Ben Pecotich

G'day! I'm a designer, coach & founder of Dynamic4 - #socent & #BCorp for happier communities. Lover of music & fun. I also take photos & write a bit.

[Ben Pecotich @benpecotich]

How are you adapting to meet the rapidly shifting expectations of your teams, customers, investors, and regulators?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Survey open until 28 February https://t.co/uohYpBj5Dx

#leadership #design #innovation #regen #wellbeing #purpose #LeadingChange

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Best Opportunities for Social Enterprises & Entrepreneurs | February 2025: https://t.co/TJJoXcRgIl

February’s here, and with it comes an awesome batch of opportunities for social enterprises and entrepreneurs - each a stepping stone paving a solid path towards your social impact goals, supporting your efforts to make a positive difference – thanks to @AMPFoundation, Impact Investing Hub, @TheBFGN, @dynamic4, Social Impact Hub, @QBE Foundation, Westfield / @ScentreGroup, Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific and more.

Whether it’s funding, mentorship, recognition, or support for fresh ideas, these opportunities will help steady your footing amidst the ever-changing currents of social entrepreneurship.

Take the next step. Read the full blog here 👉 https://t.co/TJJoXcRgIl

#SocialImpact #Changemakers #FundingOpportunities #Grants #SocialEnterprise #Leadership #Innovation #ClimateAction #CommunityImpact #PurposeDriven #Australia #Mentorship @ImpactBoomOrg @OnImpactMedia @benpecotich @AMP_au

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The SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder and Social Enterprise Sector Guide are the keys to navigating the Australian social enterprise sector. Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Civic Innovation, these two tools help Australian social enterprises, changemakers, and impact-driven businesses find what they need to enhance their capacity and capability to drive meaningful change.

The SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder is an extensive database and map of the Australian social enterprise ecosystem. With advanced filtering and new listings added all the time, the SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder currently includes over 425 listings that form the backbone of the social enterprise sector and beyond. Discover funding from @AMPFoundation, Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation, @Westpac Foundation, @boxenterprises, @Lend4Good, Syndics, and @TFNAus, advisory and consulting services from Social Impact Hub, @ImpactSeedOrg, @thedragonflyc, @dynamic4, Evolve Network, @Sefainfo, Solutions2You, @thespongeau, Purpose with Profit, Elaine Hendrick, @the_blue_rock, education and learning programs and platforms from @101Storytellers, @ImpactBoomOrg @CSIsocialimpact, Mill House Ventures, @Collab_4_Good, @tacsi_innovate, impact measurement platforms and tools like @socialgoodaus's Impact Recorder, @whyhive, Project IO, @givvable, @SocialsuiteHQ, and Brightest, communities, networks and peak bodies including Social Innovation Network, GoodNorth, The Impact Collab, Business For Good Network (BFGN), @StartSomeGood Collective, @Catalyst2030, Social Impact in the Regions, Good Hood, @SocEntWA, @SIMNA_AU, Communiteer, Impact North, SEVENTEENx, Peopled, and @SECouncilNSWACT, marketplaces like Goods 4 Good, Greatest Good, and, certifications from @weconnection, @SocialTradersAU, @SupplyNation, @BCorpAANZ, and @_SEWF, and tons more.

Check out the SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder here: https://t.co/ZZBcIR0f02

If you’re in the business of helping Australian social enterprises, you can get listed on the SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder here: https://t.co/F1lZ7uz5r2

If you're not sure where to start, check out the Social Enterprise Sector Guide, which works hand-in-hand with the SOCIALCHANGEWayfinder. The Social Enterprise Sector Guide is a free resource designed to enhance understanding and navigation of Australia’s vibrant social enterprise ecosystem: https://t.co/l27OnJaMzz

#socialenterprises #socialentrepreneur #socialentrepreneurs #support #help #resource #ecosystem #changemakers #purpose #profitforpurpose #profitwithpurpose #impact #socialchange #socent #socentau #socialimpact #community #startup #socialinnovation #sustainability #ethicalbusiness #bethechange #consciouscapitalism #makeadifference #dogood #responsiblebusiness #sharedvalue #socialgood #socialenterpriseaustralia @

