Start Something Good

Bart Skorupa is a social entrepreneur that dedicates his life to inspiring leaders in crafting a better world.

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“It's always done with the community of people to support, no matter who had the initial idea. Usually, the initial idea sucks and it takes the community to help foment it into something better.” Share on X

Creating Community for Good with Bart Skorupa

As we embark on our personal growth journeys, many of us seek transformation, purpose, and balance in pursuit of a better future. Today’s guest, Bart Skorupa, knows firsthand what it takes to create opportunities, inspire others, and build something meaningful. Shaped by the love and values of his parents, Bart is a visionary social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering leaders and fostering positive change across the globe.

In this episode, Bart shares insights on how to stay grounded while balancing a fast-paced professional life with personal well-being. His story is a powerful reminder that real impact starts with intention—and often, small, consistent action.

Meet Bart Skorupa

Bartlomiej (Bart) Skorupa is a serial social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker whose mission is to cultivate leadership and community on a global scale. A four-time founder of impact-driven organizations, Bart works at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and disruptive leadership—helping others launch and grow mission-aligned ventures.

His book, Start Something Good, is a top-selling guide that champions the creative, iterative process of taking action to drive change. Bart believes in starting small, acting boldly, and leading with purpose.

He’s been featured in NPR, Men’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more. In 2014, Dell honored him as one of 25 World Change-makers, alongside Edward Norton and Lauren Bush. He’s an active member of the Full Circle Fund, SOCAP, Salesforce Ohana, Opportunity Collaboration, and Summit Series communities.

Bart is a frequent keynote speaker, panelist, and workshop facilitator, sharing his wisdom on organizational development, leadership, and personal growth.

Why You’ll Love This Conversation

In this episode, Bart reveals:

Why his mantra is to “take a bias toward action”
How Start Something Good was born—and what it teaches about momentum and mindset
The importance of balancing ambition with presence
How co-parenting grounds and motivates his life
What it means to build community with heart, purpose, and practicality

Whether you’re a social entrepreneur, aspiring changemaker, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is rich with insight, humility, and optimism.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how Bart leads with love, builds with purpose, and lives with gratitude.

Key takeaways:

(00:24) Bart’s story and his co-parenting decision to find balance in his life.
(02:00) How Bart manages to organize his schedule in order to be a co-parent.
(05:32) The place to begin in terms of taking a dream and putting in paper: Start Something Good.
(09:24) Climbing a mountain: On mission, vision and purpose.
(12:10) Scratching thoughts, having a mentor and being a top seller on Amazon.
(16:56) Being at the right place and time and the art of cultivating a relationship.
(22:47) Bart’s strategies on getting commitments and focusing on tech this 2020.
(30:40) A roadmap of opportunities to engage with new partners.