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Alex Iskold of 2048 Ventures and 1kproject.org to support Ukrainians
Alex Iskold of 2048 Ventures and 1kproject.org to support Ukrainians
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23 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Alex Iskold, co-founder and managing partner at 2048 Ventures and creator of 1kproject.org, joins Anne Dwane and Lucas Bagno on this episode to discuss:- What he is doing with 1kproject.org to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.- How he and a team of volunteers are empowering families in the US to send $1,000 directly to the bank card of a Ukrainian family.- How they use tech to vet applications to make sure the most deserving families receive funds.- What the money that is sent to Ukrainian families is typically used for.- The impact of the war on the startup ecosystem in Ukraine.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup
Released:
Apr 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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