What does it really take to build an ecosystem where social impact thrives? In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Invisible Experts Podcast, we’re joined by Jessica Oyarbide, co-founder of Ekhos, a platform dedicated to strengthening social impact ecosystems across Latin America and Europe.

Sometimes it seems that people who decide to create businesses aimed at solving or mitigating social or environmental problems do so in isolation, as an initiative in which a few decide to do something for the planet and its people. But in reality, there is an entire global network of people who believe in a different way of doing business, and they demonstrate that it is not only viable, but also inspiring for many more.

Can initiatives created to solve social and/or environmental problems achieve economic sustainability? It may sound utopian, but there are business models designed for this purpose: Social Enterprises.

Positive impact brands are those that recognize that business success is measured not only by financial returns, but also by the impact they have on people and the planet.

For Social and Impact Enterprises to emerge and grow, it's not enough to have people who believe they can transform realities; they need an ecosystem that supports and guides them. The Tandil Impact Taskforce was created to foster the development of the local Impact Ecosystem.

Have you ever wondered who made the clothes you wear? Who grew and harvested the food you eat? Under what conditions was the yerba mate or coffee you drink every day produced? Fair Trade is a movement that emerged from the recognition of the enormous injustices that exist in traditional commerce and proposed a commercial and productive alternative centered on respect, equity, and justice.