Kumar Garg, co-founder and president of Renaissance Philanthropy, joins Laura Messner and Berke Celik to discuss the motivation and vision behind the organization’s launch in May 2024, and the principles that have enabled its rapid scale-up.
In this conversation, they explore:
The founding vision and strategic priorities of Renaissance Philanthropy
Organizational principles that support effective growth
The art of agenda-setting and policy entrepreneurship
Building impactful public-private partnerships
Leveraging innovative funding mechanisms
Identifying high-impact opportunities in overlooked areas — from eliminating lead exposure to addressing potassium deficiency
The importance of R&D and innovation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
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