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Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!   However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.   That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.     I will be the first to tell you perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.   With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.   Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.  This is a short introduction to the English conversation lesson, The Giving Pledge. I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.  You can access the webpage for the lesson, The Giving Pledge, here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonGivingPledge  At ArtisanEnglish.jp, we emphasize enabling students to improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication while receiving 100% error correction and detailed after-lesson written feedback.    https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson  If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/    If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.   Here are some other discussion topics related to giving or money you may find interesting:   1) Pass the Hat  Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonPassTheHat Spotify:  YouTube:   2) Working After Retirement Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonWorkingAfterRetirement Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastWorkingAfterRetirement YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcskFIPfZuA  3) Death & Taxes Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDeathAndTaxes Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastDeathAndTaxes YouTube: https://youtu.be/KeIq4usVJ_c  4) Zombie Apocalypse Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonZombieApocalypse Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/SpotifyLessonZombieApocalypse YouTube: https://youtu.be/0KHnPSLEWLA    As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

It's been announced that Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. In this episode, I'll discuss Buffett's humble beginnings, his approach to investing, and the philosophy that built one of the most successful companies in history. I'll also break down Warren Buffett's wisdom into seven powerful, practical tips that align with my own approach to advising clients. Listen for tips on starting your investment journey early, staying the course during tough markets, and prioritizing temperament over intellect.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Principles of Warren Buffett's investing strategies. [05:55] Buffett co-founded The Giving Pledge, pledging 99% of his wealth, and influencing other billionaires. [07:08] Berkshire Hathaway class A shares have averaged a 19% annual return since 1966, vastly outperforming the S&P 500's 11%. [12:41] Invest early, stay committed through market ups and downs, and be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. [17:03] Warren Buffett advises most people to use index funds due to the difficulty of replicating his results. [18:43] Make investment decisions based on facts, not emotions. Investment Lessons from Warren Buffett Warren Buffett, often called the “Oracle of Omaha,” has long been considered one of the greatest investors of all time. His recent announcement that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades is the perfect time to reflect on what sets Buffett apart, not just as an investor but as an individual. This episode digs into key lessons from Buffett's life and career, exploring practical ways to apply his wisdom to your financial journey. From Humble Beginnings to Monumental Success Warren Buffett's rise didn't begin in a Wall Street boardroom, but in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was born in 1930. From an early age, Buffett showed an affinity for entrepreneurship, selling chewing gum, Coca-Cola, and magazines as a child. His formal education at the University of Nebraska, Wharton Business School, and Columbia University (where he studied under the legendary Benjamin Graham) laid the foundation for his value investing philosophy. Buffett started his first investment partnership in 1956 with $105,100, much of it from family and friends. By the age of 32, he was a millionaire. His acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling textile company at the time, became the launchpad for one of the most successful investment conglomerates in history. The Power of Modesty and Discipline Despite amassing unparalleled wealth, Buffett is renowned for his modest lifestyle. He still lives in the house he purchased in 1958 for $31,000 and drives an older model Cadillac, proving that frugality and comfort often go hand in hand. This modesty is more than a quirk; it's a testament to his belief that wealth should serve a purpose beyond personal extravagance. Buffett's philanthropic efforts are equally legendary. Through The Giving Pledge (co-founded with Bill and Melinda Gates), he's committed to donating more than 99% of his fortune. For Buffett, investing is not just about making money, it's about stewarding resources responsibly and generously. Berkshire Hathaway's Long-Term Outperformance Under Buffett's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has delivered returns averaging 19% annually since 1966, trouncing the S&P 500's historical average of 11%. One share of Berkshire's Class A stock now costs nearly $800,000, a figure that tells the story of sustained outperformance. Buffett has also issued Class B shares at a lower price tag to democratize access for smaller investors, reflecting his desire to make wealth-building accessible. Buffett's Top Investing Lessons 1. Don't Lose Money Buffett's two most famous rules are simple: “Rule number one: don't lose money. Rule number two: don't forget rule number one.” He emphasizes buying quality businesses with durable competitive advantages rather than taking risks on struggling firms with unsustainable dividends. 2. Start Early and Stay the Course In his book The Snowball, Buffett likens investing to rolling a snowball down a long hill: the earlier you start, the bigger the results. Even if you're approaching retirement, encouraging the younger generation to invest early can yield enormous benefits over time. 3. Remaining Committed Through Market Ups and Downs is Equally Vital Buffett urges consistent investing, especially when markets are turbulent. Staying invested and buying during downturns can lead to significant long-term gains. 4. Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy Buffett's contrarian mindset, being “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful”, has served him well during market panics. While it's emotionally taxing to buy during selloffs, history shows that long-term investors are often rewarded. 5. Buy Great Companies at Fair Prices Rather than chasing bargains, focus on acquiring well-run businesses at reasonable valuations. Many of Buffett's best investments, Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express, embody this approach. 6. Focus on Buying and Holding Low-cost Index Funds Buffett believes this is the simplest and most effective long-term investment strategy because it provides broad market exposure while keeping fees to a minimum, both of which are important for building wealth over time. 7. Temperament Is Key According to Buffett, success in investing is more about temperament than IQ. The ability to remain rational and stick to your plan, regardless of market noise, is what separates great investors from the rest. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  The Snowball by Warren Buffett The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham  The Giving Pledge  Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact   Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

BUFFETT! – With the recent retirement announcement from Warren Buffett, Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry, and Brian Regan reflect on the amazing life and the many financial lessons of Warren Buffett. Brian leads the conversation with a brief biographical summary of Buffett's early years and reflections of how Buffett influenced his views on investing. Jeff weighs in with Buffett's dislike of using leverage and specifically credit cards. Chris ends the episode discussing how Buffett plans to distribute his wealth through the “Giving Pledge.” For more information or to reach TEAM AMR, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr  

Warren Buffett, seguramente el inversor más famoso del mundo, anunció el sábado pasado que se retira como presidente de Berkshire Hathaway. Deja en el cargo a Greg Abel, que irá gradualmente haciéndose cargo de la compañía hasta finales de este año. Buffett, que tiene 94 años y es la sexta persona más rica del mundo según Forbes, es uno de los inversores más influyentes de la historia muy conocido por su filosofía de inversión en valor. Nació en Omaha, una pequeña ciudad de Nebraska, y desde niño mostró gran habilidad para las finanzas. A los siete años, inspirado por un libro que acababa de leer, comenzó a vender chicles, revistas y periódicos, y a los 14 compró una granja con sus ahorros. A los 11 realizó su primera compra de acciones siguiendo el ejemplo de su padre, que era corredor de Bolsa y congresista. Aunque no tenía demasiado interés en ir a la universidad, se graduó en la universidad de su Estado natal y luego fue a Columbia, donde se convirtió en discípulo de Benjamin Graham, autor de un libro que le marcaría mucho: “El inversor inteligente”. Este libro y las enseñanzas personales de Graham, padre de la inversión en valor, dieron forma a su manera de pensar e invertir. La inversión en valor consiste en comprar acciones por debajo de su valor priorizando fundamentos empresariales y añadiendo un margen de seguridad, principios que Buffett adoptó con su famosa regla número 1: nunca pierdas dinero. Tras trabajar en la agencia de su padre y en la de Graham, fundó Buffett Partnership en 1956 con 100.000 dólares que le proporcionaron familiares y amigos. Empezó a aplicar la llamada estrategia de “colillas de cigarrillo”, es decir, empresas muy baratas pero que estaban infravaloradas. Consiguió rentabilidades excepcionales y se convirtió en millonario con sólo 32 años. Fue en esa época cuando comenzó a comprar acciones de Berkshire Hathaway, una empresa textil en pleno declive. En 1965 tomó el control, una decisión que luego calificó como su peor error. Pero sobre ese error inicial construyó un acierto. Transformó Berkshire en un inmejorable vehículo de inversión, abandonó la industria textil y se concentró en los seguros. El flotante de las primas de seguros, un capital a muy bajo coste, impulsó el crecimiento de Berkshire en los años siguientes. Influenciado por su socio Charlie Munger, Buffett fue afinando su estrategia. Compró empresas enteras y entró en el accionariado de compañías de primera línea con ventajas competitivas como Coca-Cola, American Express, Apple y la principal empresa ferroviaria del país, la Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Admitió, eso sí, algunos errores y mostró gran humildad reconociendo que había perdido la oportunidad de invertir en tecnológicas como Google o Amazon. Como filántropo, fundó The Giving Pledge en 2010, comprometiéndose a donar el 99% de su fortuna, principalmente a la Fundación de Bill y Melinda Gates. Buffett, famoso por, a pesar de su inmensa fortuna, llevar una vida modesta en Omaha, deja un legado como maestro de la inversión en valor y una serie de principios que inspiran a inversores de todo el mundo. Abel, su sucesor, deberá preservar la cultura de Berkshire, eso sí, mientras viva, Buffett seguirá al pie del cañón. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:44 Buffett, el adiós de un maestro 34:07 Emigración cualificada, inmigración sin cualificar 41:30 Silvia Orriols y Alianza Catalana · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #warrenbuffett #berkshirehathaway Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Today's guest, our 200th guest on the Hoffman Podcast, is Brad Keywell. As you'll soon hear, Brad is expansively curious and always moving toward more aliveness. An entrepreneur, investor, professor, author, artist, philanthropist, and Hoffman graduate, he shares his personal experience of the Process with us. In addition, Brad reflects upon the Hoffman Process through his lens of entrepreneurship and his essentially curious nature. Brad sees life as two forks in the road:  one of curiosity (fully alive) and the other of stagnation (not yet dead). While he says these are extremes, Brad suggests it is important to know which fork we find ourselves on and then consciously consider if we're happy where we are. For Brad, this choice is to live the path of being fully alive. He suggests that the Process is a tool to help us grow in greater aliveness, curiosity, and vulnerability. We can consciously choose to continue to move forward into a life of greater aliveness and expansive curiosity. Join us in celebrating Brad and his journey to and through the Hoffman Process. We are grateful for this conversation with Brad and Drew. We hope you enjoy exploring the nature of change, curiosity, and a life of more aliveness. More about Brad Keywell: Brad is an American entrepreneur, investor, professor, author, artist, and philanthropist. He has founded or co-founded nine technology companies (three of which have gone public on NASDAQ), an early-stage VC firm, a global ideas platform, an immersive museum, and several nonprofit organizations. Brad was named the overall 2019 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year. This is the highest global honor (selected from 44 country winners in the global EY Entrepreneur of the Year program). He was also awarded the 2018 overall EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the United States. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Uptake Technologies. Uptake is an Industrial AI software company that delivers insights that increase productivity and reliability for industrial operators in twenty-one countries. In addition, Uptake, a Technology Pioneer of the World Economic Forum, was Forbes Startup of the Year in 2015. In addition, Uptake is a three-time CNBC Disruptor, a three-time Forbes Cloud 100 member, and was ranked third on the Forbes AI 50 list. Brad signed The Giving Pledge in 2015. By doing so, he committed to giving the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. He is the chairman of Future Founders, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurship education to students in underserved communities throughout Chicagoland. Follow Brad on LinkedIn and X(Twitter). As mentioned in this episode: Bob Hoffman: Bob Hoffman, founder of the Hoffman Process, had an innate and highly gifted ability to listen to deeper truths and wisdom. Read more... University of Michigan Ross Commencement 2022 Speaker: Brad Keywell •   Bo Schembechler, Football Coach, University of Michigan

Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today's episode, Larry sits down with a Good Tidings “OG” Lisa Sobrato Sonsini. This podcast highlights Lisa's involvement right from the start to get the Good Tidings Foundation formed as an official non-profit charity. The best part about their happenstance meet up was that Larry did not know of her family's philanthropic history. The discussion continues where Lisa describes her grandmother Ann who gained renown as the “Mother of Silicon Valley”—one of the most successful developers in what has become the leading technology region in the world. Then Lisa shares how her father took his mother's vision in combining a profitable business that equally gives back to the community. Sobrato Philanthropies mission is to partner with communities to meet immediate needs, address systemic barriers, and pursue social justice to build a more equitable and sustainable world. Her family has now gone on to sign The Giving Pledge, founded by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, where they will give away all of their wealth to charity during their lifetime.

In today's episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute. Mike has been a driving force in medical research, public health, and education for over five decades. Fortune called him “The Man Who Changed Medicine,” and Forbes listed him among “Visionaries Reimagining Our Children's Future.” Mike's financial innovations helped launch industries like cable TV, homebuilding, and cellular technology. Beyond finance, he has led major philanthropic efforts, including the Prostate Cancer Foundation, FasterCures, and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, set to open this year. A signatory of the Giving Pledge, he has committed much of his wealth to driving global impact.In our conversation today, we talk about: • The childhood moments that shaped Mike's curiosity and deep empathy• How Mike mastered mental math through Holocaust survivor, Jakow Trachtenberg's technique• How speech and debate sharpened Mike's ability to communicate big ideas• The impact of the Watts riots on Mike's career path • How market crashes in 1974 and 1987 provided opportunities for significant gains• Mike's take on regulations and why he remains relentlessly optimistic about the free market• A glimpse into Mike's philanthropic work in medicine and education• And much more! If you'd like to apply to be an executive producer, please complete the form here https://shorturl.at/xLQUW—In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:25) Why Mike has been involved in philanthropy from such a young age(09:57) Early experiences that shaped Mike's radical empathy (19:03) How Mike learned mental math by using the Trachtenberg system (20:25) Mike's journey to Berkeley and interest in the space program(28:40) How the Watts riots impacted Mike(33:40) The value of doing research, and what Mike learned about credit(38:10) Mike's first investment bank job (44:50) How Mike was able to fund MCI at a time when AT&T had a monopoly (50:22) How the 1974 stock market crash impacted investment banking (57:50) The culture of outsiders dominating Hollywood—many of them Jewish(1:00:59) The stock market crash of 1987(1:03:58) Why the best investors are social scientists(1:06:15) The cultural shift that brought down big tobacco (1:09:20) Takeaways from Mike's interview with Elon Musk(1:11:00) The JPL Mars Rover landing simulation and how free enterprise drives innovation(1:14:09) Milken Community School, and Mike's emphasis on health and medical research(1:16:22) How views on nutrition and the microbiome have evolved(1:19:48) Mike's advice: prioritize great people and be flexible (1:24:30) Private equity's impact on business and the downside of family businesses(1:28:40) The Miken Center for Advancing the American Dream—Where To Find Mike Milken:• X: https://x.com/MilkenInstitute• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkeninstitute/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkeninstitute/• Website: https://www.mikemilken.com/—Where To Find Big Shot: • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

It's time to set some SMART financial goals! I'm walking through 10 SMART financial goals that will help you build family wealth this year. Second, we're back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we're featuring JJ Buckner from Missouri. He's going to share how he paid off his mortgage in his 30s and how it allowed him more family time and time to grow as a solopreneur. Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are sharing details on Mackenzie Scott's philanthropy mission, the Giving Pledge, and how Calvin likes to give back. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch (free trial): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate) Empower (net worth tracker): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/empower (affiliate) Trust & Will: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/trustandwill (affiliate) Ethos (term life insurance): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ethos (affiliate) JJ Buckner: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJBuckner Good Word Story (CNBC): https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/20/mackenzie-scott-announced-another-2-billion-dollars-in-2024-donations.html MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray's thoughts on the future of the US. Recorded on Feb 3rd, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Ray Dalio is a renowned investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist who founded Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, managing approximately $130 billion in assets as of 2022. While no longer actively managing Bridgewater, Dalio remains influential, serving on the firm's board and mentoring its strategies. In 2024, he launched the Dalio Market Principles Program in Strategic Investing for Family Offices, an educational initiative through Singapore's Wealth Management Institute. He is a thought leader committed to causes like education reform and social inequality through "The Giving Pledge." Dalio continues to influence global markets, economic discourse, and investment education, leaving a profound legacy in finance and beyond. Read a preview of Ray's upcoming book here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-countries-go-broke-introduction-chapter-one-ray-dalio-3wjae/?trackingId=N1iU2nZfSAGBn6rbKjrpQA%3D%3D  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-countries-go-broke-chapter-two-three-ray-dalio-w1gue/?trackingId=7a0JpA8PQ%2BCrVA99sifjGw%3D%3D  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox News

Laura and John Arnold are the founders and co-chairs of Arnold Ventures. Started in 2008, Arnold Ventures is a self-funded philanthropy hyper-focused on pinpointing the root causes of our country's most pressing ills, whether that be disparities in health care and education, or dysfunction in our public finance systems. They advocate for evidence-based policy proposals that yield the kind of transformative change really only possible at the government level. They're also signatories of the Giving Pledge.

