Unleashing Impact Through Investing and Philanthropy | Evan Feinberg

What does it take to shift mindsets and create lasting societal impact?

In this episode, Evan Feinberg from Stand Together shares how the organization is transforming approaches to societal challenges. By prioritizing community-based empowerment and bottom-up solutions, Stand Together helps reshape cultural paradigms surrounding issues like poverty, addiction, and education. Feinberg highlights stories of social entrepreneurs who address problems with innovative and human-centered strategies, drawing on Stand Together's unique mix of philanthropic support and entrepreneurial acumen. This conversation provides deep insight into how effective impact isn’t just about solving problems but changing perceptions and empowering individuals to create enduring change.

[00:01 - 06:12] The Road to Stand Together

• Human flourishing as a guiding principle can drive societal impact
• Stand Together's approach is rooted in community involvement
• The foundation aims to empower people by addressing systemic issues

[06:13 - 12:08] Stand Together’s Mission and Philosophy

• Tackling social problems with a collaborative business leader network
• Emphasis on shifting mindsets over simply addressing symptoms
• Promotes individualized approaches in sectors like education and healthcare

[12:09 - 18:56] Rethinking Approaches to Societal Challenges

• Moving from top-down control to bottom-up empowerment
• Misconceptions about poverty and addiction hinder solutions
• Empowerment through social entrepreneurship can drive change

[18:57 - 24:21] Success Stories and Real-World Impact

• Highlighting the Phoenix, a peer-based addiction recovery movement
• The importance of scaling impactful projects effectively
• Real-life examples showcase Stand Together's influence on societal norms

[24:22 - 31:03] Strategic Philanthropy and Investment

• Blending philanthropy with strategic, targeted investments
• Nonprofits and for-profits can partner effectively for social impact
• The role of creativity in finding sustainable solutions

Connect with Evan!

https://standtogether.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-feinberg-7605993a/

Key Quotes:

"Our goal isn’t just to solve problems; it’s to change paradigms about people and the challenges they face." - Evan Feinberg

"When a business creates value for customers. It is creating value in society." - Evan Feinberg

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