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The Payroll Billionaire: Philanthropy, Baha’i Faith & Unifying Society – Steve Sarowitz #043

The Payroll Billionaire: Philanthropy, Baha’i Faith & Unifying Society – Steve Sarowitz #043

FromThe Payroll Podcast


The Payroll Billionaire: Philanthropy, Baha’i Faith & Unifying Society – Steve Sarowitz #043

FromThe Payroll Podcast

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by payroll billionaire and philanthropist, Steve Sarowitz.  Steve is Founder and Chairman of Paylocity (Nasdaq: PCTY), a leading U.S. provider of payroll and HR solutions and he also serves as CEO of Blue Marble, an international payroll provider, and as Director of Payescape, a UK payroll provider.Steve is also an international philanthropist who plans to give away over £1billion to charitable causes during his lifetime.  Steve has a passionate interest in promoting unity and universal education and advocating for the elimination of racism, sexism, nationalism and religious prejudice.Steve and his wife have a family foundation which supports over 50 worthy causes worldwide, including programs helping orphans, foster children, refugees and many other people in need.Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois. He is an avid runner, a member of the Chicago Area Runners Association Hall of Fame and a 3-time winner of the MSE Division of the Chicago Chase Corporate Challenge.In 2015, Steve became a member of the Baha’I faith.  Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society and of the nature and purpose of life. Such a vision unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.  Since becoming a Baha’I, Steve has produced ‘The Gate’, a ground-breaking film documentary about the founding of the Baha’i Faith that was named the ‘Best Religious Documentary of 2018’.Steve helped fund and promote the documentaries He Named Me Malala and Rosenwald and served as Executive Producer for the Peabody award-winning documentary Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Steve is also a partner in Wayfarer Studios, which just announced the purchase of their first movie Clouds by Walt Disney.Steve lives in Highland Park, Illinois with his wife, 2 children, 2 dogs and a turtle named Duchess. When he is not working or doing philanthropy, you can often find him guiding at the Baha’i Temple in nearby Wilmette, Illinois.“Let your vision be world embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláhIn this “The Payroll Billionaire” episode of The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:How did Steve begin his entrepreneurial journey in payroll that led him to become a billionaire?What made you invest in Payescape in the UK?How is payroll different in the USA and the UK?What advice would Steve give to young payroll entrepreneurs?What lessons can we learn from the COVID-19 crisis?How has the Coronavirus pandemic affected businesses?The true net worth of any individual is not to be found in their bank account but in what they have done to contribute to the betterment of humanity. We find out why…How and why Steve plans to give $1 billion away to charity during his lifetimeWhat drives the amazing philanthropic work Steve and his family have done to support others?In 2015, Steve became a Baha’i – which is, a religion whose central tenet is love and unity. We find out more…A Baha’i story we can all learn from – featuring Queen Victoria!Why Steve is now co-financing Disney+’s first feature acquisition,
Released:
Jun 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Payroll Podcast is the first podcast produced exclusively for the UK and global payroll community. Hosted by Nick Day, the podcast features in-depth discussions with payroll experts on complex issues such as international payroll legislation, technology, systems, processes, leadership, and compliance. The aim of the podcast is to support the payroll industry and its professionals to prepare for and embrace the future of payroll, from robotic process automation to blockchain, ai, strategy, wellbeing and compliance. With a focus on developing payroll strategies that raise the profile of payroll worldwide, subscribers will gain valuable insights that enable them stay one step ahead of the curve concerning the latest trends and innovations in payroll. To be a guest on the show or for support with payroll recruitment, reach out to Nick at Tel: 01727 800 377 | Email Nick@jgarecruitment.com