Social entrepreneur Tom Dawkins joins Tim Buxton on the Juste Podcast to unpack the real drivers behind social change, innovation, and inclusive democracy. From growing up in a household filled with media and activism to launching global platforms like StartSomeGood and LendForGood, Tom shares the highs and hurdles of building impact at scale.
Topics Explored:
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Early Influences
06:00 – Sliding Doors: Discovering Exchange
10:30 – State of the World Forum & Youth Voice
14:00 – Democracy as Belonging and Voice
20:30 – Innovation Through Diversity in Australia
24:00 – Capitalism, True Cost Economics & Social Enterprise
35:00 – The Crowdfunding Revolution
45:00 – From StartSomeGood to LendForGood
53:00 – Barriers to Scaling Social Innovation
58:00 – Bridging vs Bonding: Fixing the Internet
1:00:00 – Final Reflections & A Big Question
Connect & Learn More:
lendforgood.com.au | startsomegood.com | tomdawkins.com.au
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