field. Today’s guests are embracing AI and preparing current and future generations to work with it.


Pat Yongpradit is the Chief Academic Officer for Code.org and leader of TeachAI, an initiative to guide education leaders and policymakers in transforming education in an age of AI.


Jay Persaud is EY Global Emerging Technology Ecosystem Leader. He works with new tech like AI and helps prepare his colleagues for the future of work. 


Learn more about Pat here. Learn more about Jay here.


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]]> What if Art and Sugar Could Save the World? What if Art and Sugar Could Save the World? Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:06:30 GMT 26:31 66824766d805340b4c3ab2e5 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66824766d805340b4c3ab2e5 66824766d805340b4c3ab2e5 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 20 Have you ever heard of the Zulu word, Ubuntu? It means ‘I am because we are.” The term alludes to having a collective vision, goal and effort as a community rather than an individualistic outlook.  


Both of today’s Better Heroes are living, breathing examples of how this collective effort can help us live more sustainably by changing our consumption habits. While they have different approaches their goal is the same: To improve sustainability and make a difference in the world.


Umazi Mvurya is the youngest leader of the Leadership Council of Kaya Duruma, a forest sanctuary in the Kenyan coast. She calls herself an artivist and uses her art to create sustainable solutions in  indigenous African communities.


Tom Simmons is the founder and CEO of The Supplant Company. Supplant creates sustainable sugar substitutes from agricultural byproducts that would usually go to waste.


Learn more about Umazi here. Learn more about Tom here. 


Note:  We’re taking a midseason break so no episode next week. We’ll be back on July 15!


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]]> Have you ever heard of the Zulu word, Ubuntu? It means ‘I am because we are.” The term alludes to having a collective vision, goal and effort as a community rather than an individualistic outlook.  


Both of today’s Better Heroes are living, breathing examples of how this collective effort can help us live more sustainably by changing our consumption habits. While they have different approaches their goal is the same: To improve sustainability and make a difference in the world.


Umazi Mvurya is the youngest leader of the Leadership Council of Kaya Duruma, a forest sanctuary in the Kenyan coast. She calls herself an artivist and uses her art to create sustainable solutions in  indigenous African communities.


Tom Simmons is the founder and CEO of The Supplant Company. Supplant creates sustainable sugar substitutes from agricultural byproducts that would usually go to waste.


Learn more about Umazi here. Learn more about Tom here. 


Note:  We’re taking a midseason break so no episode next week. We’ll be back on July 15!


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]]> How to Kickstart Corporate Volunteerism How to Kickstart Corporate Volunteerism Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:55:47 GMT 24:11 66797ae36574973d986f5d13 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66797ae36574973d986f5d13 66797ae36574973d986f5d13 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 19 Volunteering seems like a normal everyday activity. Planting trees, cooking at a soup kitchen or picking up trash are all great examples. But what if we could amplify the impact of these activities?

 

In Singapore, at least 31 organizations including EY and CitiBank, have joined together to get more people to volunteer more often. It’s called Project V - as in volunteer. This episode’s better heroes got involved with Project V in the name of corporate volunteerism and they’ve learned that volunteering has benefits far beyond the work a person does in one day.

 

Tibor Pandi is the Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Singapore.

 

Nam Soon Liew is EY Asean Regional Managing Partner.


Learn more about Tibor here. Learn more about Nam here.


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]]> Volunteering seems like a normal everyday activity. Planting trees, cooking at a soup kitchen or picking up trash are all great examples. But what if we could amplify the impact of these activities?

 

In Singapore, at least 31 organizations including EY and CitiBank, have joined together to get more people to volunteer more often. It’s called Project V - as in volunteer. This episode’s better heroes got involved with Project V in the name of corporate volunteerism and they’ve learned that volunteering has benefits far beyond the work a person does in one day.

 

Tibor Pandi is the Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Singapore.

 

Nam Soon Liew is EY Asean Regional Managing Partner.