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This is episode (9) of our special nine-part series entitled Connect The Dots. Our hosts Julie Flakstad & Dr. Taz Bhatia welcome serial entrepreneur, visionary and dedicated philanthropist Sara Blakely. As the founder of Spanx, a now billion-dollar global brand that revolutionized women's apparel and, more recently, Sneex, the world's first high-heel sneaker, Sara shares her midlife journey as a time of transformation and growth. She highlights the importance of mindset, intuition, and carving out moments for self-connection, all of which have guided her major decisions in life, including selling Spanx. She also gives valuable advice + insight on how to embrace fear and stay connected to one's "why" - especially in midlife.Here are some key themes + takeaways …Midlife as a "Chrysalis":  Rather than seeing midlife as a crisis, Sara sees it as a transformative period of shedding, growth and inner reflection, where ego-driven motivations give way to purpose-driven ones driven more by spirit.The Power of Visualization: Sara shares her approach on visualization where she focuses on creating mental space for her mind to wander, daydream and allowing ideas to surface naturally.Connecting with Intuition: From an early age, Sara explains how she learned to connect with herself, embrace intuition and manifest what she wants. She talks openly about her ongoing process of becoming intentional and clear about key decisions as well as asking the universe for specific signs to guide her.Overcoming Fear: “The only way to overcome your fear, is to do it,” Sara says, explaining that continues to be committed to saying YES to challenging situations that could be embarrassing. Embarrassing situations become funny, vulnerable stories, she explains, and these experiences make us more resilient and allow us to embrace our imperfections.Struggling with Perimenopause: Sara opens up about her own vulnerable experience and confusion dealing with perimenopause including extreme hormone fluctuations, sleep struggles, massive weight fluctuations and severe emotional lows. Philanthropy and Purpose-Driven Work: Passionately dedicated to empowering women, she talks about her personal, and at times playful, approach to philanthropy, including lending out her wedding dress to women during COVID, creating a "wedding dress sisterhood."About Our Guest, Sara BlakelySara Blakely is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Spanx, a brand that revolutionized women's shapewear by turning her personal frustration with traditional hosiery into an innovative solution. Beyond her business, Blakely is committed to empowering women globally through her Sara Blakely Foundation, and became the first female billionaire to join the Giving Pledge, promising to donate at least half her wealth to charity. Today, she continues to inspire as an investor on Shark Tank, a frequent speaker, and a champion for women achieving their dreams, all while aiming to create the world's most comfortable high-heel shoe, Sneex.Connect with Our Hosts and Conversation Partner!Sara BlakelySpanx  Sneex Sara Blakely FoundationSpeakingModern Elder Academy   Instagram: @sarablakely Julie Flakstadhttps://julieflakstad.com/ Instagram @julieflakstadFacebook @thejulieflakstadDr. Taz BhatiaYouTube: @DrTazMDInstagram: @drtazmdWebsite: doctortaz.comOrder The Hormone Shift book HEREPractice - Centre Spring MD: https://centrespringmd.com/ Tune in next Wednesday, 11/20, when we drop our bonus episode to this special (9) part series, called “Stronger Together” with Womaness co-founders, Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs. In this final episode, our hosts, Julie Flakstad and Dr. Taz Bhatia, reflect on the importance of having a playbook for midlife and the power of community + connection as we age. Available on Audio and on YouTube!Thanks so much for tuning in! Before you leave, please make sure to subscribe to the show so you'll receive updates on new episodes. Also, let us know how we're doing by providing a rating and review!This series is presented by WomanessCreated by women for women, Womaness (https://womaness.com/) offers clinically and doctor tested supplements, sexual wellness, and skincare products that help you navigate hot flashes, changing skin, vaginal dryness, sleepless nights, and more—empowering you to live your life fully and age well.Just for you… Womaness is offering all our future podcast listeners 20% off any purchase of $50 or more. Use code: Midlife20 and Shop NowProduction: This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Evy Bjorn and Matthew Jones as Executive Producers, and Nathan Wheatley as Lead Video and Audio Editor. Learn more about them at rainbowcreative.co. 

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox News

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox News

Todd Ault interviews David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, a globally renowned private investment firm. He is also the chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and CEO of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. As a philanthropist, David signed the Giving Pledge in 2010 and has dedicated over $700 million to charitable organizations during his lifetime. Tune in to hear about David's latest book The Highest Calling - Conversations on the American Presidency, where he chronicles the journeys of the presidents who have defined America. Don't miss this exciting interview with David Rubenstein as he shares insights on the types of companies that he is investing in, his successful fundraising methods, and his perspective on artificial intelligence.   “There's no doubt that AI is changing so rapidly that it's hard to know whether something that you invest in today will be relevant in 3 or 4 months.” – David Rubenstein

Rohini Nilekani is the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Co-founder and Director of EkStep, a non-profit education platform. She is also the Founder and Former Chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation she set up in 2001 for sustainable water and sanitation, which funds initiatives across India. From 2004 to 2014, she was Founder-Chairperson and chief funder of Pratham Books, a non-profit children's publisher that reached millions of children during her tenure. She sits on the Board of Trustees of ATREE, an environmental think tank. In the past, she has served on the Audit Advisory Board of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Eminent Persons Advisory Group of the Competition Commission of India. A former journalist, she has written for many leading publications such as Times of India, India Today, Mint, etc. Penguin Books India published her first book, a medical thriller called Stillborn, and her second non-fiction book, “Uncommon Ground”, based on her eponymous TV show. She has written several books for young children, published by Pratham Books, including the famous “Annual Haircut Day”. In 2022, she published an anthology of her writing titled “Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar”, outlining her philosophy of restoring the balance between the state and markets by positioning society as the foundational sector. In 2017, she was inducted as a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has been a member of the Board of Science Gallery Bengaluru, the Advisory Board of the Well Being Project since 2019, and the Dakshin Foundation since 2021. Rohini was voted the Best Grassroots Philanthropist by the Forbes India Leadership Award in 2022.  Rohini Nilekani is a committed philanthropist and has been named ‘the most generous woman in India' for the third consecutive time in 2022 by the Hurun India Philanthropy Report. In 2017, she signed the Giving Pledge with her husband Nandan Nilekani, which commits half their wealth to philanthropic causes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein, the Co-Founder of one of the world's largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead. They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world's greatest leaders.  David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's  largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He's a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rubenstein's memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He's an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America's most important monuments, and he's provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S.  David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead. Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: David Rubenstein: BIO: Bio: David M. Rubenstein BOOKS: How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEO's, Founders and Game Changers, by David Rubenstein The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, by David Rubenstein The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, by David Rubenstein How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, by David Rubenstein

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Canva got its start more than a decade ago as a different form of disruptive tech for creatives. It's a web-based platform that makes design tools cheaper and accessible for individuals, schools, and businesses from tiny to enterprise. Melanie has big goals to grow the company — and try to do good in the process. Links:  Canva tackled digital design — and now the office suite is next | The Verge Canva Inks Deals With Warner Music Group, Merlin | Variety Canva founders join Bill Gates' Giving Pledge to give away most of their fortune | Sydney Morning Herald Canva partnership tackling extreme poverty in Malawi one year on | GiveDirectly Canva's Two-Step Plan: Celebrating 10 years of impact | Canva Adobe's new terms of service aren't the problem — it's the trust | The Verge ‘The general perception is: Adobe is an evil company that will do whatever it takes to F its users.' | The Verge Why Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen thinks AI is the future | The Verge Canva corporate 'Hamilton' cringe rap presentation goes viral | YouTube Transcript:  https://www.theverge.com/e/23955121 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Callie Wright. Our supervising producer is Liam James. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: We've renamed the Giving What We Can Pledge, published by Alana HF on July 1, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Giving What We Can Pledge is now the 10% Pledge! We cover the why (along with our near-term plans and how you can help!) below. TL;DR: The name change will help us grow awareness of the pledge by reducing brand confusion and facilitating partnerships. We see it as an important part of reaching our goal of 10,000 pledgers by the end of 2024. You can help by adding the orange diamond emoji to your social profiles if you've taken the 10% Pledge! (or a small blue diamond emoji if you've taken the Trial Pledge) as described below. Full post: For the better part of a year, Giving What We Can has been thinking more deliberately about how our brand choices could accelerate or hinder progress towards our mission of making giving effectively and significantly a cultural norm. One topic that has consistently surfaced is the name of our primary pledge. While we think the "Giving What We Can Pledge" accurately captures the spirit we want to cultivate and the message we want to portray - that many people can afford to give more significantly - we've also identified some issues. We've noticed people referring to the Giving What We Can Pledge by all sorts of names (the income pledge, the lifetime pledge, the pledge, the giving all we can pledge, and the give what you can pledge, to name just a few) which leads to confusion and reduces "stickiness." On that note, we've noticed people confusing the Giving What We Can Pledge with other similarly named pledges (like the Giving Pledge for billionaires, for example). We've also realised that having our organisation name in the title of the pledge can make it difficult for other organisations to easily promote it. Above: An internal slide from our name-change deliberations We considered several alternate names, had many healthy debates within our team, and surveyed over 30 key stakeholders from across the world and the effective giving ecosystem. The result? We are delighted to announce that the Giving What We Can Pledge is now the 10% Pledge! What will this help us achieve? As we announced at EAG London, we're aiming to reach 10,000 active 10% pledgers in 2024 and we have ambitions to grow to 100,000 and eventually, to 1 million pledgers and beyond. To achieve these ambitious goals, we need a name and a brand that can achieve saturation. We think the 10% Pledge could get us there because: It's short It's easy to say, remember, and understand It can be hosted by partner organisations (more on this below!) It has the potential for "stickiness" and increasing awareness, especially with the addition of the orange diamond symbol! Above: 1. Benefits of renaming to the 10% Pledge 2. Our vision of the diamond logo at work How can you help? If you've taken the 10% Pledge (formerly known as the Giving What We Can Pledge), we'd be grateful if you could add the "small orange diamond" emoji to your name on your social media accounts. (If you've taken the Trial Pledge, you can instead add a small blue diamond emoji.) We're hoping that seeing several 's across social media will cause people to be curious about what this signifies and lead them to learn more. It would be ideal to also add a statement like "10% Pledge #XXXX with @GivingWhatWeCan" or "I've taken The @10percentpledge) to give to effective charities" to your bio so those who do want to learn more can easily find out about it! (Note: You can look up your pledge number on our updated members page) And if you want to help the diamond emoji be even more visible for launch week, consider posting with the phrase "I've taken the #10PercentPledge because..." It would be exciting to see social media light up with these types of posts! More broadly, whether or not you've taken a pled...

