https://simplecast.com 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. en Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:40:13 +0000 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:40:13 +0000 http://givingpodcast.org https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/3564e525-91a0-4ec6-81a0-5a68b5dcb537/9571766c-c401-4fdf-8754-009fcd9760ca/3000x3000/1538607686-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://givingpodcast.org episodic 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. Alex Godin no https://feeds.simplecast.com/G4h1ZpSp giving, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, success Alex Godin alex@alexgodin.com 0f6f6c92-bcd8-4bf1-8cb2-940e6bbcdffc 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. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:40:13 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/swati-mylavarapu-is-transforming-democratic-politics-T0WzgDbb Swati Mylavarapu is Transforming Democratic Politics Alex Godin 00:26:18 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. 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. no full 13 0c5e687e-d191-4346-ac7f-83717347146f 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. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:41:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/4be92930-4be92930 Felicia Curcuru is re-inventing foster care and adoption Alex Godin 00:19:51 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. 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. no full 12 4afca061-f706-4522-afbc-e570aa3a7711 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. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:37:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/4cd4c827-4cd4c827 Irving Fain is re-inventing salad Alex Godin 00:24:51 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. 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. no full 11 75cfbe00-d3d9-4d7f-bd11-c87edc256908 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. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:01:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/d4990a5a-d4990a5a Nicholas Thorne thinks deeply about non-profit entrepreneurship Alex Godin 00:26:04 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. 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. no full 10 409cc0a4-5cfb-4445-a7f9-5b1f37a32292 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. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:44:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/46fb4940-46fb4940 Stephanie Dodson practices a new kind of philanthropy Alex Godin 00:24:26 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. 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. no full 9 cc15f806-06b7-4978-a8ef-58979c6396ec 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. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:31:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/09e88668-09e88668 Wiley Cerilli Is a Different Type of Camp Counselor Alex Godin 00:27:00 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. 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. no full 8 87fd5b1d-467b-4d7e-90c3-d34143b9ec95 Ashley is a venture partner at Omidyar Network where she focuses on organizations transforming early childhood education. Ashley and the Omidyar Network have a unique venture capital model. They focus on impact over profit and invest in both for-profits and non-profits. In this episode we dig into the dual-bank account model, Ashley's personal journey to venture capital and the importance of early childhood education. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 13:28:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/8b7d5d56-8b7d5d56 Ashley Beckner is Transforming Early Childhood Education Alex Godin 00:30:32 Ashley is a venture partner at Omidyar Network where she focuses on organizations transforming early childhood education. Ashley and the Omidyar Network have a unique venture capital model. They focus on impact over profit and invest in both for-profits and non-profits. In this episode we dig into the dual-bank account model, Ashley's personal journey to venture capital and the importance of early childhood education. Ashley is a venture partner at Omidyar Network where she focuses on organizations transforming early childhood education. Ashley and the Omidyar Network have a unique venture capital model. They focus on impact over profit and invest in both for-profits and non-profits. In this episode we dig into the dual-bank account model, Ashley's personal journey to venture capital and the importance of early childhood education. no full 7 4f760ab2-6963-4920-94d5-657990d80fe4 Sam Altman is the president of Y Combinator, the incubator behind hits like Dropbox and AirBnb. Under his watch, YC has become an incredible force for good. They've funded dozens of important non-profits, host a groundbreaking universal basic income research lab and run the most important AI research non-profit in the world. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:38:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/52f9b2e2-52f9b2e2 Sam Altman is using technology to make the world better Alex Godin 00:13:56 Sam Altman is the president of Y Combinator, the incubator behind hits like Dropbox and AirBnb. Under his watch, YC has become an incredible force for good. They've funded dozens of important non-profits, host a groundbreaking universal basic income research lab and run the most important AI research non-profit in the world. Sam Altman is the president of Y Combinator, the incubator behind hits like Dropbox and AirBnb. Under his watch, YC has become an incredible force for good. They've funded dozens of important non-profits, host a groundbreaking universal basic income research lab and run the most important AI research non-profit in the world. no full 6 e0b485b3-f4aa-4871-a394-38fad510cd8e Jesse Beyroutey is a donor to the non-profit I founded. In this very personal episode, we explore our relationship and the thinking behind his donation. But, Jesse is more than just a donor, he's an advisor and a mentor. He's one of the smartest people I know. In this episode we explore our relationship, his theses around startups, non-profits and giving back. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:25:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/86e9ef7a-86e9ef7a Jesse Beyroutey is supporting seed stage non-profits Alex Godin 00:26:26 Jesse Beyroutey is a donor to the non-profit I founded. In this very personal episode, we explore our relationship and the thinking behind his donation. But, Jesse is more than just a donor, he's an advisor and a mentor. He's one of the smartest people I know. In this episode we explore our relationship, his theses around startups, non-profits and giving back. Jesse Beyroutey is a donor to the non-profit I founded. In this very personal episode, we explore our relationship and the thinking behind his donation. But, Jesse is more than just a donor, he's an advisor and a mentor. He's one of the smartest people I know. In this episode we explore our relationship, his theses around startups, non-profits and giving back. no full 5 0098f8d8-437f-4458-b153-3b1a2abe245d CAA is the biggest talent agency in the world. They represent everyone from Tom Cruise to Lady Gaga. Our guest this week, Michelle Kydd Lee, has transformed CAA into more than a talent agency. As Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the CAA Foundation, she has created a culture of giving back. In this episode we explore her groundbreaking work with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and movements like Times Up. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:09:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/7a06592c-7a06592c Michelle Kydd Lee is teaching hollywood how to give back Alex Godin 00:25:27 CAA is the biggest talent agency in the world. They represent everyone from Tom Cruise to Lady Gaga. Our guest this week, Michelle Kydd Lee, has transformed CAA into more than a talent agency. As Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the CAA Foundation, she has created a culture of giving back. In this episode we explore her groundbreaking work with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and movements like Times Up. CAA is the biggest talent agency in the world. They represent everyone from Tom Cruise to Lady Gaga. Our guest this week, Michelle Kydd Lee, has transformed CAA into more than a talent agency. As Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the CAA Foundation, she has created a culture of giving back. In this episode we explore her groundbreaking work with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and movements like Times Up. no full 4 30baccb8-2034-4fd4-8eda-818ed3641b5b Henrik Werdelin is the man behind Bark, one of the fastest growing pet brands in the world. In this episode we learn the secret to Bark's growth–being nice to people. We also explore the impact of entrepreneurship and why Danish people are so nice. Wed, 7 Nov 2018 13:04:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/81568809-81568809 Henrik Werdelin is serving dog people Alex Godin 00:26:34 Henrik Werdelin is the man behind Bark, one of the fastest growing pet brands in the world. In this episode we learn the secret to Bark's growth–being nice to people. We also explore the impact of entrepreneurship and why Danish people are so nice. Henrik Werdelin is the man behind Bark, one of the fastest growing pet brands in the world. In this episode we learn the secret to Bark's growth–being nice to people. We also explore the impact of entrepreneurship and why Danish people are so nice. no full 3 5cc44dac-8b1a-4e7c-bfd0-5e3caa891f30 Thomas is the Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and Sustainability at Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest produce distributors in the United States. At Baldor, Thomas is leading the charge for a revolution in produce. He’s behind a monumental effort to eliminate food waste and make the world a better place. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/d6bef90b-d6bef90b Thomas McQuillan is ending food waste Alex Godin 00:27:38 Thomas is the Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and Sustainability at Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest produce distributors in the United States. At Baldor, Thomas is leading the charge for a revolution in produce. He’s behind a monumental effort to eliminate food waste and make the world a better place. Thomas is the Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and Sustainability at Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest produce distributors in the United States. At Baldor, Thomas is leading the charge for a revolution in produce. He’s behind a monumental effort to eliminate food waste and make the world a better place. food, corporate sustainablity, startups, food waste, philanthropy, csr no full 2 c36883fe-1123-44c4-a34c-8513860de2b9 Danny Meyer is the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, a restaurant empire that includes some of New York City's most iconic restaurants (everything from Shake Shack to Michelin starred restaurants). On our first episode, we talk with Danny about how he integrates philanthropy and his community into everything he does. Wed, 3 Oct 2018 18:01:00 +0000 alex@alexgodin.com (Alex Godin) https://giving.simplecast.com/episodes/9620d751-9620d751 Danny Meyer is giving back to his communities Alex Godin 00:23:03 Danny Meyer is the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, a restaurant empire that includes some of New York City's most iconic restaurants (everything from Shake Shack to Michelin starred restaurants). On our first episode, we talk with Danny about how he integrates philanthropy and his community into everything he does. Danny Meyer is the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, a restaurant empire that includes some of New York City's most iconic restaurants (everything from Shake Shack to Michelin starred restaurants). On our first episode, we talk with Danny about how he integrates philanthropy and his community into everything he does. no full 1