Cause & Purpose
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About This Podcast
Cause & Purpose is the show about the leaders, innovators, and change-agents dedicating their lives to making the world a better place. In each episode, we'll feature a different leader, social entrepreneur, founder, or executive who has spent their careers pursuing positive social impact - either at nonprofit organizations or social enterprises. Learn more at causeandpurpose.com Enjoy!
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From Tragedy to Transformation: How One Family Built a National School Safety Movement, with John-Michael Keyes
John-Michael Keyes, founder of the I Love You Guys Foundation, joins Mike Spear to share how the devastating loss of his 16-year-old daughter Emily during a 2006 school hostage crisis became the…
Transforming Global Humanitarian Aid & International Development Through Human-Centered Design, with Jocelyn Wyatt
In this powerful episode, Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of Alight, shares her 25-year journey transforming humanitarian aid through human-centered design. From her early days recognizing the disconnect between…
Data-Driven Impact: Andrew Means on Transforming Philanthropy Through Strategic Intelligence
In this thought-provoking episode of Cause & Purpose, data scientist and impact strategist Andrew Means joins Mike Spear to expose critical gaps in how the social sector uses data and evaluation.…
Artificial Intelligence in the Social Impact Sector and the Why Behind Altruous with Jim Carter III
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, host Mike Spear sits down with Jim Carter III, a technologist and philanthropist who has spent over a decade bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology…
Fighting for Education Equality for Native American Scholars, with Native Forward CEO Angelique Albert
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, we sit down with the CEO of Native Forward, Angelique Albert. Angelique shares insights from her life growing up on tribal lands in Montana, talks about some…
Driving Innovative Solutions to Combat Climate Change at a Massive Scale, with Elemental Excelerator COO Avra van der Zee
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, we sit down with the COO of Elemental Excelerator, Avra van der Zee.Avra's dedication to combatting climate change has spanned her entire career. From e-bikes,…
The Heat Initiative: Combatting Online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) with Sarah Gardner
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, we sit down with Sarah Gardner, a trailblazer in the fight against child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through her work with the Heat Initiative. Sarah's…
S3E1 Welcome to Season 3 of Cause & Purpose!
Introduction two Season 3 of Cause & Purpose.
S2E37 Tech Incubator Multiple: Empowering Entrepreneurs in Autism Innovation with Heidi Kershaw
In this episode, we welcome Heidi Kershaw, the CEO of Multiple, a nonprofit organization focused on funding and incubating transformative tech solutions for people with autism. Rather than focusing…
S2E36 Eliminating Medical Debt: Using Patient Advocacy to Drive Policy Change with Jared Walker
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, we hear from Jared Walker, the founder and CEO of Dollar For. Dollar For is a nonprofit organization that helps tackle the issue of medical debt in the United…
S2E35 Comfort Cases: Transforming the Foster Care System with Rob Scheer
In this episode, we are joined by Rob Scheer, founder and CEO of Comfort Cases, an organization that supports kids in the foster care system. Rob, who grew up in foster care himself, shares his…
S2E34 Pathways Out of Poverty: Empowering Rural India with Karya.in
In this episode, the founders of startup Karya.In discuss their mission to create pathways out of poverty for people in low-income communities. Drawing from their personal experiences growing up in…
S2E33 Reshaping Nonprofit Giving: Technology, Collaboration, and Impact with Woodrow Rosenbaum
In this episode, Woodrow Rosenbaum, the Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, discusses the challenges and opportunities in nonprofit giving. He emphasizes the importance of funders understanding the…
Nature, Privilege, and Environmental Conservation with Clara Rowe
In this episode, Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, delves into the intersection of nature and social impact. She shares her personal experiences in sustainable development and conservation, emphasizing the…
S2E31 Unleashing Nonprofit Growth: Strategies and Success During Challenging Times with Matt Scott
In this episode, Matt Scott returns to the podcast for a second time and discusses the importance of having a growth strategy and hiring the right people to execute it in the nonprofit sector. He…
S2E30 From Personal Perspective to Social Impact: Launching Altruous with Eric Barela
In this episode, Mike Spear and Eric Barela discuss the launch of their new project, Altruous, and share pieces of their personal backstories of how they got into this work. They highlight the…
S2E29 Generational Activism: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z with Derrick Feldmann
In this episode Derrick Feldmann discusses the importance of building social movements and engaging individuals in creating meaningful change. He explores the intersection of social issues and…
S2E28 From Marines to Humanitarians: Transforming Disaster Relief with Jake Wood
In this episode, Jake Wood discusses his journey from being a Marine to co-founding Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid. The episode explores the…
S2E27 Building a Resilient Future for All: Infrastructure Predevelopment with Shalini Vajjhala
In the premiere episode of Cause & Purpose Season 2, Mike Spear and Shalini Vajjhala discuss inefficiencies in the philanthropy space and how to make the most of your philanthropic dollars. From…
S2 Welcome to Season 2 of Cause and Purpose!
Welcome back to Season 2 of the show!
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