In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Lauren Franklin, Founder and CEO of SummerJax, a creative agency. Lauren believes in the power of potential—in ideas, in companies, and in the people around her; her commitment to fostering personal development creates the supportive work environment.
In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Adam Smiddy, Founder and CEO of YourCheck. Adam is not only a former Green Beret and current candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, but he works to eliminate implicit bias from background checks and reputation management in the gig economy.
In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Justin Woods, Founder of EQuity Social Venture. Justin encourages people to get reflective and don’t be afraid of making mistakes in the process of addressing racism in the world, the community, and in businesses or organizations.
In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Mikey Adams-Staber, VP of Commercial Lending at Level One Bank. Embedded in the local business ecosystem, Mikey shares some of her perspectives on what organizations have been going through and ways in which they have had to innovate in order to make it through this time of Covid-19.
In this episode of the Design Thinking for Business podcast, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Tabitha Mason, Managing Partner of Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, an event venue, a culinary destination and a working farm in Dexter, MI. Tabitha is looking for ways to continue their work in light of coronavirus, and consideration for branching out into new areas, using creative thinking.Â
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