 Irwin Jacobs, joins host Grant Oliphant to reflect on his extensive, impactful philanthropic work in the San Diego region and beyond. He shares an inspiring journey of philanthropy deeply intertwined with personal values and community impact. Irwin speaks candidly about the challenges and triumphs of these endeavors, emphasizing the importance of resilience, vision, and community engagement. A lifelong donor and scholarship recipient in his younger years, Irwin's philanthropic philosophy is rooted in thoughtful engagement, giving back, and a commitment to community betterment. He speaks about the Giving Pledge, a commitment he embraced with humility and purpose, reflecting his belief in substantial, impactful giving. Irwin's approach, shared with his late wife Joan, highlights a collaborative and generationally inclusive vision, fostering a family legacy of generosity.The conversation delves into broader societal issues, such as climate change, AI, ideological divides and immigration, showcasing Irwin's forward-thinking and energetic engagement in philanthropy. His ability to navigate and address multifaceted challenges serves as a model for effective and compassionate giving. Listen to Irwin Jacobs' remarkable journey and learn how strategic philanthropy can create lasting, positive change in San Diego County. Credits:This is a production of the Prebys Foundation.Hosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageCo-produced by Crystal Page and Adam GreenfieldEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Assistance by Tess KareskyThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Recorded at the Voice of San Diego Podcast StudioDownload episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPodcast.orgIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe, and review our podcast. Thank you for your support, ideas, and listening. 

