Peter Thum Founder, Ethos Water, Founder and CEO, Liberty United and Fonderie 47 and Recognized Social Entrepreneur

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• Leading Forward: Social Responsibility in the Corporate World
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  Leading Forward: Social Responsibility in the Corporate World

  As corporations play an ever-expanding role in our lives, it is now more imperative than ever before that they take the steps necessary to improve the lives of their employees, their consumers, their communities and of society at large. A dedicated social entrepreneur who has successfully established businesses that are driven by a social mission of helping those in need, Peter Thum delivers lessons on the importance of corporate social responsibility from which any organization can learn and benefit. From ethical branding and leveraging philanthropy, to emboldening a corporate message, to building a culture where giving back is a standard operating procedure; Thum helps companies of all sizes to understand the steps they need to complete to put social responsibility at the core of their mission and performance.

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• The Ethos Water Story: The Keys To Social Entrepreneurship
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  The Ethos Water Story: The Keys To Social Entrepreneurship

  Countries all over the world are experiencing a water crisis. Millions of people in developing countries lack clean and safe drinking water. As the founder of Ethos™ Water, Peter Thum turned his idea of getting clean water to children into a successful social venture that has changed an industry, generated millions of dollars and changed lives. Thum talks through his eight-year odyssey starting in the townships of South Africa, to brokering an acquisition by Starbucks, and finally running Ethos today as an international brand and social movement. Thum’s story is one of passion, perseverance and success. His story motivates people to dream big and turn thoughts into action. He takes audiences on a tour of the world and shares the importance of addressing the world water crisis, how to build a brand from the ground up and the personal upside of working toward the common good.

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• The Imperative to Stop Gun Violence and Save Children's Lives
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  The Imperative to Stop Gun Violence and Save Children's Lives

  Peter Thum tells the story of his work since 2009 to reduce the impact of assault rifles in Africa and to stop gun violence in the US. He tells of starting the brands Fonderie 47 and Liberty United, which transform illegal guns and bullets into high-end jewelry, watches and other accessories. His companies have funded the removal and destruction of over 50,000 assault rifles in Africa and funded not for profits working to reduce gun violence and helping over 1,000 provide at-risk children the chance to learn, play and dream safely while growing up in America’s most dangerous communities.

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