Russ Stoddard

Russ Stoddard is founder of Oliver Russell, a public benefit corporation that builds brands for purpose-driven companies whose products, services or business models benefit society. He is the author of Rise Up: How to Build a Socially Conscious Company, and an advisor to blockchain startup Motive Ventures. As a leader in the certified B Corporation community, he also co-founded the Social Good Network, started five nonprofits and serves as advisor to social enterprise startups, including GoodWell. Stoddard has received Ethics in Business recognition from the Rotary Club, a silver medal award from the American Advertising Federation for community service, the Vern Emery Award for lifetime service from the YMCA, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Puget Sound for lifetime achievements in community service.