Compliance Matters #15 | Concepción Galdón, social innovation | Podcast IE University & Elecnor
In this episode, we explore the impact of social innovation on business transformation with Concepción Galdón, Vice Dean for Business with Purpose at IE Business School and Director of the Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability at IE University. Concepción is an expert in sustainability and social entrepreneurship, as well as the co-founder of the social enterprise Puentes.
Our host, Enrique Aznar, Director of the IE-Elecnor Knowledge Hub on Ethical Business, delves into the evolution of social entrepreneurship in Spain with Concepción, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership and how companies can create value beyond financial profitability.
During the conversation, Concepción emphasizes: “A company regains its legitimacy when it remembers that its primary role is to generate value for society.” She also explains how organizations can embed sustainability and ethics into their core operations and why purpose is not just a statement but a daily exercise in coherence.
The discussion highlights success stories and the key competencies that future leaders must develop to drive meaningful change within and beyond their organizations. It also examines the role of technology in social innovation and impact entrepreneurship, showcasing how these tools can scale solutions for global challenges.
Finally, our guest reflects on how purpose connects ethics with business. She underscores that in the process of defining a purpose statement, companies can drive cultural change: “By engaging in the exercise of defining a purpose statement, you can spark a cultural shift. It’s about being a company that generates value through its culture, rather than merely capturing it.”
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