Changemakers Among Us
Changemakers Among Us uncovers the inspiring stories of people making a difference in extraordinary ways. We'll explore how everyday individuals spark meaningful change—and discover how each of us has the power to make the world a better place.
Changemakers Among Us
Bram Zeigler of C4SI: Capitalists for Shared Income
In this episode of Change Makers Among Us, we sit down with Bram Zeigler, founder of Capitalists for Shared Income (C4SI), a nonprofit with a bold mission: using capitalism to fight poverty. Bram, an investment banker turned social entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey of creating a new model to support the working poor through a unique mix of charitable giving and investment.
C4SI’s innovative approach taps into the power of the stock market, using dividends and capital gains to fund pre-loaded debit cards for those in need. Bram discusses how he turned an idea sparked by political debates and economic theories into a thriving nonprofit that not only helps individuals immediately but builds a sustainable fund to create long-term change.
Listen in as Bram takes us through the challenges of getting started, the perseverance it took to launch a socially-conscious investment fund, and how his initiative is changing lives by providing cash in the hands of the people who need it most.