Truth in Diamonds

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Changemakers

Microsoft

17 episodes

8 months ago

A transformative series co-hosted by Omar Abbosh and will.i.am.Technology is driving change in nearly every sector of business. During this era of disruption and innovation, companies must continue to reinvent and find solutions for issues facing our rapidly-evolving culture. In this series, hosts Omar Abbosh and will.i.am talk to global leaders bravely taking their organizations into the future. From groundbreaking medical advancements to renewable energy pioneers, you’ll hear stories from inspiring people at the forefront of these transformations and how they are implementing new visions forward for their businesses.

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Truth in Diamonds

Changemakers

32 minutes 37 seconds

2 years ago

Truth in Diamonds

From mineworker oppression, to well-documented environmental problems, no industry is more primed for transformation than luxury diamonds. Founded in 2020, HB Antwerp is a for-profit business on a mission to make the diamond business more transparent, sustainable, and equitable through blockchain and cloud technology able to trackevery step of the diamond's journey. Co-founder Rafael Papismedov, joins hosts will.i.am and Omar Abbosh to discuss how HB Antwerp is disrupting the diamond industry by illuminating the entire process, partnering closely with the government of Botswana to empower its citizens, all while building a profitable business.

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