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Social Impact Design for Business

Social Impact Design for Business

Hosted by Impact Studio at Michigan Ross

Episodes

24

Latest episode

Sep 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Part of the Michigan Ross +Impact Studio, we bring impactful ideas to life using business and design tools along with university research expertise. This podcast series is produced by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross.

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September 14, 2026Episode 122 min

Designing Work for Humans

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Dart Lindsley, CEO and Co-founder of 11fold and host of the podcast, Work for Humans. In this interview, Dart turns Human Resources on its head, saying that employees would be better served if they weren't seen as resources or assets, but as customers of the companies for which they work.

June 30, 2026Episode 319 min

Learning in Place: Barry Fishman on LEAPS, Detroit, and Human Flourishing

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Barry Fishman, Arthur F Thurnau Professor, Chair, Educational Studies with the Marsal Family School of Education and Professor of Information at the U-M School of Information. In this interview, Barry discusses the formation of Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS), an undergraduate residential program in Detroit that prepares graduates for a wide range of career paths including education, policy, community development, STEM, health sciences, and business.

January 9, 2026Episode 220 min

Beyond Shareholder Primacy

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Stuart Hart, Professor in Residence at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute and co-founder of InterNality. In this interview, Stu discusses the nature of his work there, the direction of modern capitalism, and how to change business, policy, and education from the ground up.

September 16, 2025Episode 115 min

Technology, Innovation, and Social Work

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Jes Kane, Google Australia’s APAC Public Affairs and Social Impact Manager. In this interview, Jes discusses her work with Google, measuring social impact in philanthropy, and her plans as she pursues a PhD in Social Work.

February 12, 2025Episode 515 min

Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Xavier Blot, Professor of Climate Change and Energy Transition at Emlyon Business School. The session explores Professor Blot’s insights from responding to student protests and integrating climate and sustainability education into business schools in Europe.

October 28, 2024Episode 418 min

Is ESG Just a Marketing Scam?

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios Today, interviews Tariq Fancy, BlackRock’s first global chief investment officer for sustainable investing and founder of the Rumie Initiative. In this interview, Tariq discusses his experience working on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in an investment company and credibility issues facing US companies who embrace ESG.

May 22, 2024Episode 311 min

ESG: At Home in Europe and Soon, the World

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Kim Dabbs, Global VP of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase and best-selling author of "You Belong Here." In this episode, Kim discusses her path from nonprofit work into her current job at Steelcase, and why she moved to Munich for it.

January 8, 2024Episode 214 min

The Genesis of ESG: An Insider's Look

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Neil Hawkins, CEO and president of the World Environment Center and Executive-in-Residence for Business+Impact. In this episode, Neil discusses his integration of environmental and social considerations within the core of the Dow’s business strategy and reporting, and his front row seat to the genesis of ESG.

August 31, 2023Episode 114 min

Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Tom Sugrue, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at NYU, and author of " Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit. " In this episode, Tom dispels the myth that Detroit's economic hardship and racial tensions began with the 1967 riots and instead identifies factors at play since the 1920s, and looks ahead to a brighter future for Detroit.

April 6, 2023Episode 79 min

Investing Directly into Climate Solutions

In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Franz Hochstrasser, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Raise Green and 2018 graduate of Yale University. In this episode, Franz discusses his company's work in climate investment, from inclusive investment opportunities to considerations of the JOBS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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