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What Next? | How philanthrophy can fuel economic transformation

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In this episode, of the What Next series, we discuss the power of philanthropy in transforming markets, through investing in high risk innovation and early stage ideas that often require new economic thinking. Podcast hosts Investec's Marc Kahn and Cambridge's Lindsay Hooper invite Peter Bennett, founder of the Bennett Foundation and Leslie Johnston, founding CEO of the Laudes Foundation to explore how the power of philanthropy can be applied to large scale projects.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why Philanthropy Matters in a World of Systemic Challenges
11:49 Catalysing Markets, Changing Systems
19:55 Trends, Risks and the Future of Philanthropic Capital
29:18 Leadership for the Long Term: What Works, What’s Next
Chapters
  • 00:00 Why Philanthropy Matters in a World of Systemic Challenges
  • 11:49 Catalysing Markets, Changing Systems
  • 19:55 Trends, Risks and the Future of Philanthropic Capital
  • 29:18 Leadership for the Long Term: What Works, What’s Next
12 Mar English South Africa Business · Investing

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