GHP #57 - Helping Non-Profits Raise More Money Using Artificial Intelligence with Alexander Jivov!

Episode 57 is with Alexander Jivov, Co-Founder & CEO at Hopeful Inc.!

Hopeful Inc. is the first Social Fund-tech platform that enables nonprofits and charities to monetize their social media followers specifically for fundraising, while giving them visibility on why donors are engaging through a proprietary Storytelling A.I. dashboard.

Alex is a Salesperson, Digital Marketer, Full-Stack Web Developer, Chef, and published author - a true jack of all trades with an interesting career path to say the least!

We talk to Alex about his career journey and how he pivoted through so many different avenues. He describes the process of building a start-up in the non-profit industry, building out a successful founding team, and how to figure out the right career for yourself. Alex also details the importance of mentorship through accelerators and incubators from his experience with the Ryerson DMZ and UC Berkeley SkyDeck.

This was an incredibly informative episode that’s sure to have a bit of everything for everyone, so we hope you enjoy!

Timestamps
1:53 - Alex’s Unorthodox Career Path
4:32 - How to effectively experiment early on in your career
6:16 - Building a Client Acquisition Strategy
8:31 - How to Become a Better Salesperson
10:19 - What is Hopeful Inc & How are they helping non-profits?
16:31 - Challenges Faced by Hopeful Inc.
18:30 - Hopeful Inc.’s Acquisition
24:02 - Defining Success For Your Company & Employees
27:10 - The Future of Hopeful Inc.
29:00 - Advice for Entering the Non-Profit industry
32:04 - Lightning Round