Feb 25, 2021The Year of The Great Reset: Environmental Advocacy, COVID-19’s Opportunity For Positive Change, and The Need For Great LeadershipI was recently the guest on The New P&L (Principles & Leadership in Business Institute) Podcast hosted by Paul Spiers where I discussed the environmental challenges we face and how the power of a single company can impact them. I explored the importance of trust among governments, citizens, and companies…Climate Change3 min readClimate Change3 min read
Nov 12, 2020Coastal Business Alliances Congratulate President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect HarrisAs leaders of coalitions representing over 50,000 businesses and 500,000 commercial fishing families along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United States, we offer our congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their electoral victory. …Build Back Better2 min readBuild Back Better2 min read
Sep 22, 2020Inclusivity in the OutdoorsGain Insight To Actionable Steps And On How to Advocate For JEDI In The Outdoors. On September 9th, I was invited to moderate an expert panel about diverse representation in the outdoors. As a part of the annual Sacramento Summit, the panel was titled “Inclusivity in the Outdoors.” Hosted by…Diversity5 min readDiversity5 min read
Jan 8, 2020Six Actions to Accelerate and Develop Insights for Personal And Professional GrowthMany folks will be making resolutions but you know what’s better than a resolution? Action. Actions speak louder than resolutions. What I’m sharing in this article is what I’ve been using personally for many years to not only stay ahead and on top of trends but also keep my mind…Resolutions4 min readResolutions4 min read
Jul 30, 2019Why You Need to Clarify Your Purpose and VisionLaunching a new business? Take some time to clarify your purpose and vision for your business. These are two of the most necessary elements for pulling your business towards a successful future. Whether you’re at the pre-launch or the early stage of your startup, you want to put your best…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
May 28, 2019Five Lessons Your Kids Will Learn by Starting A BusinessIt’s very important for kids these days to enjoy their time as children. It’s a fleeting time, as we all know, and a truly important developmental period. …Entrepreneurship6 min readEntrepreneurship6 min read
May 14, 2019Giving Back Is A Family AffairYou can say that giving back runs in the family and I want to share something my Dad built for his little village in India. My father passed away when I was young so I really didn’t understand what he had done for his village until years later and it…Water4 min readWater4 min read
May 4, 2019Defend The Pacific and Protect Our CoastOn April 2, 2019, I was invited to testify before members of Congress in opposing the Trump Administrations proposed plan to open our federal water to new offshore oil and gas drilling. Below is my oral testimony. ORAL TESTIMONY OF MR. VIPUL “VIPE” DESAI FOUNDING MEMBER THE BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOR…Climate Change4 min readClimate Change4 min read
Apr 15, 2019“Rethink Your Drink”- EarthEvery year as Earth Day approaches, the conversation turns to humans’ impact on our planet and what we can do to take better care of this place we call home. From reusable bottles to compostable items, sustainable products lead the conversation. …Environment6 min readEnvironment6 min read
Mar 21, 2019Smart Planet Technologies To Speak at The Rising Tide SummitLeading materials engineering and intellectual property company to share insights on reCUP® and EarthCoating® technology with ocean conservation leaders and businesses Smart Planet Technologies has been invited to attend the Rising Tide Summit scheduled to take place in San Pedro, CA on March 27th and 28th, 2019. The materials engineering…Environment3 min readEnvironment3 min read
