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Social Impact Design for Business

Social Impact Design for Business

By: Impact Studio at Michigan Ross
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 Part of the Michigan Ross +Impact Studio, we bring impactful ideas to life using business and design tools along with university research expertise. This podcast series is produced by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross.© 2026 Social Impact Design for Business Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Beyond Shareholder Primacy

    Beyond Shareholder Primacy
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Stuart Hart, Professor in Residence at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute and co-founder of InterNality. In this interview, Stu discusses the nature of his work there, the direction of modern capitalism, and how to change business, policy, and education from the ground up.
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    20 mins
  • Technology, Innovation, and Social Work

    Technology, Innovation, and Social Work
    Sep 16 2025

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis, Faculty Director of the Impact Studio, interviews Jes Kane, Google Australia’s APAC Public Affairs and Social Impact Manager. In this interview, Jes discusses her work with Google, measuring social impact in philanthropy, and her plans as she pursues a PhD in Social Work.
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    15 mins
  • Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart

    Climate Education in Europe and the United States: An Ocean Apart
    Feb 12 2025

    In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Xavier Blot, Professor of Climate Change and Energy Transition at Emlyon Business School. The session explores Professor Blot’s insights from responding to student protests and integrating climate and sustainability education into business schools in Europe.

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    15 mins
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