Business on the Edge

"""Business on the Edge makes a forceful argument about the power of business to do good in the world while also making a profit. Bartkus and Block outline a clear, step-by-step guide for business leaders to seek opportunities in challenging markets with confidence.""--Francis X. Taylor, former EVP, General Electric ""A breakthrough approach to national security, Business on the Edge offers a powerful model for preventing conflict and accelerating postwar reconstruction. They harness the dynamism of the whole of society with remarkable results in some of the world's most troubled regions. A must-read for those committed to peace, prosperity, and the universal dignity of an honest day's work.""--Lieutenant General Charles Cleveland, commander, US Army Special Operations Command ""As competition among global companies becomes increasingly fierce, business leaders thinking strategically about where and how to expand will find this book an essential resource. Business on the Edge explains how to build business and create value in some of the most challenging places on the planet. At the same time, Bartkus and Block explain how those strategic investments can provide far more enduring impact in those challenged communities than foreign aid.""--T. Michael Nevens, Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company ""Equal parts inspirational and pragmatic, Business on the Edge is brimming with insights and lessons from Bartkus and Block's decades of experience launching businesses in far-flung corners of the world. Business leaders who are serious about growing their operations in the developing world, while also achieving social impact in the communities in which they invest, need to read this book.""--Wayne Murdy, former CEO, Newmont Mining ""Nothing stops a bullet like a job. Bartkus and Block have taken this truth to heart and figured out how to make it happen in the toughest parts of the world.""--Father Greg Boyle, author of New York Times bestseller Tattoos on the Heart ""The lessons that I learned from Bartkus and Block laid the foundation for me to lead our team to launch the COVID vaccine in the United States. Ensuring that business, NGOs, and government worked together effectively was crucial to deploying the life-saving vaccine during an ever-changing global pandemic. Confronted by the vast uncertainty in this increasingly complex business environment, leaders should turn to Business on the Edge to guide them on how to do good in the world.""--Christopher Villani, group product director for the COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson"