Meet Lissie. She’s the Foundation and Fellowship Program Director for the 776 Foundation, an org we truly believe will change the world. It was founded to fund problem-solvers combatting inequity worldwide through brilliant and creative methods. Focused specifically on climate change as a “technological, social, and political issue,” the fellowship’s first round of funding was awarded to 20 individuals under the age of 23. Tune in to hear how young people are empowered with tools, resources and network to combat climate change 💪🌎

💡 Learn

• Overview of the 776 Foundation
• The inspiration behind starting the 776’s Climate Fellows Cohort
• How a two-year cash gift of $100K + network + Cerbro is powering these innovators
• The power of social enterprise solutions

Today’s Guest

Lissie Garvin,  Foundation and Fellowship Program Director, 776 Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Lissie’s story and journey to where she is today (5:40)
• Overview of 776 (11:15)
• Where the idea of the cohort came from (16:35)
• What Lissie has learned about Gen Z (26:40)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Lissie’s life (36:30)
• Lissie’s One Good Thing: Connecting people (39:30)

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