Tonight, we were fortunate to have Mark Dwight, founder and CEO of Rickshaw Bags come to talk to us about his new company. Mark typifies everything this program is striving to integrate: he has both an engineering degree and an MBA (both from Stanford) but describes himself as a lifelong designer. He's been an investor as well as business leader and founded several companies but his attention is on developing innovative solutions from every aspect of product development, manufacturing, and business models.
In addition, Rickshaw makes a point to develop products with sustainable materials, processes, and considerations like overall footprint. They carefully partner with a variety of organizations in order to build environmental, social, and financial sustainability into every part of their company. He's quick to admit that, because Rickshaw is actually a small company, they can't do everything they want or plan at once. Mark's an inspiration for how innovative, integrative perspectives can make positive change not just in local communities but through whole systems.
In addition, Rickshaw makes a point to develop products with sustainable materials, processes, and considerations like overall footprint. They carefully partner with a variety of organizations in order to build environmental, social, and financial sustainability into every part of their company. He's quick to admit that, because Rickshaw is actually a small company, they can't do everything they want or plan at once. Mark's an inspiration for how innovative, integrative perspectives can make positive change not just in local communities but through whole systems.