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# San Francisco-based HigherRing: Building Ethical Teams that Scale with Purpose
- URL: https://www.fypsf.com/higherring-building-ethical-teams-that-scale-with-purpose/
- Published: 2025-10-07T20:27:27.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-24T16:42:10.000Z
- Author: FYP SF Bay

HigherRing is a purpose-driven outsourcing partner helping businesses grow sustainably while keeping people and planet at the center of every decision. Founded by Michelle Hirons and Susan Hopkinson, this certified B Corporation blends operational excellence with human values, proving that business can scale responsibly without losing its soul.

## A Better Way to Build Teams

**HigherRing** provides flexible, fully managed remote teams that operate as seamless extensions of their clients—covering customer support, bookkeeping, marketing operations, and executive assistance.

- “Train once” model: HigherRing manages hiring, onboarding, QA, payroll, and compliance.
- Scalable from fractional support to full-time, multi-function teams.
- Fair wages, benefits, and professional development for every team member.

## A Company that Lives Its Values

As a 1% for the Planet member, Climate Neutral Certified organization, and Living Wage Employer, HigherRing backs its commitments with measurable impact aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

- Decent work and economic growth through fair-wage jobs and career pathways.
- Gender equity and inclusive hiring practices.
- Climate action via carbon accountability and continuous reduction plans.
- Paid volunteer time, mental health resources, and ongoing training.

## Leadership Rooted in Purpose

**Michelle Hirons (Co-founder & CEO)** brings two decades in operations, eCommerce, and customer success (Gap, Williams-Sonoma, LVMH). A visible voice in women-led business movements, she has served as Membership Chair for WeTheChange and appears on mission-driven podcasts, championing transparency, trust, and sustainable growth.

**Susan Hopkinson, CFA (Co-founder; Head of Sustainability & Finance)** pairs impact finance expertise with systems thinking, ensuring ethical employment and sound economics reinforce one another.

**Katie Carano (COO)** leads day-to-day operations with a focus on resilient systems, team wellbeing, and client outcomes—translating purpose into disciplined execution.

Together, this leadership team models the future of ethical business—balancing results with respect, and strategy with compassion.

## Why It Matters

Partnering with HigherRing means choosing a business that builds equity into every engagement. Each client relationship creates fair-wage jobs, advances climate action, and proves that integrity is a competitive advantage—reducing turnover, elevating quality, and strengthening long-term growth.

## Learn More

- 🌍 Website: [www.higherring.com](https://www.higherring.com/?ref=fypsf.com)
- 📄 Impact: [Impact Report](https://www.higherring.com/impact?ref=fypsf.com)
- 🔗 B Corp: [HigherRing Profile](https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/higher-ring/?ref=fypsf.com)
- 🌍 FYP Directory: [Higher Ring Listing](https://bethewhirlwind.com/?gd%5Fplace=higherring&ref=fypsf.com)