The World Federation of UN Associations (WFUA) and it’s many global UN Associations operate as a sort of bridge between the United Nations and civil society to bring more localized concerns to the forefront. The Hon. Dr. Teta Banks, chair of WFUA talks with Frontrunners Innovate about the work of the organization and shares specifics with Mary Kurek and co-host, …
Celebrations Clips 3: Business Development That Starts with “What If”
“What if” business development became a response to a call for help…from a global leader? Or… “What if” business development started with simply providing information on a gray-area topic that could open funding opportunities to innovators with climate projects? Or… “What if” business development took on a collaborative role with large organizations by creating a curated community of entrepreneurs who …
Andy Mashaile is a Strategic Advisor Fighting Crime with Policy and Victim Advocacy in South Africa
Ambassador Andy Mashaile is a retired Interpol Ambassador for the Turn Back Crime Campaign with a coverage of 195 countries. He is also an Executive Committee Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee. He holds many titles where he has been in a leadership position on an overseeing board for police operations. His personal story would read like a …
Justin Breen Helps You View Business Processes Differently So That Epic Outcomes Can Emerge
In the Frontrunners Development world, innovators take center stage and many of them fill the dual role of entrepreneur/innovator and are super focused on the innovation where it is easy to get stuck, frustustrated, and cause family-time deficit. Justin Breen, founder of BrEpic Communications and BrEpic Network, has figured out some solutions, and most of that figuring comes from knowing …
DeRoyal Industries Fast-Tracks Innovation to Serve Urgent Healthcare Supply Needs
DeRoyal Industries, Inc. is a proudly American-owned and operated manufacturer of medical devices and PPE. Boasting a dedicated and experienced workforce of 1,900 employees across 20 manufacturing locations on 3 continents, DeRoyal has achieved a groundbreaking feat in the USA with their first-of-its-kind, fully-automated isolation gown production line. Their USA-built, cutting-edge production line can produce 1-2 isolation gowns per second totaling …
Build Your Own Business Development Consultancy Online Event
Build Your Own Business Development Consultancy Online Event with Global Business Development Expert Mary Kurek
Transitioning into 2023 – Impact Plus Profit for Frontrunners
Well, hello 2023! I’m so excited for Frontrunners this year. I feel confident about the opportunities that are in front of us and the activity that is already showing up in global business development. I see large-scale impact ahead. But, I always like to look back each year at our projects and impact over the previous year in order to …
Five Reasons Why 2023 is Going to Be Filled with Opportunities for Innovators and Social Entrepreneurs
View PostTravis Robbins and WPT Nonwovens Models Sustainability and Zero Waste Manufacturing
From Army serviceman to leader in manufacturing, Travis Robbins brings ethical and resourceful protocols to his nonwoven plants. Based in Kentucky, WPT Nonwovens provides materials and products that incorporate US-sourced naturally sustainable materials that don’t clutter landfills and harm humans or the planet. From wet or dry wipes to feminine hygiene products to PPEs and cable wrappings, Robbins continues to …
Ramesh Goyal Demonstrates EcoBrick Making to Recycle Plastic Waste
(Featured photo from the ecobrick.org website) Ramesh Goyal has an extensive background in environmental advocacy and water conservation. His latest project promotes how we can make “eco-bricks” and eliminate plastic waste from entering the waterways. Ramesh, particularly heralded in his homeland of India, has begun this project as a movement to impact those areas of the world where the conservation …