Products With Purpose
Welcome to Products with Purpose. This is Eli Harrell the purpose of this interview series is to tell the stories of people just like you and me, who are putting everything on the line, going all-in to create real impact. It is my job to tease out the most valuable stories from people who are building products and businesses that are laser-focused on solving meaningful problems on this planet (or beyond).
Products With Purpose
#98 Nisha Anand - Dream.Org: Facilitating Bi-partisan Conversations to Reimagine Mass Incarceration & Guide Climate Dollars
In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Nisha Anand CEO of Dream.Org
Dream.Org is a non-profit organization that works on addressing challenges in the US, such as mass incarceration, climate change, and economic inequality. They have helped pass criminal justice reform, create economic opportunities, and secure funding for green investments.
Nisha Anand is an Indian-American activist, mom of two teenagers, and leader for racial justice. She has extensive organizing experience and leads a diverse group of people who value unconventional relationships.
Some of the highlights from this episode:
- Finding common ground between parties that see things differently
- Using tech to disrupt the criminal justice system
- Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in the green economy
- Learning to understand others' perspectives to create change
Make sure to stay until the end to hear Nisha’s book recommendation and something forward-looking that she’s optimistic about right now!
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