# 029: Making a Social or Environmental Impact with Our Business, Adam Force of Change Creator

- Show: [Product Startup](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup)
- Published: 2016-11-29
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan
- Listen: http://theproductstartup.com/tps029-making-lasting-impact-world-adam-force-change-creator/

## Summary

Adam Force, founder of Change Creator, discusses the mindset and strategies required for social entrepreneurship, emphasizing the shift from profit-first to impact-first business models. He shares his journey of pivoting from failed physical product attempts, such as a hemp water bottle, to launching a digital magazine that connects social entrepreneurs. Force highlights specific case studies like Lucky Iron Fish and Grow Shoes to illustrate how targeted solutions can drive systemic change, while advising founders to invest in self-education and build networks through persistent outreach.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=0) Introduction: Filip Valica and Adam Force
- [3:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=192) Adam Force's Origin Story and Costa Rica Epiphany
- [8:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=509) Social Entrepreneurship vs. Traditional Business Mindsets
- [14:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=856) Case Studies: Lucky Iron Fish and Grow Shoes
- [19:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=1179) Common Traits: Courage, Persistence, and Travel
- [21:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=1291) Hybrid Models: Jackie Bergland's Beer and Non-Profit
- [27:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=1630) Failed Ventures: Hemp Water Bottles and Pivoting
- [33:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=1983) Mindset, Money, and Networking Strategies
- [40:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=2418) Content Creation and Audience Engagement
- [45:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2016-11-29-029-making-a-social-or-environmental-impact-with-our-business-adam-force-of-chan#t=2719) Advice for Struggling Founders and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Change Creator (company)
- Lucky Iron Fish (product)
- Grow Shoes (product)
- Mako Design + Invent (company)

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