Startups are often very undercapitalised, but I found that to be very beneficial because it forces you not to throw money at problems. Instead, you learn all the nuts and bolts of what you're doing and become an expert.

If you open up the mind, the opportunity to address both profits and social conditions are limitless. It's a process of innovation.

Business can be a source of progressive change.

It's good to stand for something, to believe in something and base your business on values.

Ben & Jerry's is an indulgent dessert that should be eaten in moderation. You should not be replacing more than one meal a day with ice cream. We do not consider a pint or a tub of ice cream to be a single serving.

We measured our success not just by how much money we made, but by how much we contributed to the community. It was a two-part bottom line.

Businesses can lead with their values and make money, too. You don't have to simply be purely profit-driven. You can integrate social and environmental concerns into a business, be a caring business, be a generous business and still do very well financially.