Erik Stangvik is the Managing Director of Inside Out LLC (IO), working alongside founder and CEO Suzy Amis Cameron to transform business into a force for good. Under his leadership, IO has redefined ROI – balancing return on investment, impact, and integrity. With a global presence spanning the USA, Italy, and New Zealand, the IO Holding Group operates six verticals – Science Research Technology, Fashion Textiles Home, Food, Education, Media, and Wellness – housing a growing portfolio of companies dedicated to sustainability and social impact.
A seasoned social entrepreneur and senior strategist, Erik brings three decades of experience in leading private businesses, raising capital, and securing funding for companies and nonprofits alike. His entrepreneurial journey began with owning and operating The Body Shop franchises across the United States, where he collaborated with Anita Roddick for a decade to expand the international brand and pioneer sustainable economic projects worldwide. He later co-founded and served as CEO of Zoup-ah!, a filmed entertainment and lifestyle brand that introduced young audiences to culinary adventures, and also owned Furla retail stores along the West Coast.
Erik has a deep-rooted passion for initiatives that drive social change. As the founding Executive Vice President of The Heroic Imagination Project, he worked alongside Dr. Philip Zimbardo to cultivate leadership and social resilience in children. As Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of No Bully, he played a pivotal role in scaling the organization, tackling an issue close to his heart as a father. His commitment to heritage and cultural preservation led him to support the development of the National Nordic Museum, reflecting his Scandinavian roots.
Currently, Erik serves as Senior Advisor to Susan Rockefeller and The Muses Collective. His board memberships have included Hands That Shape Humanity, The Body Shop, Stanford Shopping Center, Poncho, and Until There’s A Cure Foundation. He is also a board member of the private Rockefeller Family Foundation (PMR), the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership, and Upstate Films in the Hudson Valley. In media, Erik is the Executive Producer of the television series Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the World and co-founder of the Coalition for Humankind.
Educated at the University of California, Berkeley, Erik is a dedicated world traveler and advocate for human rights, climate action, and fostering empathy in young people. Passionate about paving the way for women to lead in the 21st century, he champions initiatives that create a more equitable and compassionate world. Splitting his time between the US and Italy, Erik holds many titles—but his favorite will always be “Dad.”