Do you exist solely to drive shareholder returns? (Nope. Neither do we).
Do you exist solely to drive shareholder returns?
(Nope. Neither do we).
Do you exist solely to drive shareholder returns?
(Nope. Neither do we).
"I used to think raising venture capital from any source was acceptable. Now, I understand the pressures and negative consequences of misaligned investors in traditional finance. Instead, I prioritise mission-aligned impact investments and alternative financing and know of hundreds of peers who have successfully raised investment without giving away equity or diluting their purpose."
A decade ago, Lee believed business existed solely to drive shareholder returns (honest moment, let's see a show of hands who's believed the same - we've got ours up too ✋), but Lee has experienced profound changes in his mindset and business practices:
It feels so good to know our community is championing a more sustainable approach, prioritising mission-aligned investments and their well-being.
Zebra Growth, Lee's marketing and branding consultancy dedicated to impact-driven startups, is at the heart of this transformation. Zebra Growth believes that the startup world is broken, that the relentless pursuit of growth at all costs and a singular focus on profit for a small minority of shareholders are unsustainable, and that they contribute to growing social and environmental injustices (again, another show of hands, please?).
Having witnessed firsthand the damage caused by profit-hungry corporations, Lee and his team at Zebra Growth are determined to level the playing field for social impact startups.
And so are we!
Lee's story illustrates the profound impact that mission-aligned funding can have on a business. We're dedicated to empowering founders like Lee, who are committed to making a positive impact.
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