Dr. Rajiv J. Shah - President at The Rockefeller Foundation | Why You Need To Make Big Bets

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➡️ About The Guest

Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, current President of The Rockefeller Foundation, has been at the forefront of global humanitarian initiatives and public service. Under his leadership, the foundation harnesses the power of data, science, and innovation to enhance global well-being. Previously the USAID Administrator during the Obama administration, Dr. Shah pioneered transformative public-private collaborations and strategized solutions for global issues like food scarcity and energy poverty. He's the author of "Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens" slated for October 2023, offering a deep dive into the mechanisms of impactful change.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

03:05 - Philanthropic Insights from Gates Foundation

05:50 - Social Responsibility in the Private Sector

07:58 - Lessons for World-Changing Entrepreneurs

10:32 - Dr. Shah's Book: "Big Bets"

12:01 - Building Trust in Community Solutions

18:27 - Rallying Support for Humanitarian Missions

20:44 - The Requirement to Jump First

23:34 - Sponsor: The Goal Digger Podcast

24:18 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

28:16 - Strategic Investment Decisions

30:41 - Team Building for Impact

32:18 - Innovation Disparities in Global Aid

40:36 - The Urgency of Renewable Energy

49:32 - Dr. Shah's Definition of Success