June 18, 2020 10:08 am
Published by Shannon Hughes
We are long overdue time for a massive shift of collective consciousness to transform hearts, minds, and habits of purposeful people and beyond to end racism – from protests to policy. Our challenge this week was to identify ways we can step off the sidelines and unify allies, in a call for a moral revival. […]
May 31, 2019 6:25 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
On May 17th over 160 executives from around the world convened on a ship off the coast of Bermuda, headed out to one of the ocean’s largest plastics gyres. The sole focus over the next four days was identifying and accelerating solutions for the global ocean plastics crisis. The Ocean Plastics Leadership Summit was […]
May 31, 2019 6:24 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
On April 1st the inaugural HATCH Mexico Summit launched in Rodavento, Valle De Bravo, two hours outside of Mexico City. By all counts it was amazing and inspiring. The land is magic. So are the people. Nine Lab Sprints were executed covering food, accessibility, climate change, ocean plastics, refugee crisis, and more. Musicians included Blind […]
May 31, 2019 6:18 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
This year marked the sixth year of collaboration and relationship-building between the HATCH network and C2, a Montreal-based summit focused on the intersection of creativity and commerce. A dinner hosted by HATCH the night before the official event start introduced 20 HATCHers from different cohorts to C2 organizers, guests and partners like Elevation Barn. […]
January 12, 2018 9:15 am
Published by Shannon Hughes
“The rule of law means nothing if there is no role of law… we need to use laws to keep people protected.” -Kimberley Motley at HATCH Big Sky 2017 Kimberley has been a practicing attorney and litigator since 2003 and has worked in Afghanistan since 2008. Founder of Motley Legal Services and cofounder […]
January 8, 2018 11:30 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
“Our planet is a giant spaceship and we are the crew.” – Cady Coleman at HATCH Big Sky 2017 As one of few female astronauts to travel to space, Cady’s HATCH talk focused on the importance of giving our next generation a level playing field to achieve their dreams. She also stressed the […]
January 8, 2018 3:19 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
Mark Brand is one of Canada’s most recognized social entrepreneurs. Having successfully created 11 businesses in Vancouver, he has become a prominent example of a new generation of leadership that focuses on passion and purpose – a power shown in the superhero illustration created by HATCH illustrator Stephen Downer. During HATCH Experience 2017 […]
December 23, 2017 9:56 am
Published by Shannon Hughes
“Every single person has the ability to make change. It may just be a matter of checking our privilege to see where we can make a difference…I don’t need allies. I need accomplices.” – Oman Frame at HATCH Big Sky 2017 Oman has 20 years of experience in teaching and diversity leadership; most recently […]
November 2, 2017 10:27 am
Published by Shannon Hughes
Love is the most powerful, innovative tool we’ll ever have at our disposal. – James Anderson at HATCH Big Sky 2017 James’ HATCH talk focused on the transformative power of love. Illustrator Stephen Downer created the superhero image of James Anderson, reflecting the changes he’s made by harnessing that strength. James is a human […]
October 20, 2017 10:07 pm
Published by Shannon Hughes
A reflection on the meaning and lasting impact of HATCH from Lee Allentuck, Founder of Raising Nerd. “What am I doing in this van?” I remember asking myself this very question as I boarded an overcrowded van that cold Montana afternoon. The sheer audacity I had to believe that I deserved to be among […]