Interview with Beto Verissimo (Imazon)
Imazon (Amazon Institute of People and the Environment) is a research institute that promotes conservation and sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. Beto Verissimo of Imazon spoke with Alec Saelens on May 9, 2024. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Alec Saelens: Can you introduce yourself, describe the problem you are […]
Interview with Alexandra Quinn (Health Leads)
Health Leads works locally and nationally to move racial health equity progress more effectively – in partnership and with communities taking the lead. The organization addresses complex health equity challenges, from maternal health to housing to food security. Alexandra Quinn of Health Leads spoke with Alec Saelens on April 25, 2024. Click here to read […]
Interview with John Kania (Collective Change Lab)
The Collective Change Lab aims to catalyze a global movement towards more just and equitable systems by providing practical insight and guidance for attaining transformational collective change through research, practice, leadership development, and narrative change. John Kania of Collective Change Lab spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on December 14, 2023. Click here to read the full […]
Interview with Ayan Kishore (Benetech)
Benetech addresses systemic barriers to education equity through deep engagement within individual communities. Benetech’s technology and services break down systemic barriers and empower all learners regardless of ability. Ayan Kishore of Benetech spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on April 10, 2024. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ashley Hopkinson: Can you tell […]
Interview with David Rothschild and ‘Aulani Wilhelm (Nia Tero)
Nia Tero works with Indigenous Peoples around the world to ensure that relevant global, national, and regional policies strongly support Indigenous guardianship, and reflect and align with Indigenous spirituality and culture. David Rothschild and ‘Aulani Wilhelm of Nia Tero spoke with Jessica Kantor on February 6, 2024. Click here to read the full conversation with […]
Interview with Esther Wang (IDinsight)
IDinsight is a mission-driven data analytics and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. They work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and innovative non-profit organizations across sectors in Asia and Africa. Working across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, and financial inclusion. Esther Wang of IDinsight […]
Interview with Sam Parker (FIGURE80)
FIGURE80 is an advisory firm that helps early-stage companies build distinctive strategies and governance structures to attract investors. They work directly with seed to Series C companies and support investors to monitor and strengthen the performance of their portfolio companies. Sam Parker of FIGURE80 spoke with Divya Manocha on February 8, 2024. Click here to […]
Interview with Sonali Khan (Sesame Workshop India)
Sesame Workshop India provides a home based education early foundation in learning, health and socio-emotional skills for children and families. They produce television programming, classroom curricula, and large-scale social impact projects related to childhood literacy and numeracy, WASH and hygiene, nutrition and gender equality. Sonali Khan of Sesame Workshop India spoke with Ambika Samarthya-Howard on […]
Interview with Sarah Jaynes (Heartland Fund)
Heartland Fund addresses the gap in funding for rural areas, particularly BIPOC communities, by connecting rural leaders with funding partners seeking the uncommonly high returns on investment generated by building permanent, powerful civic infrastructure in small cities and rural communities. Sarah Jaynes of Heartland Fund spoke with Erica Edwards on February 16, 2023. Click here […]
Interview with Marlon Evans (Nex Cubed)
Nex Cubed is a venture accelerator that invests in underrepresented founders and under-served communities. Their HBCU Founders Accelerator invests in startups where at least one founder is an HBCU student, alum, or faculty member. Nex Cubed seeks to help train the next generation of Black venture capitalists. Marlon Evans of Nex Cubed spoke with Ashley […]