In this interview, OnexOne Co-Founder and Diesel CEO Joey Adler discusses the importance of social enterprises and leveraging business for good. One [by] One is an organization dedicated to food security in North America, Haiti and Africa. Adler notes the importance of food security as a pillar to uplifting impoverished people and communities, as well as its role in access to education. If children are hungry, they do not learn as well, which leads to societal problems in the future.
Adler is also an advocate for the change any one person is capable of creating. Individuals can make a difference just as easily as business people can. She asserts it's not about not making money; social enterprises are about making money while also making change.
Adler sees tremendous value in social media. Websites like Twitter allow people around the world to share ideas and engage in dialogues, without having physical barriers or prejudices like religion, race or age. This social entrepreneur is inspired by the human capacity for love, and serves as inspiration for us all to make a greater impact at home and around the globe.
Food-Focused Social Enterprises
Joey Adler Talks About Food Security and the Human Condition
Trend Themes
1. Food Security in North America, Haiti, and Africa - Opportunity to create disruptive innovations for agricultural practices and distribution channels in these regions
2. Social Enterprises - Opportunity to create business models that make money while also making change
3. The Role of Food Security in Access to Education - Opportunity to create innovative educational programs that integrate food security initiatives
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Opportunity to develop sustainable farming methods to address food insecurity in these regions
2. Education - Opportunity to develop programs that integrate food security initiatives to address educational inequality
3. Social Media - Opportunity to leverage social media to increase awareness and engagement around food security initiatives