Chapter #7   Suicide The word “”committed” is usually used in the context of crimes.  2016 suicide was ranked the 10thcause of death in the US. Pg 116 men die from suicide 4x more then women.  Pain is a natural reaction to death but suffering is what our mind does to us. 118 Death by suicide is not a selfish act or even a choice. It's a sign of a mind that needs help. 114 The path to freedom from the suffering caused by our minds is through finding meaning. Pg 118 There are many paths to meaning, and if you search for them, you will eventually find them. 119 Give the suicide hotline to call or text: #988 or website 988lifeline.org Chapter #8   Complicated Relationships   Be kind, for everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Anonymous However, hoping they will be different than they are only leads to more turmoil. Pg129 People are who they are, and they don't change just because we need them to. If they are important enough to us, we will overlook their insensitivity. If they are not, we may consider letting the relationship go. Pg 130 This is the difference between expectations on a relationship versus standards for a relationship.   We grieve in character, both good and bad. Pg 131 What does the Enneagram have to contribute to grieving?  My job is how I respond to situations and other people. How people choose to play their characters is not for me to evaluate. My one and only job is my own character. Pg 134 Too often when we deal with people in complicated relationships, we focus on their reactions. If I do this for them, will they appreciate it? Will it be reciprocated? I always encourage people to do kind things with no expectations. Expectations are resentments under construction. Pg 134 In the context of complicated relationships in the time of loss there is a lot of hurt.  Hurting people hurt people. As a result there are things that are done and said during a time of bereavement that can cause pain.  This is why Kessler goes into some depth talking about forgiveness because grieving neccessates forgiveness.Seek to make forgiveness a part of the grieving process.  Four Types of Forgiveness:             1.         Indirect forgiveness: you do it all inside yourself.             2.         Direct forgiveness: you do it openly in a straightforward manner with sincerity             3.         Conditional forgiveness: you forgive based on personal judgments made on the person's character or action.              4.         Unconditional forgiveness: you give the person forgiveness whether they ask for it or not with  disregard to their motives and having the personal motive of being free from resentment. This type of forgiveness is contingent on #1. Forgiveness opens our hearts when we are stuck in the prison of resentment. We get to be right, but we never get to be happy. The basic question of meaningful relationships is “Do I want to be right or do I want to have relationship?”  Pg 137  Four Processes to Consider When Forgiving             1.         Picture the person as an infant.             2.         Think of them growing up and someone hurting them.             3.         Acknowledge the relationship with that person for the duration of it and what it has contributed to life.             4.         Remember the process of my own life, where I am and how I got here.  When I recognize I'm human and I make mistakes, I can forgive others for their mistakes. Pg 138 This is a strategy for helping the person that has been hurt to work through the process of forgiveness.  This does not justify the hurt that was caused or mean that the consequences of their action.   One of the biggest spiritual lessons we can learn is to understand that everyone is doing the best they can at any given moment. No one looks in the mirror in the morning and says; “I think I'll be a real jerk today.”  Pg. 139 It will help to remember that forgiveness is seldom for “them”. It is for you. Pg. 139 In  chapter #9 There are five specific ways that people can grow after tragedy:  pg. 158             1.         Their relationships grow stronger.             2.         They discover new purposes in life.             3.         They find inner strength.             4.         Spirituality is deepened.             5.         They renew their appreciation for life.  Chapter #10 Miscarriage and Infant Lose Even our dictionaries often include the word “failure” in the definition of miscarriage. Try to understand that while your partner may grieve differently from you, they still deserve a grief process that is treated with sensitivity and respect. Lean on each other during this difficult time, and give each other grace. How can they say goodbye when they've never had a chance to say hello? They are grieving for what could have been Chapter #11 Illnesses of Our Mind: Mental Illness and Addiction My mind is a bad neighborhood. I try not to go into it alone.  Anne Lamott  171 Addiction should no longer be seen as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. It is a medical problem, an illness that leads to a progressively worsening chronic condition, and one that is particularly hard to fight, because the drugs involved attack the brain of users, the very organ that helps us fight other dangers to our survival. The same can be said for mental illness. We can't tell a person who is mentally ill or addicted to use his/her brain to help himself recover, because the brain is a diseased organ.  Pg 175 The Three C's of Al-Anon pg. 177             1.         We didn't cause it             2.         We cannot control it             3.         We cannot cure it Sometimes the most meaningful realization in the loss of grief is our loss of control. Meaning is everywhere if you look for it. Pg 178 Addiction is about numbness. When you're addicted, that numbness allows you to ignore the danger, to think that you're in control when you're using. And even when you are sober, you may still be numb to the danger and relapse. We understand the relapse is part of recovery. Pg 185  Chapter #12 More Love Than Pain I don't think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that remains. Anne Frank The common belief is that grief is all about pain. Anyone who has been in grief would certainly agree with that. But I believe there is more. There is love. Why do we believe that the pain we feel is about the absence of love? The love didn't die when the person we love died. It didn't disappear. It remains.  The question is: How do we learn to remember that person with more love than pain… There is not getting around the pain. We have to go through it because it is an inevitable result of the separation we are experiencing. It's a brutal, forced separation. Pg 191 The pain you feel is proportionate to the love you had. The deeper you loved the deeper the pain. But you will find that love exists on the other side of the pain. It's actually the face of pain.  My thought - Love doesn't exit because of the pain; no, love exists in, through and beyond the pain. You can't heal what you can't feel. P 192 Get in touch with the feeling, let it speak to you, let it go through you and then be done with it. If you're sad, you need to stay with the sadness and feel it full. If you have a hundred tears to cry don't stop at fifty. The secret to remembering with love begins with accepting the pain, not trying to deny it or ignore it. Pg 192 No matter how deeply spiritual or religious we are, sometimes we want to be left in the humanness of our pain. 193 Whenever you are talking about your loss, do you want the spiritual response, the human response or both?  Pg 193 Those of us who have lost someone dear do need to be in pain. Pg 193 Feeling the pain is a necessary part of remembering the love. The pain is part of the love. We can't love someone and lose them without feeling pain. Not only do we have a need to feel the pain, we also need to have it witnessed by others, not pushed away. Pa 195 Grief may be postponed but it cannot be eradicated. Pg 195 Buffalo run into a storm, thus minimizing how long it will last Pg 196 The avoidance of grief will only prolong the pain of the grief. Better to turn toward it and allow it to run its natural course, knowing that the pain will eventually pass, that one of these days we will find the love on the other side of the pain. Pg. 196  We are made up of love. We are the sum total of love. If I've ever felt one moment of real love in my life, that can be with me in my most terrifying moments. Love never dies. In our darkest moments love remains. When everything else is gone, love continues. Pg 197 What we appreciate, appreciates.  198 The Three Steps To Taking In The Good  (Rick Hanson) 199               1.         Identify a positive experience or memory             2.         Enrich it. Savor it. Intensify it.             3.         Absorb the experience. Sink into it and let it sink into you.  Pain is never the whole story. We may get lost in it for a while, but there's always something more. Pg 200 Love Bursts – a surge of love that comes from a memory of a person.  When we move through pain and we release it, we fear there will be nothing, but the truth is, when the pain is gone we are connected only in love. Kessler says, “Though much of my work is about giving people permission to grieve fully after a loss, I also want to give them permission to keep loving. 202 Love doesn't stop with death. A body dies but love doesn't.  page 202  Love doesn't exit because of the pain; no, love exists in, through and beyond the pain. You can't heal what you can't feel. P 192 Feel the pain, experience the love. I find that when I reflect on the people I have lost that if I concentrate for just a bit I can still feel their love Look for small seeds of love in pain. Just like a delicate plant, we have to pay attention to it and nourish it. If we do, the love will flower once again in our hearts. Pg 202 Chapter #13 Legacy In 2010 Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet created a Giving Pledge, a campaign to encourage billionaires to commit to donating half or more of their wealth to philanthropic causes during their lifetime. Pg 205  Each of us affects many people throughout our lives. The movie It's a Wonderful Life does a brilliant job of helping us realize how many people we affect in our lives without realizing it. Pg 206 Write down their memories in a memory book to share with friends and family. They can continue to observe traditions and visit places that were meaningful to that person. Pg 209 Missing them is part of the remembering them, and how you remember your loved one is part of their legacy.  Pg209 Visiting a place that was special to our loved ones helps us remember and connects us to their legacies.  Pg 210 Ensuring that the good qualities of your loved one will live on in your own life is perhaps the most meaningful of all legacies. Pg 211 We grieve as a tribe and we're always modeling for that tribe. Pg 212 Ultimately our loved ones belongings can become a trap when se find ourselves unable to part with them… What I have learned from my work is that as we decrease the outer evidence that our loved ones lived, we must increase the evidence inside of us.  Pg215 I help people understand that they themselves are the biggest piece of evidence of their loved one's lives.  As you think about how to do something meaningful with the things that are in your possession, I encourage you to photograph those things you care about before letting them go. I've found that you can get the same emotional reaction from a photo as you do from the item itself.   Pg217 You are also beginning to process the reconstruction of your own life. Nothing will return you to the way you were before you lost your loved one. But everything you do to help his legacy flourish and grow will help you grow, too.  Chapter #14 Grieving to Believing: The Afterlife Just as birth is about a change in the mother's connection to the infant who was once inside of her, so is death a change in our relationship to the person who is no longer here but still lives within us. Death does not end a relationship, it changes it.  Pg220  Expand on this below. In a mother's womb were two babies. The first baby asked the other: “Do you believe in the life after this world?” The second baby replied, “Why of course. There has to be something after this world.” “Nonsense,” said the first. “There is no life after this world. What would that life be? The umbilical cord supplies nutrition. Life after this would be impossible. The umbilical cord is too short. There can't be a world after this one.” The second baby held his ground. “I think there is something, and maybe it's different than it is here. Maybe we'll see each other there.” The first baby replied, “If there is another world, no one has ever come back from there. Leaving here is the end of life and after delivery, there will be nowhere to go and nothing but darkness.” Well, I don't know,” said the twin. “But certainly we'll see Mother and she will take care of us.” “Mother?”  The first baby guffawed. “You believe in a mother? An all-powerful, intelligent being that makes all this happen? Where is she now?” The second baby calmly and patiently tried to explain. “She is all around us. It is in her that we live. Without her, there would not be a world.” “Ha. I don't see her, so it's only logical that she doesn't exist.”  To which the other replied, “Sometimes when you're in silence you can hear her, you can perceive her. I believe there is a reality after this world.” Writing a good-bye letter may be a terrible idea because the relationship has not ended. Writing a transformation letter may be effective Pg 220 The Five Stages of Grief were never meant to be an end unto themselves, and completion of them wasn't supposed to signify the ending of the relationship or grief. There is a continuing evolution in the relationship pg. 221 When someone dies the relationship doesn't die with them. You have to learn how to have new relationships with them. You can still keep learning from them in your everyday life. Pg 221 I have seen my wife do this with her grandmother in asking how she would approach a certain situation with the wisdom and candor that her grandmother still provides.  You're not closing the door on a relationship with the person who died. You don't ever bring the grief over a loved one to a close. You're opening the door to a different relationship. Remaining connected to your loved one in grief is not “unhealthy grieving.” It's normal. In death, our attachments continue, as does the love. The connections continue to evolve. Pg222 “My mother's and my relationship has improved a great deal in the twenty years since she passed away. I think I've learned to understand her and look at her with more compassion.”  Pg223 There are three phenomena encountered by those dying:  pg. 226             1.         Visions – looking into the world to come.             2.         Getting ready to go on ‘a trip'             3.         Crowded rooms. Three possible options for viewing the afterlife:  Pg 227             1.         They have an awareness of you. They see you grieving.             2.         They are no longer in touch with this world.              3.         They died, and their consciousness became nothing.             One focus – We should grieve fully and then live fully. We were put on this earth for such a short time and we will never get to experience this life again. So why don't we think about how much one more day would mean in our own lives?  Pg 228 In the face of great losses life goes on. The world keeps spinning. The seasons change. Every storm gives way to a clear new day. Despite our losses we continue… Love and life remain within us and the potential for meaning is always there. 228 Either all deaths matter or none of them do. Pg238 The worst kind of loss is your loss Pg 238 Acknowledge the power of grief Pg 239 Broken heart syndrome is a temporary disruption of your heart's normal pumping function, often brought on by a surge of stress hormones triggered by a serious event, such as the death of a loved one… Women are more likely to have broken heart syndrome, but anyone over fifty-five is at a higher risk.  Pg 240 If we shut our ears out of hurt and anger, we will miss it. Pg 244 Martin Seligman 3 P's that can shape our world after loss             1.         Personalization – you blame yourself for it, or feel like the only one who has ever suffered such a tragic loss             2          Pervasiveness – you believe that a negative event will destroy everything in your life             3.         Permanence – you believe that the effects of a loss or a disaster will last forever.  No one likes or wants this new normal  Pg.  245 The phrase “I don't know how you are doing it”. I tell them I am not. I have just decided to be a part of ongoing life. What would best honor the years they didn't get? That could be one way of bringing meaning to our lives without them.  Pg248 People often think there is no way to heal from severe loss. I believe that is not true. You heal when you can remember those who have died with more love than pain, when you find a way to create meaning in your life in a way that will honor theirs. It requires a decision and a desire to do this, but finding meaning is not extraordinary, it is ordinary. It happens all the time all over the world.  Pg 248 There are people who walk this earth in awe of the life around them. They are not people who have had a perfect life. The truth is they are often the ones who have had a lot of tragedy. Pg 248 There are magical moments to be had with our living loved ones now. Our job is to find them and cherish them. Through them, we can still find sweetness in the world. Pg 249 There are challenges to finding meaning. Every moment we are making choices-whether to move toward healing or to stay stuck in pain. Like all the other stages, the sixth stage of grief requires movement. We can't move into the future without leaving the past. We have to say goodbye to the life we had and say yes to the future. Pg 249 Ask yourself, “Who would I be if I changed and grew with this loss? More important, who will you be if you don't? 249 Now that your loved one has died, who are you? Pg 249

Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity.

This is an episode of The TED Interview, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, that we think you'll enjoy. To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top ten richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world. Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes. Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale, and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back.

