Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

Simon Mainwaring

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How can we reduce the climate impacts of our food system? How can we get the freshest produce to people in urban areas? How can we offer fulfilling jobs to today’s youth? These are all issues that Square Roots is working to address.  “The mission of the company is to bring locally grown food to […]

How can we reduce the climate impacts of our food system? How can we get the freshest produce to people in urban areas? How can we offer fulfilling jobs to today’s youth? These are all issues that Square Roots is working to address.  “The mission of the company is to bring locally grown food to …

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Companies that challenge the status quo will turn heads and disrupt industries. Conscious consumers are looking for products that are demonstrably better for people and the planet. An outstanding business making purpose-driven waves in the food and agriculture industry is Cooks Venture. The pasture-raised poultry and meat brand is reimagining the future of food from …

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More and more vanguard companies have begun to radically re-imagine and reengineer business based on the idea of collectivized purpose—to Lead With We. They’re showing us that how we live, work, and grow together in new and necessary ways can restore and protect the social and living systems on which all of our futures depend. …

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Consumers are seeking eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products. Stagnant brands lose market share to conscious competitors that disrupt the status quo by building a better world. That’s why companies like Cleancult are so exciting. “Our mission is to bring zero waste to the masses,” Ryan Lupberger, Cleancult’s CEO & co-founder, tells We First.  The detergent …

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Today’s consumers want to support brands that share their values. Nonprofit partnerships are an excellent way to scale your business’ social impact. They can also cultivate consumer goodwill and bring you into cultural conversations. An impressive corporate and nonprofit partnership is the Tazo Tree Corps initiative. Tazo Tea and American Forests are collaborating to create …

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How do new brands cut through the noise to win consumers’ eyeballs and purchases? In crowded industries like footwear, there’s serious competition and high stakes when it comes to building a brand. Kane Footwear is a great example of a startup growing demand and community.  By combining personal experience with passion and purpose, Kane’s early …

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