Matt Flannery’s work has uplifted over six million families across a hundred countries. That’s because Matt is one of the godfathers of microfinance. His creations, Kiva and Branch, have delivered billions of dollars in small loans to some of the most forgotten and overlooked people in the world. But Matt doesn’t see himself as a philanthropist. In fact, he’s pretty down on the concept of nonprofits altogether. Join us for a deeply honest conversation about Matt’s religious childhood, how ...
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Matt Flannery’s work has uplifted over six million families across a hundred countries. That’s because Matt is one of the godfathers of microfinance. His creations, Kiva and Branch, have delivered billions of dollars in small loans to some of the most forgotten and overlooked people in the world. But Matt doesn’t see himself as a philanthropist. In fact, he’s pretty down on the concept of nonprofits altogether. Join us for a deeply honest conversation about Matt’s religious childhood, how ...
How do you find a mission actually worth spending your life on? Are most startup “mission statements” complete BS? Niles Lichtenstein wants everyone to own a home and he’s dedicating his career to making it possible. Niles lost his dad at 13. His mom rented out rooms to make ends meet. As a result, he grew up with a revolving circus of people living in his home, with his family. Decades later (and after several successful startups) Niles has turned that experience into an incredible company. ...
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Matt Flannery’s work has uplifted over six million families across a hundred countries. That’s because Matt is one of the godfathers of microfinance. His creations, Kiva and Branch, have delivered billions of dollars in small loans to some of the most forgotten and overlooked people in the world. But Matt doesn’t see himself as a philanthropist. In fact, he’s pretty down on the concept of nonprofits altogether. Join us for a deeply honest conversation about Matt’s religious childhood, how ...