Janti Soeripto

Janti Soeripto, CEO of Save the Children US, shares her extensive expertise in leading a global nonprofit during crises. She discusses navigating overlapping global challenges like pandemics and war while keeping a clear mission focus. The conversation emphasizes the importance of measuring impact, maintaining agility, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Soeripto highlights how optimism and data work hand-in-hand and explores strategies from the private sector that nonprofits can adopt to thrive in uncertainty.

In this discussion, Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children U.S., Fred Koehner, Managing Director at DAF Giving 360, and Caitlin Tulloch, Co-founder of Project Resource Mobilization, delve into the pressing need for innovation in humanitarian finance. They explore strategies like Save the Children's private-first fundraising pivot and emphasize the importance of partnerships for cash assistance. The conversation also highlights the effectiveness of donor-advised funds and the need for evidence-based approaches to maximize philanthropic impact.

Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, shares her insights on empathetic leadership during crises. Janti Soeripto, CEO of Save the Children US, discusses the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, highlighting the need for accessible aid amid conflict. David Kessler addresses America's obesity crisis and the role of pharmaceuticals in weight management. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the effects of socioeconomic struggles on leadership, and the pressing need for effective health interventions.