Learn more about Tibor here. Learn more about Nam here.


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]]> How to Find a Partnership that Can Change the World How to Find a Partnership that Can Change the World Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:06:38 GMT 30:42 666fd26e2dc79a0012ef4066 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/666fd26e2dc79a0012ef4066 666fd26e2dc79a0012ef4066 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 18 How do you find and build meaningful partnerships when you’re working across borders, and in unfamiliar communities?


Today’s Better Heroes have the answer. 


Peter Awin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cowtribe, a digital platform distributing animal vaccines across Ghana’s villages. Malte Pielhau is a Director at EY Germany and Christian Bausch is Associate Director at Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement.


On the show, we talked about how financial investments for social causes and transformative initiatives like Cowtribe are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fruitful partnerships. A real collaboration requires understanding and respect between all parties. 


Learn more about Peter here. Learn more about Christian here. Learn more about Malte here.


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]]> How do you find and build meaningful partnerships when you’re working across borders, and in unfamiliar communities?


Today’s Better Heroes have the answer. 


Peter Awin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cowtribe, a digital platform distributing animal vaccines across Ghana’s villages. Malte Pielhau is a Director at EY Germany and Christian Bausch is Associate Director at Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement.


On the show, we talked about how financial investments for social causes and transformative initiatives like Cowtribe are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fruitful partnerships. A real collaboration requires understanding and respect between all parties. 


Learn more about Peter here. Learn more about Christian here. Learn more about Malte here.


Learn more about EY Ripples and all of our guests at www.ey.com/eyripples.

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]]> Investing in Innovation Investing in Innovation Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:34:33 GMT 22:25 66669e79b18e7e0013dccfe0 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66669e79b18e7e0013dccfe0 66669e79b18e7e0013dccfe0 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 17 How many world-changing ideas are out there that just need a little bit of funding to get off the ground?  Thanks to this episode's better heroes, one idea is getting off the ground that could change the way we feed the world! 


Cilia Indahl is the CEO of EQT Foundation. Her group makes impact investments and paves the way for other investors to support groundbreaking startups. Chee Hoe is the CEO and co-founder of Qarbotech. He’s one of the entrepreneurs in which EQT has invested. Qarbotech makes a photosynthesis enhancer.  


Learn more about Chee Hoe here. Learn more about Cilia here.


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]]> How many world-changing ideas are out there that just need a little bit of funding to get off the ground?  Thanks to this episode's better heroes, one idea is getting off the ground that could change the way we feed the world! 


Cilia Indahl is the CEO of EQT Foundation. Her group makes impact investments and paves the way for other investors to support groundbreaking startups. Chee Hoe is the CEO and co-founder of Qarbotech. He’s one of the entrepreneurs in which EQT has invested. Qarbotech makes a photosynthesis enhancer.  


Learn more about Chee Hoe here. Learn more about Cilia here.


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]]> <![CDATA[Curiosity & Innovation: Unraveling AI’s Impact on Tomorrow's World]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:55:53 GMT 26:08 665dbd59137dd600123863a6 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/665dbd59137dd600123863a6 665dbd59137dd600123863a6 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 16 AI is the buzziest of the buzzwords right now. Almost everyday we hear about the risks and the benefits, we hear about how AI is the future, and we try our

 best to understand how it’ll affect our industry and our jobs. But today’s Better Heroes aren’t just concerned with the current applications for AI and the current industry, they’re preparing future generations of AI programmers and users.  


Beatriz Sanz Sáiz is EY Global Data and AI Leader. Bea and her team led the recent launch of EY.ai - a unifying platform. With EY.ai, you get a partner that understands your business and industry, brings together a holistic ecosystem,

 and can seamlessly connect AI capabilities to help you drive AI-enabled business transformation. 


Tara Chklovski is CEO and founder of Technovation. The nonprofit teaches young women and girls about technology by having them build mobile apps that solve problems in their own communities. 


Learn more about EY Ripples and all of our guests at www.ey.com/eyripples.

