Rephonic
Artwork for Do One Better

Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship

Alberto Lidji
Philanthropy
Education
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Development Goals
Social Impact
Transcendental Meditation
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
India
Impact Investing
Community Engagement
Early Childhood Development
Poverty
Nonprofit Funding
Mental Health
Early Childhood Education
Social Mobility
Sub-Saharan Africa
Homelessness

Listen to 400+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes401Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Non-ProfitBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Do One Better

Latest Episodes

As a little girl growing up amid poverty in a community much like the ones she now serves, she once asked her mother why some people rode the bus while others rode in cars. Decades later, she is running an organisation built to answer that very quest... more

His teenage son had one question for the family: are we hoarding money that should be helping people right now?

In this episode, Alberto sits down with Martin Dunn, a US-based philanthropist and founder of the Blue Sky Social Justice Fund, about a q... more

Neither of them ever studied at Oxford or Cambridge. Now they each run a college there.

In this milestone 400th episode, Alberto sits down with Professor Beth Breeze, Principal of Harris Manchester College, Oxford, and Girish Menon, President of Luc... more

In 1714, Britain's Parliament passed the Longitude Act, offering a cash prize of up to £20,000, worth well over £2 million today, to anyone who could solve a problem that had defeated Galileo and Isaac Newton: how to measure longitude accurately at s... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Peter Attia Drive
The Peter Attia DrivePeter Attia, MD
Hard Fork
Hard ForkThe New York Times
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Recent Guests

Sazini Mojapelo
CEO of Village Enterprise with experience in government, corporate and nonprofit sectors
Village Enterprise
Episode: How Entrepreneurship Is Lifting Millions Out of Extreme Poverty Across Africa
Martin Dunn
Philanthropist and founder of the Blue Sky Social Justice Fund
Blue Sky Social Justice Fund
Episode: My Teenage Son Called Us Hoarders — He Was Right
Beth Breeze
Principal of Harris Manchester College and philanthropy researcher
Harris Manchester College
Episode: They never went to Oxford or Cambridge — now they run two colleges there. Engines of social mobility at two of the world’s best universities
Girish Menon
President of Lucy Cavendish College and former international development executive
Lucy Cavendish College
Episode: They never went to Oxford or Cambridge — now they run two colleges there. Engines of social mobility at two of the world’s best universities
Tris Dyson
Founder and executive director of Challenge Works
Challenge Works
Episode: Neural implants are already restoring movement, and showing early signs of restoring memory — Tris Dyson on the moonshot prizes behind the breakthrough
Flora Alexander
Executive Director, International Rescue Committee UK
International Rescue Committee UK
Episode: Flora Alexander, Executive Director of the International Rescue Committee UK, on why some conflicts miss the headlines and how donors can be sure their money reaches those in need
Charles Li
Founder and Chairman, Micro Connect
Micro Connect
Episode: Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect, on connecting big finance to the little guy — a special series marking the 10th anniversary of the PBC Forum
Brian San
Secretary General, Institute of Philanthropy in Hong Kong
Institute of Philanthropy
Episode: Brian San, Secretary General of the Institute of Philanthropy in Hong Kong, on Asia's philanthropic ecosystems — a special series marking the 10th anniversary of the PBC Forum
Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand; former Administrator of the UNDP
UNDP; Gavi; former NZ Prime Minister
Episode: Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, on philanthropy, coalitions and the power of sport: a special series marking the 10th anniversary of the PBC 2026 Forum

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Dynamic, Engaging, Uplifting

    Alberto is an excellent host with some truly outstanding guests at the cutting edge of research, entrepreneurship and social development. The conversations transform complex policy and research ideas into accessible and digestible takeaways. Perfect to take on a run or for the commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FMaunder
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Must Listen For Those Who Want to Inspire & Impact

    Refreshingly impactful and inspiring in equal measure. Alberto has powerful conversations with true thought leaders which are skilfully broken down into actionable insights. A must listen for those who want to be ahead of the thought leadership curve and make a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NED25AJZ
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Incredible depth and range

    Fantastic to see how Alberto has led conversations on the most impactful parts of society across the world. Bringing out causes, solutions and insights from organizations driving change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. Varma
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Highlight of my week!

    What an inspiring, uplifting and educational Podcast! For those who are interested in philanthropic subjects from diverse business segments, this is the podcast for you.

    I look forward to my weekly dose. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanette.B.B.
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast.

    Really good podcast, impressive selection of guests. Super useful for those looking to get into the sustainability or international development space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louissch
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the breadth of perspectives across philanthropy and social good.
Guests bring high-impact ideas with actionable takeaways for listeners.
Alberto's interviewing blends accessibility with depth, making complex topics digestible.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Entrepreneurship Is Lifting Millions Out of Extreme Poverty Across Africa
Q: Is it difficult to get engagement from government ministries and local government?
Yes. Village Enterprise dedicates staff to government relations, builds understanding of the model and supports policy and strategy development. Securing buy-in and an MOU can take 12 to 18 months.
How Entrepreneurship Is Lifting Millions Out of Extreme Poverty Across Africa
Q: How do you go from identifying who could benefit from your engagement to actually getting them on board?
Village Enterprise works with government departments and their social protection databases, then recruits local mentors and partners with local authorities to introduce the program and build trust through community mobilization and household visits.
My Teenage Son Called Us Hoarders — He Was Right
Q: What's your take on endowments in perpetuity versus sunsetting foundations and deploying funds now, and is it one size fits all?
Dunn says there is no single approach for everyone, but he now prefers using philanthropic money to address present needs. He argues that future problems can be addressed with future wealth and cites Julius Rosenwald's “give while you live” approach.
My Teenage Son Called Us Hoarders — He Was Right
Q: Was there something that made you think you needed to start deploying funds now, rather than wait for perpetuity or keep things in an endowment?
Dunn says his son's question prompted him to reconsider both personal and philanthropic wealth. His children urged him to use his expertise and put the funds to work now rather than reserve them for future generations.
They never went to Oxford or Cambridge — now they run two colleges there. Engines of social mobility at two of the world’s best universities
Q: Do these differences manifest themselves differently in terms of the support you need to provide for these incoming students?
Breeze describes study-skills, confidence and welfare support for mature students, as well as hardship funds. Menon discusses bursaries and financial help for living costs, including rent and food, especially for students from lower-income backgrounds.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Do One Better

What is Do One Better about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features long-form conversations with leaders in philanthropy, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship, often focusing on how cross-sector collaboration, governance, and innovative funding models drive social impact. Episodes frequently explore governance, measurement, and scaling impact, with guests ranging from foundation leaders to social entrepreneurs and policy advocates. The program tends to highlight practical strategies, ethical considerations, and the role of data, technology, and donor dynamics in advancing SDGs and social good. It's likely to appeal to professionals in philanthropy, social impact, and NPO governance, as well as executives seeking scalable models for mission-driven work.

Where can I find podcast stats for Do One Better?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Do One Better. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Do One Better and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Do One Better get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Do One Better, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Do One Better?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Do One Better, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Do One Better have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Do One Better has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Do One Better?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Do One Better:

1. Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
2. The Peter Attia Drive
3. The Mel Robbins Podcast
4. Hard Fork
5. Freakonomics Radio

How many episodes of Do One Better are there?

Do One Better launched 8 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Do One Better?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Do One Better?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Do One Better from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Do One Better?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Do One Better. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Do One Better?

Recent guests on Do One Better include:

1. Sazini Mojapelo
2. Martin Dunn
3. Beth Breeze
4. Girish Menon
5. Tris Dyson
6. Flora Alexander
7. Charles Li
8. Brian San

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days