Between 29 April and 6 May 2019, YPO conducted a survey of its members — chief executives in more than 130 countries — to get their thoughts on innovation and what it means for the future of their businesses.
global pulse, technology innovation, business innovation
Gender inequality and racial injustice is something Charlotte (Lotte) Davis, founder of One Girl Can and a 2019 YPO Global Impact honoree, feels deeply about. The Co-Founder of AG Hair, her passion project empowers girls through education to break the cycles of poverty and gender inequality.
africa, female members, member impact story, Education, diversity, business with purpose
In this episode, YPO member Jessica Cole, CEO of Becker’s Healthcare, shares how selling encyclopedias door to door during the tech boom gave her the toughness for being a successful CEO.
female members, audio, mid-america us, podcast
YPO Sustainability Award winner Nirvana Chaudhary is hyper-focused on a big-picture plan to create economically sustainable villages in Nepal, putting it on track to become a developing country by 2022.
south asia, member impact story, business with purpose
YPO member Brad Keywell, CEO of Uptake Technologies Inc., was named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year for 2019. He was selected from among 57 finalists representing 47 countries at a gala ceremony held in Monaco on 8 June 2019.
technology innovation, EY
YPO member José “Pepe” Shabot Cherem founded Construyendo y Creciendo to provide literacy and job skills to workers on construction sites. It has educated 20,000 workers over the past 15 years.
latin america, EY, member impact story, economic development
Jeff Brown is CEO and President of Brown’s Super Stores, which ranks in the top 50 U.S. small grocery chains with sales of USD500 million. Of his 12 stores, six are successful ‘food desert’ stores located in urban neighborhoods previously without access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other whole foods.
northeastern us, member impact story, food, Hunger and Undernutrition, business with purpose
Urban Edenström, civic-minded property management magnate and YPO member, has been named Sweden’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. His passion is nurturing livable communities and sustainable cities, working to make Stockholm the most attractive capital city for business in Europe.
europe, EY, member impact story
Decision making is a discipline in its own right, much like finance and marketing, that comes
with its own pitfalls, recipes, tools and techniques that need to be mastered.
Through the transformative power of water and the creation of jobs among the indigenous and impoverished to documenting climate change and asking the right questions, leaders are working to make a sustainable impact on their communities, the world and some of the most pressing social and environment challenges.
ceo-to-ceo advice, economic development, preserving the planet
Nestled among the rolling hills of Mendocino County, California, Fetzer Vineyards’ nearly 1,000 acres of organic and biodynamic vineyards contain some of the world’s most innovatively sustainable farming practices. YPO member Giancarlo Bianchetti is the leader behind this globally recognized
sustainable winery.
Innovation is the process of creating new ideas, methodologies, services or products that lead to business transformation. For many chief executives, innovation is a constant challenge, no matter where a business is located or its industry. Everyone is impacted by quickly evolving technologies. With more…
global pulse, technology innovation, business innovation
Bridging academia and the under privileged, Chocko Valliappa, CEO and Founder of Sona Yukti, is improving life in India in mass scale.
south asia, member impact story, Education
Leading people who might not like you is tough, but you can learn to let go of what you can’t control and give your team the guidance, vision and growth opportunities they need.
northeastern us, ceo-to-ceo advice
YPO Innovation Week 2019 concluded Friday with its continued deep dive into how innovation is transforming work and life. Imagine knowing about an illness before getting sick – and knowing what you can do to help prevent it from happening. Wonder why the gig economy…
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