Kickstarter Co-Founder Yancey Strickler chats about moving beyond profit in his book 'This Could Be Our Future'. He shares insights on recalibrating our definition of value, shifting towards a world of abundance. Learn three actionable steps for meaningful change with host Kevin Craine.
Bentoism framework broadens self-interest to include future dimensions, fostering a generous world.
Organizations should integrate non-financial values into decision-making to create meaningful societal impact.
Deep dives
Bentoism: Expanding Self-Interest for a Generous World
Yancy Strickler introduces the concept of bentoism as a framework to broaden self-interest beyond 'now me' to include 'future me,' 'now us,' and 'future us.' By acknowledging these dimensions, individuals and organizations can make decisions that consider a wider impact and foster a more generous world. Strickler believes that enhancing self-awareness through bentoism can lead to solving societal challenges more effectively.
Shift from Financial Maximization to Non-Financial Value
Strickler highlights the shift in societal values towards prioritizing financial gains over community, purpose, and fairness. He traces this change back to the 1970s when capitalism became globally dominant post the Cold War. The focus shifted from growing the middle class and social welfare to individual financial growth. Strickler advocates for evaluating choices based on non-financial values alongside financial gains to create a fairer and more fulfilling world.
Implementing Bentoism in Businesses for Social Impact
Discussing the practical application of bentoism in businesses, Strickler emphasizes aligning financial and non-financial purposes within organizations. He shares his experience at Kickstarter, a Public Benefit Corporation, where balancing shareholder duties with societal benefits was integral. Strickler encourages companies to integrate non-financial values into decision-making processes, foreseeing roles dedicated to social cohesion and sustainability. Embracing such shifts can lead to creating meaningful value beyond financial gains.
Kickstarter Co-Founder Yancey Strickler discusses his book "This Could Be Our Future" and how organizations need to look beyond profit and money and toward maximizing the values that make life worth living. Yancey is one of the co-founders of Kickstarter, the crowdfunding pioneer. He says by recalibrating our definition of value, a world of scarcity can become a world of abundance. Listen for three action items you can use today.