Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network’s CEO, Mike Kubzanksky, sat down with Cody Switzer for this interview series on January 29, 2020, nine days after the first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States, and one month before President Trump announced travel restrictions. In the midst of this global pandemic, the ideas expressed in these videos are more relevant – and more pressing – than ever. Kubzansky discusses the need for a new economic paradigm to replace “trickle-down economics;” what it means for people to have more power and voice in the workplace; and how to define a “good job.”

Leading the digital identity initiative at Omidyar Network, CV Madhukar discusses the opportunities and concerns surrounding control of personal data, responsible technology practices, digital identity and Good ID.

In order to lessen the racial wealth gap in America, the rules of power and capital need to be recognized.

For decades, working people haven’t seen an increase in pay or job opportunity. With living costs continuing to rise, a need for something more is crucial.

By supporting trust-first businesses and technologies, foundations can help billions of people unlock the value of the digital economy.

Research shows that early childhood education has a positive economic impact, with a 13% return on investment.

Liesel Pritzker Simmons on how her fund, Blue Haven Initiative, uses a mix of impact investments to achieve results.

Andrew Farnum, director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Strategic Investment Fund, on using demand guarantees to encourage pharmaceutical companies to provide affordable access to their products in the developing world.

Impact investing is growing into a sophisticated practice, but for it to realize its potential we have to move past polarized arguments about financial return and social or environmental impact.