How Thankyou is changing the world, with Daniel Flynn

The Bottom Line PodcastEntrepreneurshipLeadership
Written By Alexander Spencer

Daniel Flynn is a Co-founder of Thankyou, a social enterprise dedicated to ending extreme poverty by selling consumer goods and donating all profits to charitable causes.

In this episode, Daniel walks us through the key aspects of Thankyou's growth and mission. He explains their journey, turning retailer rejections into strong partnerships. He also discusses the importance of having a purpose in business and the tensions that manifest between it and profit. Finally, he shares the most impactful stories from the lives he’s helped change.

Key lessons from the podcast

  • Purpose Over Profit

    Daniel Flynn reveals how Thankyou’s mission to end extreme poverty guides every decision, even when it complicates business growth.

  • Resilience Through Rejection

    The team’s early setbacks with major retailers became the foundation for deeper, more meaningful partnerships.

  • Impact That Endures

    Beyond the products, Thankyou’s story is about people — the lives changed and the communities empowered through conscious business.

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