Doug Lessing, Founder of Phin, Social Entrepeneur and student of people using business as a force for good

Blue Point, NY
Joined May 2008
So much fun to watch our live Shared Values Cloud take shape on screen as I cheered on the crowd! 275 responded in 3 minutes to create this Value Cloud!
Team @goWeSpire is thrilled to be living our values at #EFG2022 Compassion = Empathy in Action @EngageForGood @phinforgood
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I am speaking at 2022 Engage for Good Conference. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! #EFG2022
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Doug Lessing retweeted
Our founder Doug Lessing been selected to speak at the United Nations this Thursday, September 30, 2021 1PM – 3:30PM, EDT! He talks #sustainable solutions & #impact & shares the story of the @lessingsinc @SaveTheGSB collaboration. register here: lnkd.in/djQ69hfW
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“If the business has a good vibe people will want to work for and with it. That cannot be underestimated.” - @laurahopesage foundersnetwork.com/?p=19831 via @foundersnetwork
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“Connecting people through purpose and fun can create empathy and allow more diverse teams to thrive.” - @susibtweets foundersnetwork.com/?p=19831 via @foundersnetwork
I donated to Saha Global on Phin! Thanks for hosting me on your podcast . So grateful you shared this donation- I was able to support woman entrepreneurs and clean water through Saha Global! I earned this donation as a thank you for your insights on Rise Up Coaching Podcast.
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Doug Lessing retweeted
We are so excited to participate as a vendor during Sequoia’s #WellBeyond virtual series! Join our virtual booth July 20th – August 6th, and listen in on #keynotes and panels on #DEI, supporting parents & caregivers, mental health & more. sequoia.com/events/wellbeyon… @sequoia_info
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Organizations like @SEAlliance are critical to success of social enterprises. Love being part of this network!
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Had a great meeting over video with Lisa Munjack on @lunchclubai! We talked about wellness, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship and education. Use my invite link to network from home: lunchclub.com/?invite_code=d…
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Honored to be a part of @PledgeOne!
Focusing on the areas hit hardest by COVID-19, @phinforgood found 15 amazing food or shelter providers to focus on helping. Read more about their work with these organizations: buff.ly/36q3pSa #Pledge1Gives #GivingTuesday
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Have you noticed that we are hit up for donations everywhere we turn? Facebook, Instagram, email, at the supermarket and superstore. Donor fatigue is real. app.phinforgood.com/stories/… #customeradvisedfund #socialimpact #branddevelopment #disruptphilanthropy #phin
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Replying to @phinforgood
@phinforgood got it's start right here at @startupboosthq @StartupBoostNYC . If you are an early stage founder. apply quickly to join the Fall cohort.
In 2 weeks, Fall applications come to a close for our Fall Startup Boost pre-accelerator programs! #ZeroEquity & #ZeroFees taken. Work with amazing mentors, gain connections, and much more. Apps are open until September 16th at bit.ly/apply2boost
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In 2 weeks, Fall applications come to a close for our Fall Startup Boost pre-accelerator programs! #ZeroEquity & #ZeroFees taken. Work with amazing mentors, gain connections, and much more. Apps are open until September 16th at bit.ly/apply2boost
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Replying to @BBPSchools
Thanks to Dr. Hearney for supporting this project and Mr. Becker and Mr. Deyo for running the machines, and @lexiebrea97 for coordinating with NYU. We are now part of a growing team with NYU teams that have created and delivered over 2,000 face shields to NY hospitals!
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Now more than ever
From this distance community looks a lot bigger. Now is the time to stand together. Phin has your back in these challenging times. #standtogether #community #oneworld #onelove
Phin is hiring! Seeking a Business Development and Sales Manager ideali.st/gq4yzr
The team @phinforgood just launched its first (of many) #phinday! We are putting to work our own money we have allocated into our #customeradvisedfund. Featuring our rescue dog Sadie from @gimmeshelterar. $25 donation, we pay, you choose. #socialresponsibility #animalrescue
Its #phinday! First 10 people to click this link will receive a $25 sponsored donation from Phin's own ‘customer-advised fund’, a fancy way of saying 'We pay the donation, you choose the cause' phinforgood.com/phinday #customeradvisedfund #socialimpact #corporatephilanthropy
You never know when, you never know where! #phinday is coming! We have established our own customer-advised fund at @phinforgood. We practice what we preach and put our own solutions to work. Watch for the first initiative! #customeradvisedfund #phin #corporatephilanthropy
#phinday is coming! Each #phinday we will provide a sponsored donation from Phin's own customer-advised fund, a fancy way of saying 'We pay the donation, you choose the cause' #phin #customeradvisedfund #socialresponsibility #corporatephilanthropy
Doug Lessing retweeted
Read the article and listen to the Podcast interviewing Phin founder @DougLessing at @BCorporation's @BtheChangeMag with @GrowEnsemble and @AmesCory. #bcorp #socialimpact #founders Leveraging Marketing Dollars for Social Good by Grow Ensemble bthechange.com/leveraging-ma…
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Imagine if...you could put a smile on your customer's face, give them a moment of serenity AND support charitable causes on Giving Tuesday. All at the same time. The Phin #GivingTuesdayLeadershipChallenge is aiming to do just that. vimeo.com/375418344 #bcorp #GivingTuesday
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