Jacqueline Novogratz: Patient capitalism

The speaker shares her journey from Wall Street to Africa, where she learned the importance of listening and humility. She founded a microfinance institution and transformed a charity-run bakery into a successful business. Key lessons include the importance of dignity over wealth, the limitations of charity, and the need for market solutions. She established Acumen Fund to support social enterprises, investing in companies like Advanced Bio-Extracts and A to Z Manufacturing, which address public health issues like malaria while creating jobs and fostering economic growth.

What role does the speaker believe markets play in solving poverty?

Explain the concept of 'patient capital' as discussed in the text.

What was the impact of the A to Z manufacturing company on public health?

Reflect on the speaker's grandmother's story and its relevance to the overall message.