Tech Talks Beyond Paychecks: Gen Z's Unprecedented Power to Redefine Corporate Values
Nov 28, 2025
Avanti Sharma, a Forbes Under 30 youth climate and sustainability activist, returns to share how Gen Z is reshaping corporate values through the Great Wealth Transfer. She emphasizes that this generation prioritizes purpose over paychecks, compelling organizations to align with their values or risk losing top talent. Avanti discusses her initiative, Let’s Make SDGs Happen, and the importance of youth engagement in driving change. She also explores the dual impact of technology, advocating for education and upskilling while critiquing the potential loss of entry-level roles.
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Founding Sparked By SDG Halftime Report
- Avanti founded Let's Make SDGs Happen after reading the SDG halftime report.
- The organisation aims to mobilize one million youth toward the UN goals by 2030.
Gen Z's Financial Leverage
- Gen Z will inherit unprecedented financial power via the "Great Wealth Transfer."
- That economic shift gives them leverage to demand corporate alignment with their values.
Show Values To Win Talent
- Companies must demonstrate shared values to attract and retain Gen Z talent.
- If firms don't change, top young talent will move to organizations that do.