The Philanthropy Impact Podcast

Philanthropy Impact
The Philanthropy Impact Podcast

A podcast focused on philanthropy, impact investing, and sustainability.

  1. In Conversation with Alex Amouyel, President and Chief Executive of the Newman’s Own Foundation

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    In Conversation with Alex Amouyel, President and Chief Executive of the Newman’s Own Foundation

    We are thrilled to announce our latest podcast interview with Alex Amouyel, President and Chief Executive of the Newman’s Own Foundation. Alex Amouyel is the President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. She leads the Foundation’s efforts to utilize 100% of the profits from the sale of Newman’s Own products in service of this mission. Prior to this, Alex led MIT Solve as its Founding Executive Director with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. She steered MIT Solve’s growth to support over 268 Solver teams and Indigenous Communities Fellows, catalyzed over $60 million in commitments, and brokered more than 600 transformational partnerships. She also navigated the organization’s response to the global pandemic, launched a Health Security & Pandemics Challenge, and expanded Solve’s work on racial equity in the United States, including launching Solve’s Indigenous Communities Fellowship and the Black & Brown Innovators Program. Prior to these roles, Alex was the Director of Program for the Clinton Global Initiative, and she also worked for Save the Children International and the Boston Consulting Group. Alex is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in philanthropy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. She earned a dual master’s degree in International Affairs from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics, along with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge, UK. Alex is the author of The Answer Is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact. In this podcast, Alex discusses the evolving role of philanthropy for impact, the balance between business and philanthropic giving and shares her personal insights into her career so far. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social good.

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