Local to global: The power of small business
Local to global: The power of small business
Podcast Description
Small businesses play a role in our everyday lives, but their influence and importance extend far beyond the communities they're in. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the hidden engine powering the global economy, making up 90% of all businesses globally, and they're responsible for nearly 50% of the global GDP.
In this podcast series, we look behind the curtain to understand their impact across industries, how new technologies can support their growth and why they're positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
"Local to global: The power of small business" is a podcast series from GZERO's Blue Circle Studios produced in partnership with Mastercard.
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The podcast focuses on the role of small businesses in the global economy, with topics such as the impact of the growing middle class, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the importance of digital inclusion, explored through specific episodes like the discussion on how spending power fuels business growth and examines essential areas like access to finance and cybersecurity.
Small businesses play a role in our everyday lives, but their influence and importance extend far beyond the communities they’re in. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the hidden engine powering the global economy, making up 90% of all businesses globally, and they’re responsible for nearly 50% of the global GDP.
In this podcast series, we look behind the curtain to understand their impact across industries, how new technologies can support their growth and why they’re positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
“Local to global: The power of small business” is a podcast series from GZERO’s Blue Circle Studios produced in partnership with Mastercard.
Imagine an economy where products are designed to be reused, repaired, and regenerated instead of ending up as waste. That’s the circular economy, a model that redefines recycling and transforms how small businesses operate.
In this episode of Local to Global: The power of small business, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, and Rachel McShane, Chief Financial Officer at Depop, to discuss the scale of the circular economy, why circular practices boost both sustainability and profitability, and where the industry is headed next.
From Depop’s sustainable fashion marketplace that empowers small sellers and extends the life of clothing to Mastercard’s digital solutions that enhance the consumer experience and measure impact, the discussion highlights ways entrepreneurs can launch reuse, resale, and take-back programs. The conversation also addresses the pitfalls of greenwashing and the importance of credible, consistent standards.
“Local to global: The power of small business” is a new podcast series from GZERO Media’s Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, where we look behind the curtain to explore the world of small businesses and why they’re positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy.
Host: JJ Ramberg
Guests: Ellen Jackowski, Rachel McShane
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