Duncan Grossart, Founder, Journeys With Purpose
- Duncan Grossart is the Founder of Journeys With Purpose.
- Duncan is a zoology graduate, lifelong conservationist and former director of The European Nature Trust.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Duncan Grossart, Founder of Journeys with Purpose, recounts his transformative journey from a zoology background to championing environmental conservation and sustainable travel. He elucidates the formative influences that kindled his passion for the natural world, from his nature-immersed upbringing in England to the inspirational wildlife documentaries of his youth. Duncan underscores the pivotal role of experiential learning in fostering a profound connection with the environment, emphasizing the significance of firsthand encounters with diverse cultures and ecosystems during his extensive travels.
00:09- About Duncan Grossart
- Duncan Grossart is the Founder of Journeys With Purpose.
- Duncan is a zoology graduate, lifelong conservationist and former director of The European Nature Trust.
- He is a fellow of the Zoological Society of London, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Society for Asian Affairs and Scientific Exploration Society.
24:01- When did you first join and what do you hope to do with the Young President’s Organisation?
- The Young Presidents Organization (YPO) has 35,000 members worldwide, with the companies held by members having over $9 trillion in sales value, making it akin to the world’s third-largest economy, though relatively unknown.
- Within YPO’s broad membership, there is a very fast-growing aspect of impact, including philanthropic impact, impact investments, CSR, ESG, and sustainability, exemplified by YPO’s recent Global Impact Summits.
- YPO’s impact networks like the Sustainable Business Network, Peace Action Network, People Action Network, and Planet Action Network, indicating impact is growing quickly within this large organization.
45:24- What are your final recommendations for the audience?
- It is about embracing and restoring our relationship with the natural world, and the fight against being disintermediated over our lifetime.
- The natural world brings economic opportunity and other services, so we should embrace it and think of nature as our ally and opportunity going forward.
- Travel with your organization to enjoy and explore remarkable people, projects, and places, all with remarkable habitats.
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- Duncan Grossart is the Founder of Journeys With Purpose.
- Duncan is a zoology graduate, lifelong conservationist and former director of The European Nature Trust.
- He is a fellow of the Zoological Society of London, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Society for Asian Affairs and Scientific Exploration Society.
