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Acumen Founder Jacqueline Novogratz on Measuring Social Impact
55:00 - 58:46 (03:46)
Jacqueline Novogratz, the founder of Acumen, discusses their approach to measuring social impact through a methodology called "lean data," which prioritizes feedback from customers themselves. She also emphasizes the importance of bringing accountability and edge to philanthropy and social investment.
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Acumen, a non-profit venture fund, focuses on investing in entrepreneurs working in healthcare, education, energy, and agriculture where markets have failed.
55:00 - 58:46 (03:46)
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Summary
Acumen, a non-profit venture fund, focuses on investing in entrepreneurs working in healthcare, education, energy, and agriculture where markets have failed. They do this through a combination of head and heart hard skills and measure impact through a new approach they created called lean data.