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]]> AI is the buzziest of the buzzwords right now. Almost everyday we hear about the risks and the benefits, we hear about how AI is the future, and we try our

 best to understand how it’ll affect our industry and our jobs. But today’s Better Heroes aren’t just concerned with the current applications for AI and the current industry, they’re preparing future generations of AI programmers and users.  


Beatriz Sanz Sáiz is EY Global Data and AI Leader. Bea and her team led the recent launch of EY.ai - a unifying platform. With EY.ai, you get a partner that understands your business and industry, brings together a holistic ecosystem,

 and can seamlessly connect AI capabilities to help you drive AI-enabled business transformation. 


Tara Chklovski is CEO and founder of Technovation. The nonprofit teaches young women and girls about technology by having them build mobile apps that solve problems in their own communities. 


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]]> Wellness For the Gamers and the Rest of Us Wellness For the Gamers and the Rest of Us Mon, 27 May 2024 04:15:25 GMT 25:01 665408ddb7e09a00126bad56 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/665408ddb7e09a00126bad56 665408ddb7e09a00126bad56 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 15 How do we activate and motivate millions of people across the globe to adopt daily healthy habits? And is there a way for these healthy habits to have a net positive impact on our communities as a whole?


Today’s Better Hero is Eduardo della Maggiora. 


Eduardo is the co-founder and CEO of Betterfly, a wellbeing platform that converts healthy activities from users into charitable donations. Betterfly provides customizable insurance coverages for a company’s employees and benefits that help promote a healthier lifestyle. Betterfly sort of gamifies wellness. 


Learn more about Eduardo here.


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]]> How do we activate and motivate millions of people across the globe to adopt daily healthy habits? And is there a way for these healthy habits to have a net positive impact on our communities as a whole?


Today’s Better Hero is Eduardo della Maggiora. 


Eduardo is the co-founder and CEO of Betterfly, a wellbeing platform that converts healthy activities from users into charitable donations. Betterfly provides customizable insurance coverages for a company’s employees and benefits that help promote a healthier lifestyle. Betterfly sort of gamifies wellness. 


Learn more about Eduardo here.


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]]> The Social Value of Tea The Social Value of Tea Mon, 20 May 2024 04:01:45 GMT 26:41 664abe88291fd8001104b9e1 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/664abe88291fd8001104b9e1 664abe88291fd8001104b9e1 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 14 Ordinary office supplies can have a value far beyond their cost and everyday use. Big organizations have whole teams tasked with procurement - the purchasing of items necessary for them to do business. If those teams take into account the social impact of the items they buy the process becomes social procurement. 


The tea in your office kitchen is a great example. If it’s from NEMI Teas, it’s not just providing you with your afternoon pick me up it’s also helping a refugee find a job and integrate into society. Pranav Chopra is the founder of NEMI Teas and one of today’s Better Heroes. 


Our other guests are Alexandra van der Ploeg, Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility at SAP, and Theresa Harrison, EY Global Environmental Social Governance Services Leader. Both EY and SAP have signed up to the Social Enterprise UK ‘Buy Social Corporate Challenge’ – which is a group of high-profile businesses aiming to collectively spend £1 billion with social enterprises through their procurement in the UK.


Learn more about Alexandra here. Learn more about Theresa here. Learn more about Pranav here.


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]]> Ordinary office supplies can have a value far beyond their cost and everyday use. Big organizations have whole teams tasked with procurement - the purchasing of items necessary for them to do business. If those teams take into account the social impact of the items they buy the process becomes social procurement. 


The tea in your office kitchen is a great example. If it’s from NEMI Teas, it’s not just providing you with your afternoon pick me up it’s also helping a refugee find a job and integrate into society. Pranav Chopra is the founder of NEMI Teas and one of today’s Better Heroes. 


