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A Radical Change in How We Fight Poverty | Michael Faye
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Why does innovation so often happen slower in the charity sector than the private sector?
In this enlightening talk, Michael Faye outlines a radical new approach to fighting poverty, debunks common misconceptions about the poor, and implores donors to be ‘smart customers’.
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About Michael:
As the co-founder of GiveDirectly and Segovia Technology, Michael has spent a career fighting misconceptions about poverty. GiveDirectly has been ranked a top international charity by GiveWell, and one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance by FastCompany. Michael is also a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, and was named one of Foreign Policy’s 100 leading Global Thinkers in 2013. Prior to this, Michael received a PhD in economics from Harvard.
About Founders Pledge:
Founders Pledge is a global community of founders and investors who've committed to donate a small percentage of their personal proceeds to social causes post-exit. We host regular events connecting the worlds best entrepreneurs to social thought leaders, exploring the most pressing topics at the intersection of technology and philanthropy.
In this enlightening talk, Michael Faye outlines a radical new approach to fighting poverty, debunks common misconceptions about the poor, and implores donors to be ‘smart customers’.
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About Michael:
As the co-founder of GiveDirectly and Segovia Technology, Michael has spent a career fighting misconceptions about poverty. GiveDirectly has been ranked a top international charity by GiveWell, and one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance by FastCompany. Michael is also a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, and was named one of Foreign Policy’s 100 leading Global Thinkers in 2013. Prior to this, Michael received a PhD in economics from Harvard.
About Founders Pledge:
Founders Pledge is a global community of founders and investors who've committed to donate a small percentage of their personal proceeds to social causes post-exit. We host regular events connecting the worlds best entrepreneurs to social thought leaders, exploring the most pressing topics at the intersection of technology and philanthropy.