Melanie Rieback

In this conversation Melanie Rieback shared her insights on "new
prosperity" and her journey toward social entrepreneurship,
particularly focusing on Post Growth Entrepreneurship (PGE).
Melanie's venture into creating Radically Open Security as a
not-for-profit, foundation-owned company was highlighted as an
example of her commitment to using business as a form of
activism, redefining success in the business world away from
purely profit-driven motives.





During the podcast, Melanie elaborated on her initiative, the PGE
Roadshow, which she had launched just five days prior to the
recording. This initiative is a significant step towards
spreading the ethos of Post Growth Entrepreneurship to a wider
audience, particularly targeting business schools and startup
incubators. For those interested in gaining deeper insights into
the PGE Roadshow and potentially participating, Melanie shared a
LinkedIn post
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrieback_post-growth-entrepreneurship-roadshow-activity-7135392641277431808-7kMz)
detailing the initiative. Additionally, she provided a sign-up
form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEKGw5xdUhCXzfMup5Oahmtb6Czws0Ue-8eRkRUPmUgoelEA/viewform)
for those interested in bringing the concept of Post Growth
Entrepreneurship to their local communities.





To further explain and provide context to Post Growth
Entrepreneurship, Melanie Rieback provided several resources.
This includes a 3-minute PGE explainer video
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHR2py46co4) available on
YouTube, offering a concise overview of the concept.
Additionally, an article on Medium
(https://medium.com/postgrowth/putting-post-growth-theory-into-practice-70033f334088)
provides a detailed explanation of PGE incubation. For those
interested in a more in-depth exploration, a PGE class video
playlist
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14vcCXv7XVONAwzNv0ApYwZ5iepLzz3S)
is available on YouTube, showcasing the practical aspects of PGE.
Moreover, the homepage of the PGE incubator, Nonprofit Ventures,
can be found at nonprofit.ventures
(https://nonprofit.ventures/learn-more/), offering additional
resources and insights into the implementation of PGE principles.





Melanie's initiatives in education, her PGE Roadshow, and the
provided resources collectively reflect a deep commitment to
exploring and promoting new models of business and economic
systems. These efforts focus on sustainability, social
responsibility, and a shift away from traditional profit-driven
approaches, aiming to create a more sustainable and equitable
business landscape.