[Ben Pecotich @benpecotich]

I’m up and running on Bluesky now. Mostly to secure my handles but I’ll give it a shot. Never been that active on Twitter/X and not closing it. Instagram and Linkedin are my primary public socials but let’s connect on Bluesky too 😃

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How do you craft an engaging and compelling story? Check out my blog post where I cover your audience, message, when and how & continuing the conversation…

https://t.co/0e19rFdx5O

#SPTMbook #leadership #designthinking #innovation #regen #wellbeing #purpose #learning #design

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Another milestone…

Three years ago today, I launched my book Solve Problems That Matter: Design, Build & Launch Your Social Enterprise Idea.

Get 50% off the pdf format of my book… this week only to celebrate the milestone. https://t.co/Wp1IQguI9T

#SPTMbook #design #regen

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SydDT #104: Inclusive Design with Manisha Amin, Shaheen & Mariane Power… watch it now!

https://t.co/7xdGYsMtuS

#SydDT #designthinking #innovation #leadership #wellbeing #regen #purpose #design #learning #community #sydney #meetup

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Don't come and see me...

Come and see all the awesome @sxswsydney action and hang out with some fun people in and around the Sydney (and beyond) design and innovation community at our SydDT meetup.

https://t.co/LaC63fHu09

#SydDT #SXSWSydney #designthinking #design #innovation

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Spatial design & augmented realities with @oliverw at the CCX Meetup last night…

https://t.co/ynAp9UqLnT

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Reflecting on another great Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Essential Director Update at the ICC last week…

https://t.co/jqhsQ7Qwcx

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Dynamic4 turns 23 today!

When I started Dynamic4 in 2001, I didn’t really have any specific plans or ambitions. I designed it as a lifestyle business that could be adaptable enough to encompass my endless curiosity. I’m stoked to still be doing it.

https://t.co/hSxgrQopXM

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Come join us at SydDT for some fun conversations on the state of the design nation…

https://t.co/qTF3ovMGPH

#syddt

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We’re stoked SydDT is part of SXSW Sydney again this year. Great news… you DON’T need a SXSW Sydney badge to attend this event.

Come and hang out… Grab your free ticket now https://t.co/J7z4l341Fs
😃

#SydDT #SXSWSydney #designthinking

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I invited you on because… Youtube series interview with Dean Lloyd. My first job – first paycheck – progression into the work I do now…

https://t.co/2E8D70nXcJ

#leadership #designthinking #innovation #regen #wellbeing #purpose #learning #design #SPTMbook #LeadingChange

[Ben Pecotich @benpecotich]

Come join us at SydDT for some fun conversations on inclusive design…

https://t.co/7xdGYsMtuS

#SydDT

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Reflecting on Thursday’s SydDT #103: Operationalising Great Work Cultures with Dan Szuc

https://t.co/uyxQ8HVZHw

#syddt

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How do you spot your assumptions?

We’re always working with incomplete, inaccurate, and inconsistent information. We need to make assumptions to function.

https://t.co/h7rjf58jsV

#leadership #designthinking #innovation #regen #wellbeing #purpose #learning #design #SPTMbook

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Check out my Agile Ways of Working blog post for actionable basics of how I use sprints, showcases, and retros to build a sustainable rhythm with a practice of continual improvement.

https://t.co/enWMtRUSDv

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OKRs help us move beyond a binary pass or fail mentality.

What does this look like in action? In this blog post I guide you through the process of setting and grading your OKRs – and mapping your initiatives to them. https://t.co/QYhyjgC6wu

#design #innovation #SPTMbook

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We're lucky to have @Mnwilkens from @strategyzer visiting from Denmark. He'll be sharing his thoughts on designing resilient business models in a VUCA world at Sydney Design Thinking.

Join us fun and engaging conversations. https://t.co/LbL3AYeUDT

#SydDT #designthinking