As CEO of 40-year-old print and marketing company, Kristi Dannelley talks about how the company grapples with the future in today’s ever-evolving digital age.
female members, western us, scaling innovation, business trends, strategy and planning
Saluting 5 YPO members on Inc.’s “Female Founders 100” list who are transforming U.S. business landscape.
scaling business, female members, member impact story, business with purpose
Salesforce’s “State of the Connected Customer” finds today’s consumers expect to be treated like individuals, with 73% replying companies should understand their needs and expectations.
technology innovation, salesforce, customer experience
Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are facing significant challenges in today’s evolving digital retail landscape. Antony Karabus, CEO HRC Retail Advisory, explores the obstacles and offers solutions to sustainability in these tumultuous times.
service, member contributors, canada, strategy and planning, retail
The London Business School Spouse/Partner Leaders as Entrepreneurs Program is helping a new generation of professionals − spouses and partners of YPO members − become better leaders, create new businesses or connect to their customers in new ways.
building a startup, europe, networking
You’ve spent the majority of your career building your family business, but now it’s time to think about what’s next. YPO member George Isaac has been helping families start, build, and maintain their enterprises for more than 40 years and he’s out with a new guide to help you build a family business that lasts, Your Business, Your Family, Your Legacy.
succession planning, pacific us, wealth management, family relationships, exit strategy, strategy and planning
As CEO and Founder of Farmgirlflowers, Christina Stembel disrupted the floral industry with grit, determination and a whole lotta pivots.
business with purpose, scaling business, female members, pacific us, funding, business trends, member impact story
Room to Read’s CEO Geetha Murali is helping to pave the way for gender equality through education. The organization supports 95,000 girls resulting in a 95% advancement rate, with nearly 80% going on to tertiary education or employment.
member impact story, business with purpose, Education, female members, diversity, pacific us
CEO and Co-Founder of Pixel Federation, Simon Sicko inspires a new genration of entrepreneurs in post-Eastern Bloc contries. His games are played by 80 million people worldwide.
europe, technology innovation, EY
For Karn Manhas, food is deeply personal. The founder of Terramera is an agtech disruptor whose goal is as simple as it is bold: replacing toxic chemicals and pesticides to produce healthful, accessible food for everyone.
Hunger and Undernutrition, member impact story, business with purpose, canada, technology innovation, agriculture
Under Canvas Founder Sarah Dusek is helping people who can’t afford a vacation to get outdoors to improve their health and well-being as part of her Pay What You Can campaign.
health and wellness, family relationships, business with purpose, member impact story, female members, pacific us
In this day and age with accelerating technological development and convergence of industries, all forward-looking organizations must find ways to improve their innovation power. Real Leaders, the preferred partner publication of YPO, recently published a series of articles focused on ways successful businesses are tapping into their internal well-spring of innovation.
business innovation, guest contributors, leadership styles
A company’s social media presence is an easy way to create and maintain customer relations but it’s easy to get into a content rut. Ronn Torossian, Founder and CEO of 5W Public Relations, offers 2 tips to hit the “refresh” button.
member contributors, northeastern us, marketing and branding
Fueled by a passion to help rectify the energy crisis of some 1.1 billion people across the world without access to reliable electricity, Mansoor Hamayun co-founded BBOXX in 2010. It now employs more than 400 people across its markets and has brought reliable, clean #electricity to more than 200,000 homes. Learn more about YPO members making an impact across the globe: https://on.ypo.org/2x47CZ9 Original Video File: https://ypo.app.box.com/file/419225465033
business trends, member impact story, africa, technology innovation
Ridhwan Khan’s evolution from a solo sales maverick into the CEO of South Africa’s top-selling cell phone brand has garnered him the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™.
EY, business innovation, business trends, member impact story