Politics
What is the Role of Government in Conscious Capitalism?
Conscious Capitalism is more than just a movement; it’s a philosophy that’s spurred an entire collective of business leaders to create a better world. While the movement and subsequent book and nonprofit were co-founded by Professor Rajendra Sisdodia and John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, the idea of Conscious Capitalism has been one that hadn’t…
Read On >Are we doomed to inaction? Or can we change the climate conversation?
“People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction. And all you can talk about is money and fairytales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!” Greta Thunberg, Climate Activist It’s ATX Startup Week, which means founders and companies are convening around a number…
Read On >Celebrate Pride: Data Does Not Define LGBTQ Communities
June is Pride Month for most of the nation, (although Austin celebrates Pride in August). Pride parades around the country remind us that true joy happens when we’re able to be our most authentic self. Pride is about loving who you are and being unashamed of that. The message is sure to inspire communities beyond the LGBTQ…
Read On >Reimagining the American Dream in Austin
The current political climate has left a lot of us on edge about the future of this country. A national conversation about walls overpowers many of the policy discussions and systemic solutions we need to be having on the national, state and local levels.
Read On >Giving Up in 2019: Taking Less Instead of Giving More
We’ve all heard the term “win, win.” The idea that two parties are winners in a situation, the idea that no one loses in the end. The idea that we can do good by doing well.
Read On >5 Ways To Inspire Your Coworkers To Vote
The midterm elections are in full swing…perhaps you’ve heard? Election day is Tuesday, November 6th and it’s time to inspire our coworkers, friends, and family members to get to the polls! After all, the results of this year’s midterms will shape the American political landscape as we know it, so making our voices heard—by voting—is…
Read On >Impact Hub Tackles Austin’s Affordability Issues
On August 1st, Impact Hub officially launched our Affordability Accelerator program. Applications are open for social entrepreneurs, changemakers, nonprofit partners and community members working to address affordability issues in Austin. We’re looking at affordability through the lens of housing and transit with a focus on policy and advocacy, financial innovation, and efficient tools and resources.
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