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode with an internet legend provides an illuminating window into how the past can help inform us about the future.Steve Case is a pioneer and a visionary. He built one of the foundational companies of the internet, AOL, that brought America and the world online. As one of America's best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs, Steve has spent the past 39 years building, investing in, and shaping business policy for many industry-defining companies.His entrepreneurial career began in 1985 when he co-founded America Online. Under Steve's leadership, AOL became the world's largest and most valuable internet company. AOL was the first internet company to go public, and one of the best performing stocks of 1990s, delivering 11,616% return to shareholders. At its peak, nearly half of internet users in the U.S. used AOL.Steve has since built another successful company, Revolution, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm that backs entrepreneurs at every stage of their development. Revolution Growth has invested nearly $1 billion in growth-stage companies including Sweetgreen, Tempus, Tala, DraftKings, and CLEAR. Revolution Ventures has invested in almost 30 companies, including Framebridge and SRS Acquiom. Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund has invested in over 200 startups in 100 US cities, building critical ecosystem development for entrepreneurship across the country.Steve's passion for helping entrepreneurs has extended to the policy world. He was the founding chair of the Startup America Partnership, an effort launched at the White House in 2011 to accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship around the country. He was also the founding co-chair of the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and a member of President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, where he chaired the subcommittee on entrepreneurship. He was also instrumental in passing the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act and the Investing in Opportunities Act. He's also the Chairman of the Case Foundation, which he established with his wife, Jean, in 1997 and together in 2010 they joined The Giving Pledge.Steve is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, “The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future and The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the American Dream,” which has ended up serving as a fantastic blueprint for the next wave of the internet.Steve and I had a fascinating and illuminating conversation, full of lessons learned from building the first wave of the internet that can be applied to building and investing in companies today.We discussed:How Steve and his team built AOL into the world's largest and most valuable internet company at a time when 3% of people were using the internet for 1 hour a day.How revolutions happen in evolutionary ways.The three waves of the internet and why Steve believes that the third wave is much more complex and will require the ability to navigate policy and partnerships.Lessons he learned as a founder to build a successful and diversified investment firm in Revolution.How emerging technology ecosystems can build thriving startup communities, starting with “tentpole companies.”How the things that happen to you shape how you live your life and on “living a life that's full with passion and urgency.”Thanks Steve for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your wisdom, lessons learned, and visionary views of the future. It was an honor and a pleasure to have you on the show.

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosityEach Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from The TED Interview. Back for a new season, Head of TED Chris Anderson interviews amazing thinkers about the ultimate idea worth spreading: infectious generosity.Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top ten richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world.Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes.Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale, and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from The TED Interview. Back for a new season, Head of TED Chris Anderson interviews amazing thinkers about the ultimate idea worth spreading: infectious generosity. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top ten richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world. Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes. Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale, and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back.

This is an episode of the latest season of The TED Interview, focused on Infectious Generosity. To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top ten richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world. Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes. Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale, and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back. If you enjoy this, listen to The TED Interview wherever you're getting this.

This is an episode of the latest season of The TED Interview, focused on Infectious Generosity. To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top ten richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world. Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes. Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale, and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back. If you enjoy this, listen to The TED Interview wherever you're getting this.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with David Rubenstein, the Co-Founder of one of the world's largest and most successful private investment firms, the host of The David Rubenstein Show and other programs on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and the author of How to Lead. They discuss what Rubenstein has learned about leadership from interviewing the world's greatest leaders.  David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's  largest and most successful private investment firms. In addition to hosting The David Rubenstein show and other programs on Bloomberg and PBS, David chairs the boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David is also a Trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, and the World Economic Forum. He's a Director of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rubenstein's memberships and awards are too lengthy to list. He is especially known for his philanthropy. He's an original signer of The Giving Pledge, and a leader in the area of Patriotic Philanthropy, having made transformative gifts for the restoration or repair of many of America's most important monuments, and he's provided long-term loans to the U.S. government of his rare copies of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, the first map of the U.S., and the first book printed in the U.S.  David recently bought the Baltimore Orioles. He is the author of four books and in this episode Dan and David discuss one of these books, namely, How to Lead. Listen to this episode below, or on ANY PODCAST PLATFORM here. BE SURE TO LEAVE US A GREAT REVIEW on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share with friends and colleagues! SHOW NOTES: David Rubenstein: BIO: Bio: David M. Rubenstein BOOKS: How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEO's, Founders and Game Changers, by David Rubenstein The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, by David Rubenstein The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians, by David Rubenstein How to Invest: Masters on the Craft, by David Rubenstein

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top 10 richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportunity around the world. Chris interviews Bill about his philanthropy philosophy and digs into the opportunities and challenges that face one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world. The two also discuss The Giving Pledge, the movement Bill co-founded with Warren Buffet, which encourages wealthy individuals to commit the majority of their wealth to charitable causes within their lifetimes. Chris and Bill examine the importance of solving the world's most pressing problems efficiently, talk about why meaningful change requires scale and compare notes on how to best encourage collective excitement about giving back.

MacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she's making decisions to give away her estimated $40 billion net worth. But researchers at Harvard have analyzed publicly available data to see what trends emerge. Where does she donate? And is any of it applicable to our own giving?Links from today's episode:MacKenzie Scott's Giving Pledge to give the majority of her wealth awayhttps://givingpledge.org/pledger?pledgerId=393 What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee– A New Analysis Offers Clueshttps://www.philanthropy.com/article/what-mackenzie-scott-wants-in-a-grantee-a-new-analysis-offers-clues Harvard Research on MacKenzie Scott's Givinghttps://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/mackenzie-scotts-15-billion-pledge-what-the-data-says-about-her-epic-givingICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 88 Where does Rihanna donate her money? (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Support the show

In this episode: building a giving framework, the giving pledge, compound impact, donor advised funds, and different ways to give. Is it better to give to charity in a lump sum versus incrementally? What are the tax implications of donating? What are the benefits of using donor advised funds? This week we answer these questions and more with the help of Rebecca Herbst and Jack Lewars as we discuss charitable donations and effective giving while on the FI journey. A large part of FI is taking actionable steps to improve your life, but this journey also opens up opportunities to improve the life of others. While navigating donations while on the path to FI can seem tricky because we are so focused on attaining our FI numbers, there are still many ways you can give back and make a difference. Creating the habit of effective giving can help you leave an impact on yourself and the world at large! There are many resources available that can help calculate what you can give while remaining on the FI track, as well as help you see how your donations are making a difference!  Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars: Yield and Spread: yieldandspread.org Rebecca's Coaching Program: Coaching for do-gooders 1 For The World: 1fortheworld.org Jack's LinkedIn: Jack Lewars Timestamps: 1:37 – Introduction 4:24 – The Giving Pledge 11:59 – Building A Framework And Effective Giving 23:20 – Should You Get To FI Before You Give? 33:12 – Compound Impact 39:48 – Feedback From Giving And Fun Funds 51:08 – Different Ways To Give 61:09 – Donating Appreciated Stocks 66:59 – Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Join Your Local ChooseFI Group “The Life You Can Save: How to do your part to end world poverty” by Peter Singer School of Hard Knocks “Practical Ethics” by Peter Singer GiveWell The Life You Can Save “Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life” by Bill Perkins Yield & Spread's DAF Series “Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help You Help Others, Do Work that Matters, and Make Smarter Choices about Giving Back” by William MacAskill Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and FI Resources: Top 10 Recommended Travel Rewards Credit Cards Empower: Free Dashboard to Track Your Finances CIT Bank Platinum Savings Account M1 Finance: Commission-Free Investing, 1-click rebalancing CashFreely: Maximize Your Cash Back Rewards Travel Freely: Track all your rewards cards and points Emergency Binder: For Your Family's Essential Info (code ‘CHOOSEFI' for 20% off) Student Loan Planner: Custom Consult (with $100 Discount)

John Paul DeJoria founder of Paul Mitchell Systems and Patron Spirits is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. DeJoria is also founder of Patron Spirits and Rok Mobile in addition to participating in several humanitarian projects. He signed the Giving Pledge along with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet among other billionaires who have dedicated significant amounts in support of philanthropic efforts.

What if we could harness the power of the internet to make kindness go VIRAL? That's the topic of this conversation with Chris Anderson -- Chris has run TED (of the famous TED talks) for the last twenty years, and recently wrote a book called "Infectious Generosity", which seeks to understand the nature of human kindness, and find ways to make it spread in the digital age. A crucial issue in these divisive times! Expect lots of evolutionary psychology, a dissection of why the media is broken, some deep internet history, and how to improve (and win at!) the attention game. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Infectious Generosity 00:13:09 - How the Internet Has Changed 00:30:50 - Role of News Media 00:37:08 - Evolution of Generosity 00:50:04 - Effective Giving 00:53:28 - Intent vs Consequence 01:01:30 - Religion and Generosity 01:08:59 - The Audacious Project 01:22:41 - Giving What You Can Pledge 01:26:54 - Is Chris Competitive? 01:36:35 - Future of TED Links ♾️ Infectious Generosity by Chris Anderson https://www.infectiousgenerosity.org/ ♾️ Thinking Fast and Slow https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... ♾️ Media Moloch Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRz54... ♾️ The Mystery Experiment - a Study of Generosity https://bigthink.com/the-present/gene... ♾️ Against Empathy by Paul Bloom https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ♾️ Atheism 2.0 by Alain de Botton TED Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6H... ♾️ The Audacious Project https://www.audaciousproject.org/ ♾️ Project Vesta https://www.vesta.earth/ ♾️ Liv's TED talk - The Dark Side of Competition in AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX_vN... ♾️ The Giving Pledge - http://givingwhatwecan.org/winwin Credits ♾️ Hosted by Liv Boeree ♾️ Produced & Edited by Raymond Wei ♾️ Audio Mix by Keir Schmidt The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins.

