Beyond Good How Technology is Leading a Purpose-driven Business Revolution, reviewed

The long awaited book by regular Irish Tech News contributors Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer. See more about the book, published by KoganPage here.

Beyond Good How Technology is Leading a Purpose-driven Business Revolution, reviewed

Lau and Leimer often write about important trends in the fintech world, which makes them well positioned to author a book like this. The early chapters outline where we are, where we need to go, and what good could look like. Gender, race and age are among the key factors that are highlighted and discussed. The issues are explained well and concisely, helping to reader to be well versed in why we need to try and make the necessary changes as soon as possible.

Chapter 7 also addresses ‘Leadership for Good’ which is a key component for any company which is sincere about effecting real change. There are some strong B-corp leadership examples out there to ensure that there is a credible path to real and meaningful change. Lau and Leimer are also aware of the impact of Asian companies, Antgroup and others, with useful sidebars illustrating positive projects such as Antforest, and their successful reforestation initiatives.

This book is timely, logical and part of a growing wave of thought leaders helping to show the way towards a more sustainable way of doing business. We all need to be cognisant of the issues raised in this book, and the authors have created an informative and helpful guide to try and help to nudge us back onto a better path. Read it as soon as possible.

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About the book
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 Lauand 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.

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