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Supporting Your Team Through political upheaval
Michael Braithwaite Michael Braithwaite

Supporting Your Team Through political upheaval

As impact-focused leaders, we have a responsibility to create workplace cultures that stand firm in our values and support our teams through challenging times. With the prospect of a hostile political climate ahead, it's more important than ever to prioritize psychological safety, inclusivity, and wellbeing. We must recognize the disproportionate toll on marginalized communities and lead with empathy, courage, and unwavering commitment to building a better world, starting within our own organizations.

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When Culture Becomes Capital
Karen Heredia Karen Heredia

When Culture Becomes Capital

In the absence of intentional culture, toxic culture will emerge. Smart VCs know this, which is why they're making cultural due diligence as critical as product-market fit when evaluating investments at every stage.

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The Ethics of Innovation: How Climate Tech Startups Can Appeal to Values-Driven Talent
Michael Braithwaite Michael Braithwaite

The Ethics of Innovation: How Climate Tech Startups Can Appeal to Values-Driven Talent

An increasing number of climate tech startups face a unique challenge: attracting top talent while transforming controversial industries. This isn't just about recruitment—it's about reframing the narrative of environmental progress during this transitional era. Discover how embracing complex ethical questions can become a powerful tool for driving real-world change and attracting mission-driven employees to the climate tech sector.

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Architecting Your Startup's Cultural Foundations</span>
Karen Heredia Karen Heredia

Architecting Your Startup's Cultural Foundations

Next Big Thing’s Culture Catalyst workshop series takes early-stage startup founders through the essential elements of purposefully designing and nurturing a competitive, healthy workplace culture from the ground up.

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Sign Up Now: Culture Catalyst for Underrepresented Founders coming in August</span>
Michael Braithwaite Michael Braithwaite

Sign Up Now: Culture Catalyst for Underrepresented Founders coming in August

Calling women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC founders of early-stage companies! Join Culture Catalyst, a 3-week program to build your dream company culture. Starting Aug 7, learn to create inclusive policies, develop a competitive culture blueprint, and implement your vision. Limited spots, sliding scale pricing. Don't let culture be an afterthought—make it your competitive advantage!

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