City of Telosa

We are not defined by the limits others place on us.  𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 https://lnkd.in/gSCQfmgg , former CEO of Cisco Systems and current CEO of JC2 Ventures, was featured in a recent webinar for the MSIV Global Leaders Series. He shared that before becoming a respected business leader, he had to overcome the challenges of being dyslexic. His condition was so severe, his teachers told John's parents that he probably would not graduate from high school. He did and it gave him the confidence that he could do anything in life. He became one of the most successful corporate leaders in the world by focusing on 3 things: 1) business opportunity, 2) people and 3) corporate culture.    He also shares a strong commitment to expand opportunity and make sure everyone has access to a good education and jobs training/skills upgrading. John lives his values by being very active in his native West Virginia where he works closely with government officials, educational institutions, non-profits, residents and local businesses to create an environment that ensures everyone has access to the jobs of the future and no one is left behind. Telosa also values these ideals. https://bit.ly/4d6VOYk

Shouldn’t we know how our tax dollars are spent? We think so. Our partner Polco is working with several US cities on a new concept: the 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝗽𝘁 to demonstrate to residents how their money is being spent. We get a receipt for everything else! Transparency in government is an important aspect of being open, one of Telosa's core values. The taxpayer receipt tool is a new, innovative idea that brings greater government transparency, accountability, and community participation. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3xFSLY8

Independence Day marks the historic date when the American colonies declared their independence. This boldly established a new nation of states with an emphasis on individual rights and self-governance. Our founding fathers were seeking a better way of doing things.  As we come together to commemorate the occasion and reflect on its meaning, Telosa believes the shared celebration of our country’s heritage helps unite us, supporting strong community connections. We are also seeking a better way of doing things.  https://bit.ly/3W8z4RZ

Bhutan pioneered the development of the Gross National Happiness Index in the 1970s starting a global movement to go beyond GDP in measuring the well-being and progress of a nation. The four pillars of GNH are sustainable and equitable socio-economic development, environmental conservation, preservation and promotion of culture, and good governance. Many international bodies such as the UN and OECD have since recognized the importance of this innovation and adopted many of its core tenets in their own indices. As Telosa develops our own assessment tool for community connections with our partner, Polco, we can all learn and benefit from the work of Bhutan and others to measure improvements in quality of life for people worldwide. https://bit.ly/4ch2we1

Congrats from Telosa to our team member Kristen Castell and her work with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) on the successful completion for their inaugural fintech accelerator program! CAFE advances financial wellness for low- to moderate-income (LMI) populations by supporting cutting-edge fintech companies to transform finance to be more inclusive. CAFE's dedication to improving financial health mirrors Telosa's commitment to social impact and creating greater opportunity for everyone. https://bit.ly/3RAOwnh

The next generation in human space travel is here. NASA astronauts successfully launched aboard the Boeing Starliner partially reusable spacecraft last week to the international space station. A big vision, innovation and collaboration are all principles that Telosa also views as mission critical. https://lnkd.in/ghfqxJsF

In creating a more equitable and sustainable future, one of the challenges is how to measure progress towards these goals. What objective metrics do we have for greater opportunity and higher quality of life? There is a group of economists developing new and important measurement tools that go Beyond GDP by including factors such as resilience, health and wellness, sustainability, quality of life, inclusive growth and more. https://bit.ly/3yPJLQc

The World Happiness Report for 2024 continues to demonstrate that well-being and quality of life are a byproduct of more factors than just economic growth. Factors such as the strength of community and the social safety net are important contributors to a flourishing society. This year’s report focuses on different age categories and one concerning trend is the global fall in happiness among people born since 1980. Telosa believes creating greater opportunity and stronger community connections can help reverse this trend. https://bit.ly/4bCpiNr

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the military personnel who have died in service to our country. As our cities and towns commemorate with parades and decorate memorials with wreaths, we come together as a community. At 3:00 PM local time, we hope you will consider joining in the National Moment of Remembrance, pausing for one minute in silent tribute to all those who have honorably served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. https://bit.ly/4avkd8g

Hellen Russell, Co-Founder & Executive Chair of Equator Coffees was a dynamic keynote speaker at the North Bay Next 2024 conference. She spoke about key traits of entrepreneurs including being optimistic and the importance of community impact, messages that Telosa is very aligned with. https://bit.ly/4awhgEw