Ricky Marton is the Founder & CEO of Koru, an easy-to-use software service that helps companies build a balanced and diversified impact portfolio through strategic partnerships. We discuss how you can become profitable by doing good in society, why you need to focus on ESG as a small business, and how businesses can become a catalyst for societal change. 
 
Timestamps
[00:40] Ricky's entrepreneurial journey
[01:41] The benefits of focusing on ESG as a small business
[02:53] How ESG impacts talent acquisition
[05:20] Do customers really care about ESG?
[07:32] Why ESG performance is important for investors
[11:17] Ways your company will benefit from supporting the community
[12:52] Impactful ESG use cases in business
[16:28] Businesses as a catalyst for societal change
[18:14] Who is a Private Impact Expert?
[10:50] How to take advantage of ESG opportunities
[23:17] Parting thoughts    
 
Links and Resources
Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain
Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Ricky's LinkedIn 
Ricky's website - www.koru.global