Our other guests are Alexandra van der Ploeg, Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility at SAP, and Theresa Harrison, EY Global Environmental Social Governance Services Leader. Both EY and SAP have signed up to the Social Enterprise UK ‘Buy Social Corporate Challenge’ – which is a group of high-profile businesses aiming to collectively spend £1 billion with social enterprises through their procurement in the UK.


Learn more about Alexandra here. Learn more about Theresa here. Learn more about Pranav here.


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]]> Why Do Great Entrepreneurs Get Overlooked? Why Do Great Entrepreneurs Get Overlooked? Mon, 13 May 2024 05:18:39 GMT 25:27 6641a2af7c2bf1001301961c false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6641a2af7c2bf1001301961c 6641a2af7c2bf1001301961c 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 2 13 Minority businesses aren’t just underestimated, they’re woefully underfunded. At the current pace, in the US, it will take 333 years for a minority-owned business to achieve revenue parity to their non-minority counterparts! But we can significantly reduce that timeline with support and collaboration. Ethel Torres is the CEO at National Drug Source, a pharmaceutical distribution platform that’s providing safer and more secure healthcare around the world. Nit Reeder is EY Americas Markets Communications and Enablement Leader and EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Program Director. They’re kicking off season 2 of Better Heroes by sharing more about why access and community matter. 


Learn more about National Drug Source here and about Nit here (via EY.com US). 


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]]> Minority businesses aren’t just underestimated, they’re woefully underfunded. At the current pace, in the US, it will take 333 years for a minority-owned business to achieve revenue parity to their non-minority counterparts! But we can significantly reduce that timeline with support and collaboration. Ethel Torres is the CEO at National Drug Source, a pharmaceutical distribution platform that’s providing safer and more secure healthcare around the world. Nit Reeder is EY Americas Markets Communications and Enablement Leader and EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Program Director. They’re kicking off season 2 of Better Heroes by sharing more about why access and community matter. 


Learn more about National Drug Source here and about Nit here (via EY.com US). 


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]]> Better Heroes - Season 2 Better Heroes - Season 2 Mon, 06 May 2024 06:57:44 GMT 1:44 66387f684e48ad0012635f8d false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/66387f684e48ad0012635f8d 66387f684e48ad0012635f8d 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 trailer 2 What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest problems? In Season 2 of Better Heroes, we scoured the globe for groundbreaking collaborations between passionate individuals and visionary organizations, who are all on a mission to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges. 


Can AI make the world a better place? How can we change our consumption habits to better serve the environment and underprivileged communities? What can we do to make our financial system work for all? 


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a map of how to create a more equitable future. This series will bring you on a journey to explore what is possible — and believe that humanity can save itself, and our planet.


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


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]]> What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest problems? In Season 2 of Better Heroes, we scoured the globe for groundbreaking collaborations between passionate individuals and visionary organizations, who are all on a mission to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges. 


Can AI make the world a better place? How can we change our consumption habits to better serve the environment and underprivileged communities? What can we do to make our financial system work for all? 


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a map of how to create a more equitable future. This series will bring you on a journey to explore what is possible — and believe that humanity can save itself, and our planet.


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


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]]> Why Global DEI Efforts Are Vital to Create a Better Working World Why Global DEI Efforts Are Vital to Create a Better Working World Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:01:24 GMT 35:41 6427216d2d9d7000111e429e false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6427216d2d9d7000111e429e 6427216d2d9d7000111e429e 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 12 Why is action on diversity, equity, and inclusion important? What is EY doing to further equity both globally and locally? What can we all do to create a more equitable and just world?

 

Today’s Better Heroes and contributors are Julie Teigland, EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner and Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO.


Learn more about UNESCO here and about Julie here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.


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]]> Why is action on diversity, equity, and inclusion important? What is EY doing to further equity both globally and locally? What can we all do to create a more equitable and just world?

 

Today’s Better Heroes and contributors are Julie Teigland, EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner and Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences of UNESCO.


Learn more about UNESCO here and about Julie here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.


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]]> How and Why Business Can Create a Better World How and Why Business Can Create a Better World Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:01:05 GMT 31:11 648cc61fbe23140011aea748 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/648cc61fbe23140011aea748 648cc61fbe23140011aea748 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 11 What does it mean for a business to have purpose? Can businesses make a difference in the world? What steps should they take to do it?


Today’s Better Heroes are Daniel Flynn at Thankyou and Terence Jeyaretnam at EY. Their goal is to prove that purposeful business can change the world.


Learn more about Daniel and Thankyou here. Learn more about Terence and EY here.


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]]> What does it mean for a business to have purpose? Can businesses make a difference in the world? What steps should they take to do it?


Today’s Better Heroes are Daniel Flynn at Thankyou and Terence Jeyaretnam at EY. Their goal is to prove that purposeful business can change the world.


Learn more about Daniel and Thankyou here. Learn more about Terence and EY here.


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]]> How Furry Packaging Can Protect the Environment How Furry Packaging Can Protect the Environment Mon, 29 May 2023 06:43:49 GMT 35:35 647449a5f9699b0011cb3347 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/647449a5f9699b0011cb3347 647449a5f9699b0011cb3347 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 10 What is polystyrene? Why is it so bad for the environment? Is there an alternative we could use for packaging and cold storage?


Today’s Better Hero is Joanne Howarth, Founder and CEO of Planet Protector Packaging. Joanne’s goal is to provide a furry alternative (wool) to non-biodegradable, toxic styrofoam packaging.


Learn more about Joanne and Planet Protector Packaging here.


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]]> What is polystyrene? Why is it so bad for the environment? Is there an alternative we could use for packaging and cold storage?


Today’s Better Hero is Joanne Howarth, Founder and CEO of Planet Protector Packaging. Joanne’s goal is to provide a furry alternative (wool) to non-biodegradable, toxic styrofoam packaging.


Learn more about Joanne and Planet Protector Packaging here.


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]]> How to Transform Value Systems to Save the Planet How to Transform Value Systems to Save the Planet Mon, 22 May 2023 04:01:44 GMT 37:32 6467d981c6d90200118ece45 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6467d981c6d90200118ece45 6467d981c6d90200118ece45 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 9 What is the value of an elephant? Or of a whale, a monkey, or a wolf? What if we could create a living based value system that accounts for the services animals provide to their environment?


Today’s Better Hero is Walid Al Saqqaf, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Rebalance Earth. Walid’s goal is to change the way we value wildlife. His company is placing a value on the natural services provided by animals so that they’re worth far more living than dead.


Learn more about Walid and Rebalance Earth here.


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]]> What is the value of an elephant? Or of a whale, a monkey, or a wolf? What if we could create a living based value system that accounts for the services animals provide to their environment?


Today’s Better Hero is Walid Al Saqqaf, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Rebalance Earth. Walid’s goal is to change the way we value wildlife. His company is placing a value on the natural services provided by animals so that they’re worth far more living than dead.


Learn more about Walid and Rebalance Earth here.


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]]> How Entrepreneurs Are Solving the World’s Toughest Problems How Entrepreneurs Are Solving the World’s Toughest Problems Mon, 15 May 2023 04:01:16 GMT 34:38 645ea33a35238400117edc75 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/645ea33a35238400117edc75 645ea33a35238400117edc75 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 8 How can entrepreneurship solve the world’s toughest problems? How can public and private enterprises come together to support impactful entrepreneurs? How can we create more job opportunities and economic prosperity around the globe?


Today’s Better Heroes are Édgar Sánchez, Country Managing Partner, EY Colombia and Talent Leader, Latin America North, and Camila Escallón, Corporate Affairs and Communications Senior Manager in the Andean Region at Unilever.

 

You can learn more about Édgar and EY here and about Unilever here.  You can learn more about TRANSFORM here.


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]]> How can entrepreneurship solve the world’s toughest problems? How can public and private enterprises come together to support impactful entrepreneurs? How can we create more job opportunities and economic prosperity around the globe?


