

Ep499 - Muhammad Yunus | A World of Three Zeros
Nov 15, 2024
Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner and author of 'Banker to the Poor', challenges the flaws of traditional capitalism. He discusses his vision of a new economic system that promotes altruism over profit. Yunus highlights successful microfinance initiatives like Grameen America, empowering undocumented women through loans. He showcases how innovative social businesses in Bangladesh tackle poverty and health issues, and how global companies are embracing sustainable practices. The conversation also addresses the impact of technology on employment and the need for socially responsible solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Microfinance Revolution: Grameen America's Impact
04:11 • 5min
Innovative Solutions to Poverty and Health in Bangladesh
08:51 • 2min
Empowering Communities through Social Business
10:59 • 13min
Innovative Social Businesses Addressing Plastic Waste
23:49 • 3min
Innovating Microfinance for the Underprivileged
26:20 • 16min
Reframing Job Loss and Bias in the Age of Technology
41:50 • 4min
Empowering Social Enterprises
46:02 • 17min