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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Stakeholder capitalism. In 2023, I believe that stakeholder capitalism will grow exponentially as it offers a true modern-day business model that can be transformational if properly integrated into the organization’s processes. Continued focus on sustainability. David Fluker, EO Louisiana, president and co-owner, Fluker Farms.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in the midst of restructuring and adapting to the restrictions on our work in the country; the intention is to use virtual platforms to carry out our purpose and we have been doing so through online conferences and collaborative remote work. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Marie Ekeland launches 2050, a new fund with radically ambitious, long-term goals

TechCrunch

2050 wants to focus on five fundamental areas — the future of food, better healthcare, improving education, shaping a sustainable lifestyle and fostering trust in the media and financial institutions. For instance, 2050 will contribute to Université Paris Dauphine’s class on the ecological challenges of the 21st century.

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How to avoid greenwashing your business

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

With the growing impact of climate change globally, many companies are implementing sustainable business practices to reduce their carbon footprint on the planet and market to green-friendly consumers. Therefore, entrepreneurs can implement sustainable practices in their business to better the planet while also amassing a new consumer base.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

But in recent years, corporate docs are being drawn up in English to facilitate communication both inside Switzerland’s various language regions and foreign capital, and investment documentation is modeled after the U.S. Also sustainability will hopefully be put back on the agenda. Ten years ago startups were unusual.

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Fishy business: Rooser raises $23M for its seafood trading platform

TechCrunch

“We have been investing in categories and infrastructure to be more sustainable and we see Rooser as consistent with that.”

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Innovative businesses that support local communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Juliana has dedicated herself to supporting the environment and developing a vision to “generate an ecological and sustainable awareness through a new form of design.” With a focus on sustainability, Juliana’s vision may inspire others to take action to diminish the quantity of waste in communities around the world.