Giving Alex Godin
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We’re in the middle of a philanthropic revolution.
A new wave of changemakers are focusing on leverage and impact instead of the status quo.
Businesses are putting the community ahead of profits and building lasting organizations that make the world a better place.
Welcome to Giving, a podcast where we visit the front lines with these revolutionaries.
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Swati Mylavarapu is Transforming Democratic Politics
Swati Mylavarapu is busy fixing our country. As National Investment Chair of Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, she's re-inventing how campaigns raise money. As co-founder of The Arena, she's building a base of progressive candidates ready to win elections. And at Incite, she's funding entrepreneurs making the world a better place.
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Felicia Curcuru is re-inventing foster care and adoption
Tonight, thousands of kids will go to sleep in loving households thanks to our guest Felica Curcuru. Felicia's company, Binti, replaces mountains of paperwork with streamlined software and helps state agencies recruit and approve foster parents more quickly.
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Irving Fain is re-inventing salad
Irving Fain runs a different kind of farm. His company, Bowery, grows world class vegetables inside of warehouses. And, along the way, they're saving the world.
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Nicholas Thorne thinks deeply about non-profit entrepreneurship
Nicholas Thorne is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and an investor. But, most of all he's a deep thinker about building systems and creating change.
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Stephanie Dodson practices a new kind of philanthropy
Stephanie Dodson is a venture philanthropist at Draper Richards Kaplan, perhaps the most important venture philanthropy fund in the United States. She spends her days finding and supporting nascent non-profits. When you talk to the founders Stephanie works with, one thing is clear: she cares a lot. In this episode, Stephanie shares how she practices a more strategic, more supportive version of philanthropy.
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Wiley Cerilli Is a Different Type of Camp Counselor
Wiley Cerilli is a successful entrepreneur with big wins under his belt. But, he's also a camp counselor. Every year he spends two weeks off the grid volunteering for Experience Camps, a non-profit summer camp for kids who have lost a parent. Wiley's story, and his dedication to giving back, is beyond inspiring.
Customer Reviews
Important work!
The world of charity funding and philanthropy is a mystery to most people. For people who are working in the non-profit space, and for philanthropists who want to engage with other well-known philanthropists to understand their process, these are necessary interviews with top influencers. Very impressed.
Can’t wait for the next episode
Just heard the first episode and looking forward to hearing more! If the season is anything like the first episode there are a ton of thoughtful conversations about giving in store.
Amazing host
Alex Godin is an inspiring entrepreneur and nonprofit founder who understands the value of giving back - a great person to facilitate conversations about the relationship between philanthropy and entrepreneurship.