Jacqueline Novogratz
The October 19, 2011 What’s Next Lecture Series will showcase Jacqueline Novogratz, the founder and CEO of the Acumen Fund, a non-profit global venture capital fund that utilizes innovative entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems involving global poverty.
Jacqueline will discuss her 2009 New York Times bestselling book, The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between the Rich and the Poor in an Interconnected World. The book is Novogratz’s firsthand account of her life’s journey from international banker to socially conscious entrepreneur and founder of Acumen Fund.
The discussion will begin at 7:30 pm at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
What’s Next Lectures is a collaboration between NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, College 8 at UC Santa Cruz, and the City of Santa Cruz.
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