Sparo Today with Rob Sobhani

Where’s the Wealth Vision?

Host Rob Sobhani discusses where wealth is being deployed in business and suggests there’s a lack of vision. Rob gives examples that he believes are driven by savage capitalism, such as WeWork, where investors follow an idea that he says has no application to solving the moral issues we face today. A very different and positive vision is offered by big tech company Microsoft, who Rob works with closely, through his company Sparo, to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy.

What’s Sparo’s Win – Win – Win - The Triple Bottom-Line

Host Rob Sobhani discusses how Sparo’s triple bottom line effect – or “win, win, win” – can achieve online retail’s holy grail of lowering cart abandonment and increasing conversion. By democratizing giving, consumers can have the joy of giving to a charity of their choice at the checkout via the Sparo plugin. With full transparency, the consumer knows that the donation via Sparo has had a specific impact. 

Choice at the Checkout? The Sparo Plug-in

In this episode, host Rob Sobhani explores two pilots for Sparo’s patented plug-in, one with Staples and one with Leyli.com. What happens when shoppers are shown charities of their choice to consider donating to at the checkout? Rob also talks about his vision of uniting the world around philanthropy. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy. 

Help Ukrainians: Rob Challenges Corporations

In this episode, host Rob Sobhani issues a challenge to leaders of corporations: Seize the moment and take a stand to help the suffering people of Ukraine. Rob offers to bet $1,000 with anyone listening to the episode that if a major American or European brand adopts the Sparo plug-in and helps Ukrainians, it will help the bottom line of that merchant. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy. 
 

Big Tech and Morality

In this episode, host Rob Sobhani explores important questions surrounding big tech. Rob compares big tech’s “savage capitalism” with the optimistic philosophy that drives his global venture philanthropy platform, Sparo. Rob talks about Sparo’s patented ecommerce plugin as an example of positive technology. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy.  

The Nuances and Meaning of Charity and Philanthropy in an Age of Wealth Disparity

In this episode, host Rob Sobhani illuminates the nuances and deeper meanings of charity and philanthropy, as well as the importance of transparency and accountability. Rob talks about how Sparo is changing charitable giving by showing donors the immediate and personal impact their gift has had: purchase with a purpose. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy. 
 

Backstory: Dramatic Origins of Sparo

In this episode, host Rob Sobhani talks about how he came to launch Sparo, a company based on capitalism with a conscience, by going back to the dramatic start of his fascinating life. Rob shares personal insights and moving anecdotes reflecting his bold business instincts, as well as his profound belief in doing good. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy. 

Vote4Good: Can Sparo’s election prediction game do good?

Host Rob Sobhani talks about Vote4Good, which is a game about leveraging our passion for politics for the public good. In this podcast, you’ll hear about how you can become another Warren Buffett. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy.

Charity Choices: Can we democratize the shopping checkout experience?

Host Rob Sobhani discusses the possibility of empowering shoppers. Rob talks about soccer’s famed Premier League club Liverpool F.C., whose fans love to purchase the bright red team gear. What if those fans could donate at the checkout online to any charity they choose? What if everybody everywhere could? Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy.

Microsoft for Startups: Helping young companies grow and benefit others

Host Rob Sobhani discusses how Microsoft for Startups is helping innovative companies make their business dreams a reality. Rob talks about the impact that Microsoft is having on venture philanthropy platform Sparo, of which he’s Founder and CEO. Sparo is collaborating with Microsoft to realize its vision of uniting the world around philanthropy.