Giving

Stephanie Dodson is a venture philanthropist at Draper Richards Kaplan, perhaps the most important venture philanthropy fund in the United States. She spends her days finding and supporting nascent non-profits. When you talk to the founders Stephanie works with, one thing is clear: she cares a lot. In this episode, Stephanie shares how she practices a more strategic, more supportive version of philanthropy.

Wiley Cerilli is a successful entrepreneur with big wins under his belt. But, he's also a camp counselor. Every year he spends two weeks off the grid volunteering for Experience Camps, a non-profit summer camp for kids who have lost a parent. Wiley's story, and his dedication to giving back, is beyond inspiring.

Thomas is the Vice President of Strategy, Culture, and Sustainability at Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest produce distributors in the United States. At Baldor, Thomas is leading the charge for a revolution in produce. He’s behind a monumental effort to eliminate food waste and make the world a better place.

CAA is the biggest talent agency in the world. They represent everyone from Tom Cruise to Lady Gaga. Our guest this week, Michelle Kydd Lee, has transformed CAA into more than a talent agency. As Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the CAA Foundation, she has created a culture of giving back. In this episode we explore her groundbreaking work with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and movements like Times Up.

Ashley is a venture partner at Omidyar Network where she focuses on organizations transforming early childhood education. Ashley and the Omidyar Network have a unique venture capital model. They focus on impact over profit and invest in both for-profits and non-profits. In this episode we dig into the dual-bank account model, Ashley's personal journey to venture capital and the importance of early childhood education.