Meet Alice. For her, finding life-saving cancer treatments is personal, not just professional. With a career in biotech that's witnessed industry milestones, she now leads BrightEdge at the American Cancer Society. BrightEdge is a venture capital fund directing philanthropic donations to startups pioneering cancer-fighting solutions. Established in 2019, it's already invested $28.9 million in 18 companies, with the potential to benefit 1.5 million patients and families. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on driving impact and innovation in the fight against cancer. 🎗️
💡Learn
- Overview of BrightEdge
- The innovation behind venture capital models
- Importance of inclusive and sustainable philanthropy
Today’s Guest
Alice Lin Pomponio, Managing Director, BrightEdge
Episode Highlights
- Alice’s story and journey to where she is today (3:00)
- BrightEdge's origins and its impact on the American Cancer Societ (6:50)
- BrightEdge's impact since inception (12:00)
- Venture capital model as a new era in philanthropy (15:00)
- Blended Giving - granting and impact investing (17:35)
- Approaching these conversations with donors (20:00)
- Opportunities for organizations with this model (23:00)
- A powerful story of philanthropy in Alice’s life (30:00)
- Alice’s One Good Thing: How can we keep the patient in the room? (34:00)
- How to connect with BrightEdge (35:25)
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