Why Every Impact Counts - The Journey of Polina Pinchevsky
Her CEO Journey™: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women EntrepreneursShow Notes
How do you know if your company is creating the difference it wants to be in the world? There’s a powerful quote by Peter Drucker, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” For a social impact business for whom the mission is paramount, knowing your impact is critical. Enter impact reporting: an impact report measures and tells your company’s story. It’s a powerful tool that can help grow several aspects of your company. In this episode, Polina Pinchevsky, CEO and co-founder of Unit o...
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