Episode Details

Dr. Caroline Biesalski welcomes Andrew Kroes to discuss innovative approaches to poverty solutions and nonprofit management. The conversation explores the application of an investor's mindset to nonprofit work, highlighting both challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit like a business. Andrew shares insights on the joy and impact of giving, emphasizing the importance of product design in creating durable change. The discussion contrasts nonprofit and for-profit feedback mechanisms, offering valuable lessons for listeners. Andrew provides information on how to connect with him and shares his future goals. The episode concludes with a message to the audience, followed by a note on sponsor opportunities.

(0:00) Introduction and welcoming Andrew Kroes
(2:12) Scalable poverty solutions and nonprofit innovation
(4:28) Applying an investor's mindset in nonprofits
(6:58) Challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit like a business
(9:40) The joy and impact of giving
(10:08) Product design and creating durable change
(13:05) Nonprofit vs. for-profit feedback and learning
(16:02) Connecting with Andrew Kroes and future goals
(19:01) Final thoughts and message to the audience
(21:04) Sponsor: Sponsor opportunities

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