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox News

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode of Big Shot, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible David Rubenstein! As a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the globe's top private equity firms, David's journey from a Baltimore kid with big dreams to a presidential advisor and business mogul is truly inspiring. Join us, as David reveals how he overcame rejection after President Carter lost his re-election and pivoted into private equity. Learn why he's dedicated to giving back through initiatives like the Giving Pledge, and get ready for some thought-provoking insights, including why hiring geniuses might not be the best idea and tips on avoiding spoiling your kids. In This Episode We Cover:  (03:40) Welcome David Rubenstein  (04:50) Why David and Harley both maintain their bar memberships (05:37) Why education is important to the Jewish people (07:30) David's upbringing in Baltimore (10:00) The difficulties that come with raising children when you're wealthy (11:30)  David's relatively laid-back parents (13:34) The Jewish youth group that fueled David's drive for more (14:15) David's first job out of law school (15:25) How David became an advisor to President Jimmy Carter  (16:42) The years of struggle after Jimmy Carter failed to get re-elected (20:41) How the Carlyle Group got their start (24:36) Carlyle's “bear hug” on Chichi's (27:22) David's growth strategy for Carlyle focusing on diversification and globalization (31:30) David's mom's philanthropy  (34:14) What the Giving Pledge is  (36:43) David's philosophy on philanthropy  (39:33) An explanation of the Magna Carta, its failure, and the anti-semitism of the day (42:22) David's focus on patriotic philanthropy  (46:47) How David became the fundraiser for Carlyle  (47:56) How Carlyle was able to build a lasting company (49:27) Why reasonably intelligent people make better employees than geniuses (50:04) The cultural values that make Jewish people successful and want to give back (54:10) Antisemitism in the US and Europe (54:28) Why David still doesn't think he's made it (55:33) Tips on raising kids and the three ways to influence people as a leader — Referenced:  David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-white-house-1600-sessions/david-rubenstein-on-patriotic-philanthropy Shelley v. Kraemer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelley_v._Kraemer Virtual Jewish World: Baltimore, Maryland: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/baltimore-jewish-history-tour#google_vignette Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP: https://www.paulweiss.com/ Ted Sorensen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Sorensen William Simon: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/hall-of-fame/william-simon/ G. William Miller: https://home.treasury.gov/about/history/prior-secretaries/g-william-miller-1979-1981 Edward J. Mathias: https://www.carlyle.com/corporate-overview/operating-executives-advisors/edward-j-mathias T. Rowe Price: https://www.troweprice.com/ The Mellon family: https://www.forbes.com/profile/mellon/?sh=21c04b3f6c8b Greenmailing: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/greenmail. Mike Milken: https://milkeninstitute.org/staff/mike-milken Frank Carlucci: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Carlucci John Major: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Major Why are there so many Jewish Nobel winners?: https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/why-are-there-so-many-jewish-nobel-winners-ctycke48# — Where to find David Rubenstein X: https://twitter.com/DM_Rubenstein Website: https://davidrubenstein.com/ Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Rates of Criminality Amongst Giving Pledge Signatories, published by Ben West on January 22, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary I investigate the rates of criminal misconduct amongst people who have taken The Giving Pledge (roughly: ~200 [non-EA] billionaires who have pledged to give most of their money to charity). I find that rates are fairly high: 25% of signatories have been accused of financial misconduct, and 10% convicted[1] 4% of signatories have spent at least one day in prison Overall, 41% of signatories have had at least one allegation of substantial misconduct (financial, sexual, or otherwise) I estimate that Giving Pledgers are not less likely, and possibly more likely, to commit financial crimes than YCombinator entrepreneurs. I am unable to find evidence of The Giving Pledge doing anything to limit the risk of criminal behavior amongst its members, though I have heard second-hand that they do some sort of screening. I conclude that the rate of criminal behavior amongst major philanthropists is high, which means that we should not expect altruism to substantially lower the risks compared to that of the general population, and that negative impacts to EA's public perception may occur independently of whether our donors actually commit crimes (e.g. because even noncriminal billionaires have a negative public image). Methodology I copied the list of signatories from their website. Gina Stuessy and I searched the internet for "(name) lawsuit", "(name) crime" and also looked at their Wikipedia page. I categorized any results into "financial", "sexual", and "other", and also marked if they had spent at least one day in jail. Gina and I eventually decided that the data collection process was too time-consuming, and we stopped partway through. The final dataset includes 115 of the 232 signatories.[2][3] Data can be found here. How well do convictions correspond with immoral behavior? It is a well-worn take that our[4] legal system overly protects white-collar criminals: If an employee steals $20 from the cash register, that's a criminal offense that the police will prosecute, but if an employer under-pays their employees by $20 that's a civil offense where the police don't get involved. I found that the punishment of the criminals in my data set correlated extremely poorly with my intuition for how immorally they had behaved. It would be funny if it weren't sad that one of the longest prison sentences in my data set is from Kjell Inge Røkke, a Norwegian businessman who was convicted of having an illegal license for his yacht. One particular way in which white-collar offenses are weird is that they often allow the defendant to settle without admitting wrongdoing.[5] E.g. my guess is that Philip Frost is guilty, but his settlement with the SEC does not require him to admit wrongdoing. I wasn't able to find a single person who admitted guilt in a sexual misconduct case, despite ~7% of the signatories being accused, including in high-profile cases like people involved with Jeffrey Epstein.[6] I was considering trying to add some classification like "Ben thinks this person is guilty" but decided that this would be too time-consuming and subjective. Nonetheless, if you want my subjective opinion, my guess is that most of the people who were accused of financial misconduct are guilty of immoral behavior, under a commonsense morality definition of the term. Less controversially, some of these cases are ongoing, and presumably at least some of them will result in convictions, which makes looking only at the current conviction rate misleading. In any case though, I believe that this data set establishes that the base rate of both criminal and immoral behavior is fairly high among major philanthropists, no matter how you slice the data. Some Representative Case...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Introducing GiveHealth: a giving Pledge for healthcare workers (and a call for volunteers), published by RichArmitage on January 5, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. What GiveHealth is a new EA-inspired effective giving organisation. It is a community of healthcare professionals who have taken a public Pledge to donate at least 1% of their income to the most effective global health charities. Visitors to the website can Learn about effective giving, their relative wealth on the global stage, how healthcare professionals can improve their impact, the activities of GiveWell and the highly effective nature of the charities recommended by GiveWell. Healthcare professionals are invited to take a public Pledge to donate at least 1% of their income to GiveWell's top charities for the rest of their lives. They can use the Pledge Calculator to determine their monthly/annual donations based on their salary and desired donation percentage. Once they have taken the Pledge their name, profession and location will be displayed on the GiveHealth Community Board, and they can learn about the Charities recommended by GiveWell and follow the links to the donation page of their chosen charities. Pledge takers will receive a survey on each anniversary of their Pledge to capture their donation activities over the previous year so GiveHealth can measure the value of donations it is influencing. Anybody can sign up to the GiveHealth monthly newsletter. Healthcare professionals of all disciplines (nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, doctors, etc) and kinds (clinicians, researchers, managers, policy-makers, students, retired professionals, etc) of any level of seniority, from any part of the world, are welcome to sign the GiveHealth Pledge. Why Healthcare professionals are a self-selected group of generally altruistic individuals who both care about improving the health of others and are motivated to do so. There is also a strong sense of community and camaraderie amongst healthcare professionals, while their awareness and understanding of EA and its principles is generally low. Giving What We Can has shown the public Pledge model to be an effective vehicle for generating donations (by fostering commitment, community and culture), which GiveHealth has combined with a lower barrier to entry (at least 1% of income rather than 10%) that we feel is more appropriate for a group less familiar with EA. Pledge takers are still able to sign the Giving What We Can pledge, and their GiveHealth pledge can be included within, rather than in addition to, their GWWC pledge (since both pledges commit the individual to donating to effective charities) - for example, donating 10% of income can satisfy both a 10% GiveHealth Pledge and the 10% GWWC pledge. We hope the existing strong sense of community between healthcare professionals, and the 1% low barrier to entry, can be harnessed to generate Pledge-taking momentum amongst these professionals, while increasing their awareness and understanding of EA. In this manner, GiveHealth could be regarded as the healthcare profession analogue of High Impact Athletes and Raising for Effective Giving, which are EA-inspired communities of effective giving relevant to specific professions (elite athletes and professional poker players, respectively). Where Healthcare professionals from anywhere in the world are welcome and encouraged to take the GiveHealth Pledge. Who The Co-Founders of GiveHealth are three UK-trained doctors - Richard Armitage (GP in UK), Alastair Yeoh (infectious diseases doctor in UK) and George Altman (intern in Australia). How GiveHealth is currently run on an entirely voluntary basis by the three Co-Founders alongside their full-time work as frontline healthcare professionals. No funds were raised from external source...

