podcast - Startups for Good

Jeannie Tarkenton, CEO & Founder of Funding U

Jun 26, 2023 podcast

Jeannie founded Funding U to provide a responsible loan option for academically achieving, low income students who needed last gap funds to complete college, but for whom the only available options were high interest rate credit cards.

David Blake, CEO & Founder of Degreed

May 22, 2023 podcast

David Blake operates at the intersection of the future of work and the future of politics. David Blake has spent his career innovating in formal education and lifelong learning.

Nikhil Pai, Co-Founder of Hearth

May 8, 2023 podcast

Nikhil is the technical cofounder of Hearth. Hearth was founded to give home improvement contractors and businesses the tools to achieve the American Dream.

Ready to Build. How do I know if I'm ready to be a startup founder?

Feb 27, 2023 podcast

Normally on Startups For Good, we interview external guests. Today, we turn the mic back around and focus on Purpose Built and what we're up to. Recently, we did a webinar called “Ready to Build. How do I know if I'm ready to be a startup founder?”

Adam Jackson, Co Founder & CEO, Braintrust

Feb 6, 2023 podcast

Adam Jackson is the co-founder and CEO of Freelance Labs, builders of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network that provides enterprises with the highly skilled technical and design talent they need.