Economic Empowerment

ARLENE ISAACS-LOWE: “COMPANIES NEED TO ALIGN THEIR PURPOSE WITH THEIR COMMERCIAL GOALS”

To mark the launch of The Conduit’s social entrepreneur breakfast series with Moody’s Corporation, we speak to Arlene Isaacs-Lowe, the organisation’s Global Head of CSR, about creating an effective and impactful CSR strategy, supporting SMEs and her advice for female and minority founders.

ALEX STEPHANY: “THE PANDEMIC HAS CHALLENGED US TO BE CREATIVE AT A TIME WHEN MANY THINGS ARE UNCERTAIN.”

We speak to Alex Stephany, Conduit Member and Founder & CEO of Beam, about the importance of tech for good, using the crowdfunding model for social impact and the human success stories that keep him motivated.

How to keep children reading during COVID-19

David Risher, CEO and Co-founder at W​orldreader, shares why the value of reading goes far beyond the simple enjoyment of a good story and explains how a new app is making it easier for children to keep reading and learning while they’re unable to go to school.

How to go to work in 2020

In their book, ‘How to Go to Work’, Lucy Clayton and Steven Haines share the must-know advice that no one gives you at the start of your career. Now, as young people face a host of new obstacles to traditional employment, they share their top tips for navigating the new normal in your first job.

Applying behavioural science for good in the private sector

Conduit member Scott Young, CEO of BVA Nudge Unit, shares why behavioural science could be the key to overcoming organisational challenges post-COVID and explains how the private sector can adopt it effectively.

Communicating online: Tips for authenticity

In this new series, Conduit member and public speaking expert Simon Bucknall shares his top tips for avoiding awkward moments and coming across as your best self during online meetings.

Supporting Entrepreneurs for Genuine Impact: Two Years of the Conduit Connect

Almost two years since the company was founded, the Conduit Connect has published its first impact report. From the innovative impact framework they developed, to the key areas in which they’re making a difference, download the report to learn about the ways in which Conduit Connect is helping to accelerate positive change.