Family Office World Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Pete Kadens Joins Ron Diamond on Family Office World Podcast EP. 001
Nov 18, 2022
Pete Kadens, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, shares his inspiring journey in helping underprivileged students access higher education. He discusses the powerful intersection of business and philanthropy, showcasing how 'philanthropreneurship' can lead to sustainable change. The episode highlights a heartwarming moment when students learn they can attend college for free, illuminating the key role of community support. Kadens also delves into the valuable lessons he gained from the Henry Crown Fellowship, emphasizing the need for empathy and diverse perspectives.
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Life-Changing Encounter With Homeless Man
- Pete Kadens shared a life-changing encounter with a homeless man named Troy McCullough in 2008.
- This meeting led to a successful grassroots campaign that helped Troy rebuild his life for several years.
Business Discipline In Philanthropy
- Nonprofits need the same business discipline as companies to be sustainable and effective.
- Viewing a nonprofit leader as a CEO rather than an executive director shifts mindset to strategic leadership.
Euphoric Moment Announcing Scholarships
- Pete described the euphoric moment announcing free college for 4,000 families in Chicago.
- Families were thankful not just for money but for being seen and believed in as equals.