Fast Company Impact Council

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Keeping Business Human

Featuring Josh Silverman, CEO, Etsy

In this post-pandemic, possibly recessionary economy, e-commerce companies and the small businesses who sell on their platforms are facing stiff headwinds. How does a beloved marketplace navigate this uncertainty, drive growth, and incorporate more AI, all while keeping commerce “human”? The chief executive responsible for Etsy’s financial turnaround and ESG accountability talks about what’s next, what’s needed to help small businesses thrive, and how he continues to balance profit and mission–even in uncertain times.

Navigating the “Perfect Storm” of Hunger

Featuring Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO, Feeding America

Tens of millions of Americans face heightened levels of food insecurity as grocery prices keep rising, emergency pandemic benefits expire, and relief measures such as the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, resurface in partisan budget debates. How does America’s largest hunger-relief organization manage this “perfect storm,” and how can businesses help—and not hinder—its efforts? Its leader talks about rethinking and depoliticizing our food systems, the innovative community solutions and partnerships that are already at work, and how she stays focused and hopeful about her mission to end hunger.

More Than One Hollywood Story

Featuring Lena Waithe, Founder, Hillman Grad and Rishi Rajani, CEO, Hillman Grad

While the push to diversify representation in Hollywood has made important gains, there’s still a temptation for industry executives to think of racial and ethnic groups as monoliths, rather than communities within communities. The Emmy Award–winning actor and creator behind The Chi, Master of None, and Ain’t No Mo’ is working with her business partner to change those perceptions and tell more authentic stories. They join us to discuss how they push past the obvious in storytelling and mentor the next generation of creative talent to do the same.