Yvon and Malinda Chouinard
Yvon Chouinard is a rock climber, surfer, environmentalist, philanthropist, and outdoor industry icon who started out blacksmithing pitons and went on to create Patagonia, known internationally for its commitment to protecting the environment. His wife, Malinda, is also a passionate advocate for the environment and became Patagonia’s first CEO, driving the company to create a […]
Shainoor Khoja and Karim Khoja
Shainoor Khoja is a serial entrepreneur who was the Managing Director for Roshan Community, the social impact arm of Roshan, a telecommunications company that was the only B Corp in Afghanistan. She was an integral part of establishing Roshan’s award-winning corporate social responsibility program. She went on to start her own consulting firm and support […]
Bryan Welch
With a background as a reporter, photographer, editor, and publisher of newspapers, Bryan Welch received the Hal Taussig Award while leading Ogden Publications, which offers a variety of publications providing information about sustainable living including Mother Earth News. He then went on to become CEO of B The Change Media, which he founded in cooperation […]
Jeny Pokharel
Jeny Pokharel, founder and CEO of SASANE Sisterhood Trekking and Travel, delivered an inspiring presentation about how her business is empowering women in Nepal through adventure travel. SASANE provides women who have been trafficked with opportunities for employment and equality, upskilling them to become trekking guides and supporting the SASANE enterprise through various functions. SASANE […]
