Dale Partridge

Dale Partridge is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of People Over Profit, and the founder of Sevenly, a socially conscious e-commerce company that has raised millions of dollars for charity. Named one of the fastest-growing startups in America by Forbes, Mashable, and the Los Angeles Times, Sevenly was also recognized as the most social media-driven company in America by Mashable.

Building Businesses That Put People First

Partridge founded Sevenly in June 2011 with a simple model: partner with a qualified nonprofit each week and donate seven dollars from every product sold to support that charity’s cause. The company grew into a 40-plus person operation based in Los Angeles that proved purpose-driven business could be both profitable and impactful. His book People Over Profit outlines the principles for building companies that prioritize human impact alongside financial results.

The Future of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Partridge’s story inspires entrepreneurs and business leaders to rethink the relationship between profit and purpose. His keynotes deliver inspiring presentations on building purpose-driven companies that make a difference, ethical entrepreneurship and the People Over Profit philosophy, using social media and storytelling to build mission-driven brands, and creating businesses that generate both revenue and real-world impact.

People Over Profit

Have companies just started caring more about the wellbeing of others? Why do consumers feel more socially responsible? And perhaps the most important question, is “conscious capitalism” a fleeting trend or here to stay?
Dale believes there is a bright counterpart arising from the downward trend in capitalism. It’s these change-agents who understand the secret to creating a sustainable economy is valuing honesty over deception, transparency over secrecy, authenticity over hype, and ultimately, people over profit.

Learning Points:

1. How to create organizations that truly value people and become more profitable as a result.
2. What leaders can do to align their organizations with what consumers are craving.
3. The underlying cause behind the growth of conscious capitalism

Relationships to Revenue: The 5 Shifts to a Profit-Driven Social Media Strategy

Whyology: The 3 Secrets to Creating a Cult-Like Following… and a Brand that Won’t Be Forgotten

Forget Fans: Engagement is All That Counts

In this speech, Dale discusses the science behind the world’s most effective social media brands.

Stop Lying to Me: The Future of Truth-Based Marketing and How Change is Inevitable

Slow Your Roll: 5 Habits Every Start-up and Entrepreneur Should Stop Doing