How Activism and Companies are Driving Social Impact | Ben Sampson | TEDxUCDavis

Ben Sampson, CEO of WeHero, brings light to why humans have a desire to give and volunteer to others. By explaining the biological and social reasons, he sheds light to the positive benefits of corporate and individual outreach. Ben Sampson (he/him/his) is the co-founder and CEO of WeHero where he works closely with hundreds of companies to help them reach their social impact goals. He speaks actively about corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, sustainability, and how companies united with activism drive powerful change.

Ben's past experience includes leading product teams, building startups, and studying sustainable business strategy at Harvard. In his free time, he's an avid outdoor enthusiast focused on skiing, surfing, and mountain biking. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx