Healthcare is one of the sectors that landed late into the digitisation phenomenon. Owing to the nature of healthcare, adoption of technology within the sector came much later. Patients concerned about privacy and providers worried about costs related to training of medical staff. The slow uptake of technology in healthcare left silos within departments and increased wait times.
Geoff Gourley, Founder of One10, shares the story of his journey to launching the company. From a country kid to a recognised Global Social Entrepreneur.
Growing up at the back of the coal mines in La Trobe Valley, Geoff saw first hand the impact of the mining industry on the environment and people around him. He recalls a school excursion where he and his friends were shown 3D models to the power station. On the model, one image haunted him: all the towns had been dug up for coal.
Get to know Geoff in this one on one interview.
Finding the right present for your loved ones can be difficult, but now disruptive social businesses are making giving a little bit easier, providing not only great gift ideas but ones that support charitable work here and overseas.
“Why commit to 100% impact investments? To invest in the future we want to create. To protect the commons upon which all life depends. To demonstrate that capital can be deployed with a higher purpose beyond financial return.” – Annie Chen
Ultra Impact Integrated Services Co (UiiSCO) with the assistance of Impact Investment Fund and One10 Group, has set up the Ultra Impact Master Trust for an exclusive group of UHNWI investors, focused on energy, education & environmental solutions which protect the longevity of the planet and the human race.
Have you been thinking about pitching, but are not quite sure where to start? Everyone has those moments. What do put in? How much is too much?
If you are a novice it can be a daunting task to undertake, but once you have mastered the basics, you’ll be rolling them out in no time!
Built to Last- Are #familyowned businesses an endangered species? According to National Geographic, a species is considered to be endangered if it suffers from a 50-70% population decline. In Australia, the rates of #business ownership continue to increase….but are the businesses being created today going to be owned and operated by future generations?
You’ve spent years studying at University, landed your dream job shortly after and spent the next few years advancing through the corporate ladder. Now what? Why not work for something that you truly believe in, place value in and do your bit to help change or create a positive social impact. Seeking an opportunity to do something more meaningful in your everyday life resonates with a vast majority; they’ve come to the realisation that they want more out of life and are in a position to give back to their community and beyond those boundaries.
Since the socially aware era of the 1960s the concept of impact investing has been steadily gaining momentum.
Now, a growing body of evidence indicates impact investing has moved well beyond casual philanthropy, hitting the mainstream and offering a very real financial return.
Are social enterprises the answer to social world problems, what defines social impact, change or solution to the recurring issues our society faces? It’s not always easy to determine the exact value of social entrepreneurs and organisations; however, it’s easy to imagine what would happen to our future if they didn’t exist.
If you are a budding Social Entrepreneur or are passionate about a business that creates impact why not apply now for the One10 Capacity Building Programs or take an Online Micro Course.
“There are a range of ways the private sector can contribute to the SDGs – through responsible business operations, new business models, investment, innovation and technology, and collaboration,” Alice Cope, UN GCNA.
Does it feel like new information is coming at you all the time and you’re constantly struggling to catch up? Someone is always an expert and it’s hard to know how they manage to do it when you feel like you’re constantly one or two releases behind. Explore some ideas from our tips below to always be on top of your field.
Engage these ten tips and you’ll rapidly fill the knowledge gaps that previously made you feel like you were being left behind. An expert in any field knows that you always keep learning - your education doesn’t stop at your graduation ceremony, and it isn’t scheduled just once a year when it’s time to renew your certifications!
Professional networking events can feel like drudgery, even to an extrovert. They’re often at the end of long days, or even in the middle of a long day full of phone calls and deadlines you feel pulled to attend to. So what can you do to stay on top of the meet & greet routine? Here are ten tips to keep your networks fresh.
Your business concept might be unique, or your technology cutting edge but according to a study by Harvard Business Review regardless of whether you’re a not-for-profit or a bank, all paths to business success are the same.
If you’re an entrepreneur, or an innovative organisation that is just starting out, there’s a high chance you’ll need capital to get the ball rolling. A startup is just that, you’re in the idea phase; there is no customer base, product development or generated revenue. On top of that, there’s marketing, potential labour/staffing and system costs, inventory, etc, etc. You need capital, but where do you get it?
mykensho is a unique technology, knowledge and human-enabled adolescent identity, career and advanced life skill development ecosystem solution.
Proud to announce today that Impact Investor and One10 Founder, Geoff Gourley and One10 are backing a new Regionally-Based Social Enterprise venture called Clann.
Design thinking was coined in the 1990's by David Kelley and Tim Brown of IDEO, with Roger Martin, and encapsulated methods and ideas that have been brewing for years into a single unified concept.
IMPACT7 will showcase and support the ways that science will help to unlock a better future!
The event is an unmissable opportunity to meet Australia’s cleverest people and those eager to bring their research to fruition.
Last month our founder, Geoff Gourley, was extremely humbled to be selected in the Top 100 Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators around the world. A list prepared and selected by European-Based Social Enablers called the SE100.
