[Top Agency Series] Behind the Scenes of Social Change With Phil Haid of Public Inc.

Phil Haid is the Co-founder and CEO of Public Inc., an agency that is redefining the role of corporate engagement in social issues. With a career spanning over two decades, his work extends to collaborations with leading brands like Johnson & Johnson, Starbucks, and more, helping them navigate and amplify their social impact in the world. 

As a member of the B Corp movement, Phil consistently advocates for businesses to be a force for good, integrating social benefits within their core strategy.

Can a strong and successful company also make a positive social impact on the world? According to Phil Haid, it can be an uphill battle to convince companies to buy into the “profit with purpose” thesis, but through determination and market evolution, it’s possible to guide even giants like Johnson & Johnson and Starbucks to marry profit and social impact.

In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz is joined by Phil Haid, CEO and Co-Founder of Public Inc., who explains how the company maintains its internal culture by encouraging transparency, open communication, and a strong adherence to shared values even while working in a remote environment. He shares how they've learned to lean into honest feedback to nurture an environment that promotes both individual well-being and a common mission of social change.