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.

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