Today’s Better Heroes are Édgar Sánchez, Country Managing Partner, EY Colombia and Talent Leader, Latin America North, and Camila Escallón, Corporate Affairs and Communications Senior Manager in the Andean Region at Unilever.

 

You can learn more about Édgar and EY here and about Unilever here.  You can learn more about TRANSFORM here.


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]]> Creating Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities Creating Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities Mon, 08 May 2023 13:09:29 GMT 33:51 645570151096880011f8c778 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/645570151096880011f8c778 645570151096880011f8c778 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 7 What do you do if you live in a rural community where jobs are scarce? Is migration to a bigger city a sufficient solution? How can we develop local economies?


Today’s Better Hero is Sebastian Salinas, Founder and Executive Director at Balloon Latam. His goal is to work alongside rural community members to teach entrepreneurship and economic development.


Learn more about Sebastian and Balloon Latam here.


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]]> What do you do if you live in a rural community where jobs are scarce? Is migration to a bigger city a sufficient solution? How can we develop local economies?


Today’s Better Hero is Sebastian Salinas, Founder and Executive Director at Balloon Latam. His goal is to work alongside rural community members to teach entrepreneurship and economic development.


Learn more about Sebastian and Balloon Latam here.


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]]> Why Local Artisans Are Vital to Our Supply Chain Why Local Artisans Are Vital to Our Supply Chain Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:44 GMT 36:50 644c1c061fbd800011595757 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/644c1c061fbd800011595757 644c1c061fbd800011595757 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 6 What makes a product economically and environmentally sustainable? What is a regenerative economy? What role do local artisans play in regenerative economies? How can we ensure local artisans are compensated fairly for their labor? 


Today’s Better Hero is Neelam Chhiber, Co-Founder and Managing Trustee at Industree Foundation and Co-Founder and Managing Director at Mother Earth. Her goal is to support local artisans in achieving economic prosperity for themselves, their families, and their communities.


Learn more about Neelam Chhiber here.


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]]> What makes a product economically and environmentally sustainable? What is a regenerative economy? What role do local artisans play in regenerative economies? How can we ensure local artisans are compensated fairly for their labor? 


Today’s Better Hero is Neelam Chhiber, Co-Founder and Managing Trustee at Industree Foundation and Co-Founder and Managing Director at Mother Earth. Her goal is to support local artisans in achieving economic prosperity for themselves, their families, and their communities.


Learn more about Neelam Chhiber here.


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]]> The Innovations That Could Solve World Hunger The Innovations That Could Solve World Hunger Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:37:02 GMT 30:09 6443104ef87e9900110cd9b6 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6443104ef87e9900110cd9b6 6443104ef87e9900110cd9b6 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 5 Can we solve global hunger? Is there enough food on earth to support a growing population? How will climate change impact our food supply?


Today’s Better Heroes are Rob Dongoski, EY Global Food and Agriculture Leader and Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator.


Learn more about EY and Rob here. Learn more about Bernhard and the World Food Programme here.


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]]> Can we solve global hunger? Is there enough food on earth to support a growing population? How will climate change impact our food supply?


Today’s Better Heroes are Rob Dongoski, EY Global Food and Agriculture Leader and Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator.


Learn more about EY and Rob here. Learn more about Bernhard and the World Food Programme here.


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]]> Giving Food Waste a Second Life Giving Food Waste a Second Life Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:01:06 GMT 25:45 6439b1371710110011551f69 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6439b1371710110011551f69 6439b1371710110011551f69 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 4 How much food gets thrown away everyday? Is there another option for food waste other than a landfill? How can we turn leftovers into something incredible?


Today’s Better Hero is Travin Singh, Founder and CEO at CRUST Group. Travin’s goal is to reduce food waste by upcycling surplus ingredients like bread, and waste like fruit peels into beer and non-alcoholic beverages.


Learn more about CRUST group and Travin here.


