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

Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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

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Published on Oct 28, 2023, 8:48:38 PM
Total time: 00:53:27

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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

More about Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.