Social unicorns: Let’s measure business success in impact, not dollars
While the allure of building a billion-dollar company still endures, especially in technology, there are strong indications a new kind of unicorn really is being born. A social unicorn.
Sarah Wilson on why business leaders should give their money away
Australian entrepreneur Sarah Wilson has officially handed over her I Quit Sugar empire so she can channel her magnanimous superpowers into another big issue — the climate.
Resilience, gratitude and connection: 24 business leaders share their biggest lesson from 2021
Australian business leaders reflect on the biggest business lessons they learnt throughout the challenging year that was 2021.
The most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2021
From Canva to Bitcoin to Who Gives a Crap, these were the 10 most-read startup and tech stories on SmartCompany in 2021.
Who Gives A Crap turns to coffee to boost toilet paper usage
Who Gives a Crap has launched a limited edition coffee product. Because if anything will get you using more loo roll, it’s a steaming cup of Joe.
The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.
Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in a milestone moment for impact investment
Who Gives a Crap has raised $41.5 million, as Simon Griffiths strives to build a business making — and giving away — billions.
“Profit and purpose are now inextricably linked”: Businesses have a key role to play in tackling climate change
Yesterday’s climate change report painted a bleak picture. But small businesses have a big role to play in turning climate change around.
Simon Griffiths cares deeply about his 120 staff, but doesn’t give a crap where they live
Social enterprise Who Gives A Crap fully embraces remote work, and co-founder Simon Griffiths says it's all driven by a desire to prioritise the wellbeing of his team.
How Who Gives A Crap’s unique model steers growth, decisions and led to bumper revenue in 2020
Offering lessons in profit-for-purpose, and how sustainability first companies can sell a different value proposition.
Why Who Gives a Crap paired it’s carbon neutral announcement with a big reality check
Who Gives a Crap is now carbon neutral, but the business is the first to admit that's not going to be enough to tackle the climate crisis.
“People need a moment”: Who Gives a Crap gifts employees a week off for mental health and self-care
Aussie toilet paper startup Who Gives a Crap is gifting all employees an extra five days paid leave to focus on mental health.