Fast Company convened Alex Amouyel of Newman's Own Foundation, Sharon Prince of Grace Farms Foundation, and Les Szabo of Purpose Pledge for a discussion on modernizing corporate giving. Moderated by Morgan Brady, the panel examined how companies can move past conventional charity models to tackle systemic problems more directly. The conversation centered on the idea that effective philanthropy often requires risk-taking and challenging existing institutional structures.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-17
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told the Katie Miller Podcast that he views philanthropy as often a 'net negative on the world,' arguing that charitable foundations tend to get 'captured by ideology.' Despite an estimated net worth of $8.7 billion, Armstrong said he has decided not to pursue large-scale giving, contrasting his stance with figures like Bill Gates.
futurism.com
· 2026-08-31
Dolly Parton, the country music icon and philanthropist, died on August 25 at age 80. Fans and public figures responded with tributes ranging from landmarks illuminated in pink to a special Google search Easter egg celebrating her life and career.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-26
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