Episode Summary:
Moira Were has been involved in many endeavors in the Australian startup ecosystem throughout her long career, with a focus on projects striving for social good. Moira is the founder of the Hen House Co-Op, an initiative with the goal of closing the gender investment gap, and co founder of Collab4Good, a social enterprise working towards a just economy based on participation, equity, access and rights for all. In her conversation with guest host Will Tjo, Moira discusses her belief that all companies should be social enterprises, as well as various approaches and metrics companies can use in order to measure “good”.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:19 Special Interview Series Introduction
00:33 Meet Moira Were
00:45 Moira's Background and Current Work
01:13 Closing the Gender Investment Gap
02:12 Acknowledgment of Land and Community
02:24 Moira's Experience in Social Impact Innovation
03:08 Transition from Social Work to Entrepreneurship
04:05 Focus Areas and Personal Motivation
05:30 Starting in the Startup Ecosystem
06:44 Growth of Social Enterprises in South Australia
07:05 Support Structures for Social Impact
08:13 Understanding Social Enterprises
09:30 Supporting Social Entrepreneurs in Australia
10:33 The Role of Government in Supporting Ecosystem
11:47 Building Culture and Visibility for Social Enterprises
13:07 Examples of Successful Initiatives
14:07 Global Examples of Social Enterprise Success
15:36 The Role of Education in Supporting Social Change
16:40 Consumer Behavior and Supporting Local Businesses
17:54 Youth Programs and Entrepreneurship Education
18:09 Barriers to Driving Change
19:14 The Importance of Imagination and Creativity
20:04 Measuring Social Good and Impact
21:08 Using Sustainable Development Goals as a Metric
22:39 Unpacking Generosity in the Entrepreneurial Community
23:53 Optimism for the Future of Social Impact
24:10 Advice for New Social Impact Entrepreneurs
25:43 Final Thoughts for Policymakers, Investors, and Entrepreneurs
26:18 How to Connect with Moira Were
