Alex Iskold of 2048 Ventures and 1kproject.org to support Ukrainians

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.

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