Nicola has recently been appointed as CEO of the Ākina Foundation so in this interview we find out all about the work they are doing in the area of impact. They have done a lot and continue provide many resources for those interested in the intersection of purpose, profit and business. We also hear about her life story and journeys across the world and in other roles. If you enjoy this then check out some of the hundreds of other interviews in the back catalogue.
Website: https://www.akina.org.nz
Earlier interview with former CEO Louise Aitken in November 2018 - interesting to hear how terminology has moved on since that recording too: https://seeds.libsyn.com/louise-aitken-on-akina-social-enterprise-and-being-a-twin
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