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]]> How much food gets thrown away everyday? Is there another option for food waste other than a landfill? How can we turn leftovers into something incredible?


Today’s Better Hero is Travin Singh, Founder and CEO at CRUST Group. Travin’s goal is to reduce food waste by upcycling surplus ingredients like bread, and waste like fruit peels into beer and non-alcoholic beverages.


Learn more about CRUST group and Travin here.


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]]> Uplifting Farmers Through Tractor Sharing Uplifting Farmers Through Tractor Sharing Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:01:35 GMT 35:47 6430272adb149500110d7008 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6430272adb149500110d7008 6430272adb149500110d7008 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 3 What is the impact of a tractor? How does access to these machines improve education, decrease child labor and increase food security? What does it mean to be an entrepreneur with purpose?


Today’s Better Hero is Jehiel Oliver, founder and CEO of Hello Tractor. His goal is to help marginalized farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa access tractors and improve their lives.


Learn more about Jehiel and Hello Tractor here.


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]]> What is the impact of a tractor? How does access to these machines improve education, decrease child labor and increase food security? What does it mean to be an entrepreneur with purpose?


Today’s Better Hero is Jehiel Oliver, founder and CEO of Hello Tractor. His goal is to help marginalized farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa access tractors and improve their lives.


Learn more about Jehiel and Hello Tractor here.


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]]> Women and AI Solving the Translation Bias Women and AI Solving the Translation Bias Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:37:15 GMT 34:29 64211d7bc3bc870011f7189c false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/64211d7bc3bc870011f7189c 64211d7bc3bc870011f7189c 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 2 Why is translation important? What role does it play in an increasingly globalized world? Why is diversity among translators critical? 


Today’s Better Hero is Nour Al Hassan, Founder and CEO at Tarjama. Her goal is to use technology and translation to empower.


Learn more about the Tarjama here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion


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Today’s Better Hero is Nour Al Hassan, Founder and CEO at Tarjama. Her goal is to use technology and translation to empower.


Learn more about the Tarjama here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion


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]]> How an App Could Help You Learn Your Rights How an App Could Help You Learn Your Rights Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:45:31 GMT 32:46 6417d9930baefa00119f6958 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/6417d9930baefa00119f6958 6417d9930baefa00119f6958 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 full 1 1 Do you know your rights and how to use them? What if there was an app that could teach you what your rights are and how to exercise them?


Today’s Better Hero is Wa’il Ashshowwaf, CEO and Co-founder of REYETS. His goal is to create equity through education.


Learn more about the REYETS app here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.


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]]> Do you know your rights and how to use them? What if there was an app that could teach you what your rights are and how to exercise them?


Today’s Better Hero is Wa’il Ashshowwaf, CEO and Co-founder of REYETS. His goal is to create equity through education.


Learn more about the REYETS app here. This is part of our series on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.


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]]> Better Heroes - Trailer Better Heroes - Trailer Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:21:55 GMT 2:57 63fe37259759520011434361 false https://shows.acast.com/ey-better-heroes/episodes/63fe37259759520011434361 63fe37259759520011434361 63fe31e1a619900011ecffd7 trailer 1 At this very moment, there are people out there working to save the world. This series was created to tell you about them.


Better Heroes is a show from the global EY organization, hosted by Matt Smith.


On the show you’ll hear about powerful, groundbreaking solutions to climate catastrophe, global unemployment, food insecurity, and social inequity. We’ve also invited founders and people in the EY community to talk about the role that businesses, governments and the social sector can play in championing impact entrepreneurs. 


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.


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]]> At this very moment, there are people out there working to save the world. This series was created to tell you about them.


Better Heroes is a show from the global EY organization, hosted by Matt Smith.


On the show you’ll hear about powerful, groundbreaking solutions to climate catastrophe, global unemployment, food insecurity, and social inequity. We’ve also invited founders and people in the EY community to talk about the role that businesses, governments and the social sector can play in championing impact entrepreneurs. 


Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.


The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.


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