Will Allen

Most Creative People 2009

Will Allen

CEO

Growing Power

Will Allen heads up an urban farming organization that brings affordable, healthy food to low-income communities.

Will Allen On The Web

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The 10 Most Creative People in Ethonomics

1. Shai Agassi, CEO, Better Place A former software entrepreneur, Agassi is leading the pack on electric vehicle charging stations. His vision: battery-powered vehicles made by Renault-Nissan, a vast network of charging stations, and a cell phone-like pricing scheme. The project has potential, at the very least–a recent analysis from Deutsche Bank concluded that Better Place has the potential to create a paradigm shift in the auto industry.

The 10 Most Creative People in Ethonomics

The 10 Most Creative People in Food

From the farm to the table, from the slaughterhouse to the studio to the C-suite–our picks of the folks who are changing the way we eat.

The 10 Most Creative People in Food

Impact

The language of climate is evolving, from ‘change’ to ‘catastrophe’

Instead of taking our jobs, what if AI just lets us give our lives more purpose?

Millions of Americans struggle to pay their water bills. A national water aid program could help

News

Can NYC actually enforce the first COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers?

DoorDash is piling onto the 15-minute grocery delivery trend

IRS tax refund delays have people wondering why they should bother filing for 2021

Co.Design

Solar panels aren’t designed to be recycled—which is a $15 billion mistake

40% of San Francisco’s traffic deaths are from left turns. These design fixes could change that

The 1619 Project grapples with the horrors of slavery. This artist brilliantly translated it into a book for kids

Work Life

3 ways to use body language to effortlessly gain trust

Planning a career pivot? Here’s how to create a backup plan

Fast Company Magazine

9 favorite productivity tips from the Dr. Bronner’s CEO