Beyond Good

When we think of global corporations and business in general, do we feel pride in how we do things? Are we doing enough, given the undeniable reality of global climate change and the inequality faced by millions of people every day? Beyond Good is a call to arms for business leaders to recognize how they can do well by doing good. Business for good, which is the philosophy that you can pursue profits whilst delivering on sustainable and societal development goals, is already delivering big changes in the business world. In Beyond Good, top tech influencers Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer, showcase how fintech is taking the lead and what we can all learn from it. The winners in these tech start-ups are utilizing a momentum that exists within a thriving eco-system of current incumbents facing up to revolutionizing start-ups. They unlock possibilities with new technologies and serve the often-forgotten demographics to make financial health and inclusion a reality. With exclusive interviews with experts from the B-Corp world, policy makers and executives, this book also showcases how companies like Microsoft, Flourish Ventures, Ant Financial, Sunrise Bank and Paypal are doing their bit to make our world better - and you can too.

Theodora Lau is a fintech consultant who works with financial institutions, corporates, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. She was the LinkedIn Top Voice for Economy and Finance in 2017, and a top FinTech, Digital and AI speaker. She lives in Washington D.C. Bradley Leimer writes and speaks about banking and technology, and advises start-ups and major corporates. He is former Head of Innovation and FinTech at Santander US and was named a Top 20 Social Influencer in Fintech by Financial Brand, as well as a Top 100 Fintech Leader by City A.M. He lives in California.

- - Chapter - 00: Introduction;- Chapter - 01: Changing tides;- Chapter - 02: Foundations of inclusion;- Chapter - 03: Forces of disruption;- Chapter - 04: A renewed business model;- Chapter - 05: Serving the forgotten;- Chapter - 06: The profit conundrum;- Chapter - 07: Leadership for good;- Chapter - 08: A way forward;- Chapter - 09: Moving hearts and mindsets (to action);- Chapter - 10: Principles of Beyond Good;- Chapter - 11: References;