My guest today is philanthropist, Melanie Lundquist. Melanie is one of California's most significant philanthropists and is a Giving Pledge signatory. Melanie and her husband Richard have pledged more than $400 million over the last decade to support various causes. We talk about how she became a philanthropist and more during this episode. The 5 […]

Elie Horn é um empresário brasileiro, bilionário e filantropo. Sua jornada começou vendendo goma-laca em São Paulo, posteriormente ingressando no ramo imobiliário. Destacou-se ao identificar oportunidades, tornando-se sócio de seu irmão e fundando a Cyrela nos anos 1970. Sob sua liderança, a empresa expandiu-se, passando por um IPO em 2005. Além de seus feitos empresariais, Horn é reconhecido por seu engajamento filantrópico, sendo o primeiro brasileiro a aderir ao Giving Pledge, uma iniciativa de Bill Gates e Warren Buffett que incentiva bilionários a comprometerem-se a doar pelo menos metade de sua fortuna para causas sociais. Atualmente dedica grande parte do seu tempo à filantropia por meio do Movimento Bem Maior, apoiando mais de 70 projetos sociais no Brasil.

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction.One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats.Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

Bill Cummings is the founder and past president and chairman of Cummings Properties, one of the New England region's most prominent private real estate investment firms. Since its founding in 1970, Cummings Properties has amassed a staggering portfolio of over 11 million square feet across 11 cities and towns north of Boston, and has built a reputation as a value-oriented, long-term holder of well-located real estate. While Bill is widely associated with this impressive collection of commercial properties (all owned debt-free), he now focuses most of his time and energy on The Cummings Foundation, the charitable juggernaut he oversees with his wife Joyce. Bill and Joyce made headlines as the first Massachusetts family to sign The Giving Pledge, a campaign started by Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates to encourage billionaires to give away at least half of their fortune to charity. Until then, the Cummings family had been largely flown under the radar, and this news led to many headlines with a “billionaire next door” theme.Our conversation with Bill starts with his upbringing in Medford and he shares with us anecdotes of the early entrepreneurial bug which never left him. We hear about his career start in sales, his successful journey in the fruit juice business, and his first forays into the real estate investment arena.He got his start in commercial real estate with just one small building, which he built next door to Old Medford Foods, and then led Cummings Properties' expansion into an 11 million-square-foot portfolio, now managed by more than 350 team members.In 1986, Bill and his wife, Joyce, established Cummings Foundation, which has grown to be one of the three largest private foundations in New England. The Cummings family today is known widely for their remarkable philanthropy and dedication to improving the communities around them.Among Bill's many honors are Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year for New England from Ernst & Young, Edward H. Linde Public Service Award from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and Real Estate Visionary of the Year from Boston Business Journal. He and Joyce were also inducted into the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Academy of Distinguished Bostonians.In 2020, Bill released the latest edition of his self-written memoir, Starting Small and Making It Big: An Entrepreneur's Journey to Billion-Dollar Philanthropist, which includes thoughtful reflections on the lessons he has learned about business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.Bill's incredible generosity is legendary in the Boston area, and we feel privileged to have him join us for an episode of Good Dirt.Tom Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgreeley/tom.greeley@nmrk.comMike Greeleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgreeley1/michael.greeley@nmrk.com

Harold Hamm is world renowned for his entrepreneurial spirit and successful career in the oil and natural gas industry, but there is SO much more to this story. In this episode we discuss how a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis was a personal game changer, the Giving Pledge, the International Biomedical Research in Diabetes Award, and […]

Jeffrey Epstein had many, many powerful friends and supporters and the vast majority of those people stuck with him even after his conviction. One such man was Reid Hoffman. So, Who is Reid Hoffman? In this episode, we are going to take a look at the man and how he has not only helped to refurbish Epstein's reputation, but how he has also poured 100s of thousands of dollars into American politics in support of the Democrats. Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author known for his influential contributions to the tech industry. Here is a summary of his key attributes and achievements:Co-founder of LinkedIn: Reid Hoffman is best known as one of the co-founders of LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has revolutionized the way people connect and find job opportunities online. LinkedIn has grown into a global platform with millions of users.Accomplished Investor: Hoffman is a prominent venture capitalist and has invested in numerous successful tech companies, including PayPal, Airbnb, and Facebook. He is associated with venture capital firms like Greylock Partners and was instrumental in their investments.Author and Thought Leader: Hoffman has written books and articles that offer insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. His book "The Start-up of You" encourages individuals to think of themselves as entrepreneurs of their own careers.Philanthropy: Hoffman is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors. He has donated to various causes, including education and social impact initiatives. He has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes.Educational Background: Reid Hoffman holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar.Thoughtful Networker: Hoffman is known for his extensive network of influential contacts in the tech industry. He leverages these connections to provide mentorship and support to emerging entrepreneurs and startups.Entrepreneurship Advocate: He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, frequently speaking at conferences and events, and serving on boards and advisory panels for organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship.AI and Ethics: Hoffman has also been involved in discussions around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and has shared insights on the responsible development and use of AI technologies.(commercial at 7:41)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoruce:Billionaire who visited Epstein island pours thousands into coffers of vulnerable Dem Senate races | Fox NewsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

Bryan Johnson is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and visionary thinker - and now, based on his incredibly popular age reversal Blueprint here - is now an icon in the age reversal and longevity communities. His recent foray into incorporating longevity science into his Blueprint includes results such as: 5.1 yrs epigenetic age reversal Slowed pace of aging by equivalent 31 years Now aging slower than the average 10 yr old Ideal muscle & fat (MRI) 50+ optimal clinical outcome biomarkers 100+ markers < chronological age Several fitness tests = 18yr old Body runs 3°F cooler He is perhaps best known for co-founding Braintree, a payments company that was sold to PayPal for $800 million in 2013. After the acquisition, Johnson turned his attention to developing the next generation of transformative technologies. He founded OS Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in companies working on scientific breakthroughs to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Johnson's passion for using technology to enhance the human experience led him to launch Kernel, a company that is building advanced neural interfaces to augment human intelligence. Kernel's mission is to create a new era of human intelligence by building hardware and software systems that can augment, repair, and improve cognitive function. Johnson believes that these technologies have the potential to fundamentally transform the way we live and work, and could ultimately help us solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. In addition to his work with Kernel and OS Fund, Johnson is also a philanthropist and supporter of various social and environmental causes. He has pledged to donate at least half of his wealth to charitable causes, and is a signatory of The Giving Pledge, a commitment by some of the world's wealthiest individuals to give away the majority of their wealth to address society's most pressing problems. In this discussion with Bryan, you'll learn how to use deep science and quantification to push the boundaries of what's possible for you in the realms of lifespan and health span. Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/bryanjohnson Episode Sponsors: HVMN: Visit hvmn.com/BenG and use code BENG20 for 20% off any purchase of Ketone-IQ️. Neurohacker Qualia Senolytic: Take this cutting-edge formula just 2 days a month to help your body eliminate senescent cells, which is KEY to optimal aging and feeling younger. Give your body what it needs to fight senescent cell accumulation with Qualia Senolytic at neurohacker.com, and code SENOBEN  scores you an extra 15% off.  Apollo: Apollo is a safe and non-invasive wearable that actively improves your sleep. Head over to apolloneuro.com/bengreenfield and use code BG15 for 15% off BON CHARGE: Holistic wellness brand with a wide range of products that naturally address the issues of our modern way of life. They can help you sleep better, perform better, recover faster, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and so much more.  Go to boncharge.com/GREENFIELD and use coupon code GREENFIELD to save 15%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Wojcicki is an innovative biologist and the co-founder and CEO of personal genomics company 23andMe.In 2006, Anne saw a need for creating a way to generate more personalized information so that commercial and academic researchers could better understand and develop new drugs and diagnostics. The result was 23andMe, which provides genetic testing for individuals curious about their ancestry and genetic makeup.It was named "Invention of the Year" by Time Magazine in 2008, and in 2013, The Fast Company named Anne “The Most Daring CEO.”We spoke with Anne all about her upbringing and the story of how 23andMe came to be.*The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off and FREE shipping at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply.*This episode is brought to you by “More Than Profit.” If you enjoy The Founder Hour, we think you'll enjoy this podcast too. It celebrates entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders that are living and working with purpose. The host, Bryce Butler, sits down with his guests and shares personal stories about what it's like to succeed…and even fail. But more than that, what motivates them beyond just profit to press forward in their work and as a leader.Check out “More Than Profit” wherever you get your podcasts or at www.morethanprofit.fm.