Innovating for Impact with Elizabeth Funk: Tackling Homelessness and Beyond

Silicon Valley Life with Naeem Zafar and Meena Meyyappan, Episode 07

In this episode of Silicon Valley Life, Naeem Zafar speaks with Elizabeth Funk, Founder and CEO of DignityMoves, a non-profit reimagining scalable solutions to end unsheltered homelessness. Elizabeth is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in tech, venture capital, and social entrepreneurship. Elizabeth shares her journey from product management at Microsoft, where she was part of the team that developed Microsoft Office, to her pioneering work at Yahoo, where she introduced online shopping. She delves into her transformative work in microfinance and her current venture tackling homelessness through Dignity Moves.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

 * Elizabeth's early career contributions to major tech innovations at Microsoft and Yahoo.

 * Her impactful transition into microfinance, where she implemented models that harness capitalism for social good.

 * The founding of Dignity Moves, focused on creating immediate, scalable solutions to homelessness through innovative housing solutions.

 * The challenges and successes of implementing new systems for aiding the homeless in various U.S. cities.

 * Elizabeth’s personal insights on entrepreneurship and the evolving role of AI in society and business.

Learn more about Elizabeth Funk:

 * Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-funk/ 

 * Visit Dignity Moves’ Website: https://dignitymoves.org/ 

 * Follow Dignity Moves on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DignityMovesOrg/ 

 * Follow Dignity Moves on Twitter: https://x.com/DignityMoves 

 * Follow Dignity Moves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dignitymoves/ 

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About Silicon Valley Life:

The Silicon Valley Life podcast gives people an insider's look that makes Silicon Valley special — how people pursue ideas, deal with failure, and enjoy life. More than business: Life. Tune in for insights on tech, startups, & more about Silicon Valley! 

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Connect and learn more from your hosts, Naeem Zafar and Meena Meyyappan:

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 * Follow Naeem on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naeem

 * Email Naeem: naeem@concordiaventures.com

 * Connect with Meena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenameyyappan/