*Panel Confirmed* This March, we’re celebrating B Corp Month by bringing together leaders who are shaping the future of business for good. Join us for a powerful conversation, in partnership with NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and B Lab U.S. & Canada featuring: Sarah Schwimmer Co-Lead Executive, B Lab Dave Bolotsky Founder & CEO, Uncommon Goods Daphany Rose Sanchez Executive Director, Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3) Together, we’ll explore what it really takes to build businesses that put people, community, and climate first, and how accountability turns values into impact. The panel is moderated by B Local's very own Conor Douglass If you’ve been meaning to register, now’s the time! Celebrate with us! https://lnkd.in/ercEhswX
Uncommon Goods
Retail
Brooklyn, NY 12,071 followers
Unexpected gifts for everyone in your life (including yourself).
About us
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, Uncommon Goods offers remarkable designs by independent makers, and we do it with a positive impact on both people and our planet. We want to change the way business is conducted by making sustainability a part of every decision we make. As a certified B Corporation, we hold ourselves to a high standard of social responsibility. That means printing our catalog on recycled, FSC-certified paper, offering a starting wage that's 100% above the federal minimum, selling products that are fur/feather/leather-free, and donating over $2 million (so far) to our partner non-profits. In 2018, UncommonGoods was proud and honored to be named a Forbes Small Giant, an annual list celebrating 25 standout businesses that favor greatness over growth. Learn more at uncommongoods.com/story
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http://www.uncommongoods.com
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1999
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Brooklyn Army Terminal
140 58th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220, US
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B Corps : Leading the Way for Social Impact Presented by NYU Wagner Office of International Programs, New York Southeast Asia Network, March 11: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Main Event Space, Rm. 101, 105 East 17th Street Sarah Schwimmer, Wagner alum and co-lead executive at B Lab Global, will join a number of B Corp leaders (including Uncommon Goods' Founder and CEO Dave Bolotsky and Daphany Rose Sanchez, Executive Director of Kinetic Communities) to highlight how business, when centered on shared purpose, collaboration, and accountability, can amplify social impact. By joining forces, businesses can go beyond individual contributions to influence markets, shape policies, and transform cultural norms toward a more inclusive and regenerative economy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCx4mNfF
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We’re proud to share a recent podcast featuring our Founder & CEO, Dave Bolotsky In this conversation, Dave reflects on what it takes to build and sustain a values-driven business over decades — from championing independent makers to balancing creativity, customer experience, and growth in a changing retail landscape. You’ll hear his perspective on: -Leaving Wall Street to start Uncommon Goods and the risk of entrepreneurship -Decision-making under uncertainty as a founder -The “quick nickel vs. slow dollar” business philosophy -Balancing profitability with supporting artists and makers -How leaders should approach AI and productivity gains -Long-term thinking vs. short-term optimization Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ee2jSsjc Uncommon Goods began with a simple idea: connect creative makers with people looking for truly unique gifts. More than 25 years later, that mission still guides everything we do. #UncommonGoods #Leadership #RetailInnovation #FounderStory #Podcast
Leaving a high-level role at Goldman Sachs to start a business from scratch requires a certain mindset, but as my college friend Dave Bolotsky discovered, the traits that make you successful on Wall Street don't always translate to leadership. Skepticism might save you in institutional research, but it can sink a growing team. In this clip, Dave discusses the pivotal moment he had to shift his mindset from Critic to Collaborator. By choosing to be more positive and supportive rather than just pointing out what’s wrong, he was able to foster a more productive and empowered team environment. 🎧 Hear the full story of Dave’s leadership journey here: https://lnkd.in/eRZYE24u #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #CompanyCulture #SelfImprovement #BuyoutsBusinessBourbon