Sjir Hoeijmakers
Leader in the effective altruism movement and CEO of Giving What We Can, focused on charity evaluation and encouraging high-impact giving such as the 10% pledge.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 53min
WORKING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE with Julia van Boven & Sjir Hoeijmakers
Join Sjir Hoeijmakers, CEO of Giving What We Can, and Julia van Boven, co-founder of the School for Moral Ambition, as they explore how to make a global impact through effective giving. Sjir shares how a TED Talk ignited his passion for charity evaluation and the powerful 10% pledge. Julia discusses her transition from banking to influence ethics in businesses. They examine the role of community, moral ambition, and how individuals can spark meaningful change, all while balancing personal lives with high-impact work.
Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 11min
Sjir Hoeijmakers on a small commitment that will help millions of animals
Sjir Hoeijmakers, CEO of Giving What We Can, passionately discusses the importance of donating and the 10% pledge, a commitment that can make a huge difference for animals. He shares insights on the impact of pledgers, revealing that 10,000 of them can collectively give $50M a year. Sjir also emphasizes why effective giving matters, how personal networks can amplify pledging, and the role of evaluation in optimizing donations. He encourages listeners to consider taking a trial pledge as a stepping stone to impactful giving.
