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

Alberto Lidji
Philanthropy
Education
Climate Change
Sustainable Development Goals
Social Impact
Artificial Intelligence
Transcendental Meditation
Sustainability
Social Entrepreneurship
India
Community Engagement
Early Childhood Development
Poverty
Nonprofit Funding
Mental Health
Impact Investing
Early Childhood Education
Homelessness
Non-Profit Sector
Educate Girls

Listen to 350+ 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.

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Dr. Doris Macharia, President of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), joins Alberto Lidji on the Do One Better Podcast for a conversation about the global effort to end pediatric HIV and the challenge of reaching the children and f... more

Nearly 48 million Americans lived in food-insecure households in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and close to a third of the food produced in the United States goes to waste. Last year alone, roughly 15,000 American farms went ... more

Justin Steele spent a decade as a funder at Google.org, giving away hundreds of millions of dollars before leaving at the end of 2024 to co-found Outdoorithm Collective, a nonprofit focused on connecting families with public lands and campgrounds in ... more

Peter Singer co-founded Grand Challenges Canada and served as its CEO before joining its board, where he still sits today.

Over 15 years, the organisation has backed roughly 1,700 innovations across more than 100 countries, deployed over a billion d... more

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 129 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 Kingdom5 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

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Grand Challenges Canada's Peter Singer on Innovation, Integrity, and the SDGs
Q: So you co-founded Grand Challenges Canada and philanthropy has been a throughline for you. When did you decide to pursue this space?
Singer describes shifting through three careers, starting with medicine, then bioethics, and finally launching Grand Challenges Canada after recognizing how mission-driven innovation could address global health challenges; the impetus came from early collaboration with Gates Foundation leaders and the idea of a Canadian program blending government and philanthropy to tackle concrete problems.
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett: Creating the Plants of the Future Through Innovation, Science & Philanthropy
Q: What does precision breeding mean for the future of our food and regulation around it?
Precision breeding speeds up the process of creating healthier, more nutritious crops by using methods that mimic natural selection but in a controlled laboratory setting; it is legally distinct from traditional GM and is now permitted in Britain and Europe, allowing faster development of crops without external gene insertion.
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett: Creating the Plants of the Future Through Innovation, Science & Philanthropy
Q: Tell us a little bit about the John Innes Centre and its significance.
The John Innes Centre is a historic, world-leading plant science institution with deep roots in the UK and a global footprint, hosting researchers, students, and a focus on sustainable crops that can withstand climate pressures, while also serving as a hub for collaboration and open seed sharing.
Patrick Dunne on What Makes Great Boards Work
Q: First of all, welcome. And then tell us a little bit about boards, third edition, what's going on, what's new?
The book has evolved from the 2021 edition to address rapid changes across governance, with new dilemmas and a stronger emphasis on AI, next-gen boards, and dynamic decision-making alongside traditional purpose, people, and process. It also expands on how to make boards more effective through shorter, issue-focused meetings and better use of subcommittees and advisory inputs.
Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation: Accelerating Discovery, Prevention and Cure
Q: What keeps you up at night with excitement about the Foundation's work and its opportunities?
Charmaine highlights rapid advances in AI, data science, genetics, and new therapies like Cure Heart, along with scaling partnerships such as the Accelerator Circle and collaborations with donors and corporate partners to translate research into real-world outcomes for patients, while also addressing health inequalities.

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