The Future of Philanthropy and Purpose-Driven Wealth with David Goldberg

David Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, a global non-profit organisation empowering entrepreneurs to do the most good with their charitable giving. To date, they have pledged over $10 billion to charity and donated over $1 billion and have been recognised as one of the most high-impact charities. Operating globally across 40 countries, with more than 2,000 members who have committed to donating a percentage of their personal proceeds upon exiting their businesses to charity. We discuss: The hardship of the entrepreneurial journey.How philanthropy can help the world.How to give and donate effectively.Climate change as one of the great market failures.The benefits of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).Emerging areas of giving.The impact of collaboration. Chapters00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose 00:16 – Meet David Goldberg — Founder of Founders Pledge 02:37 – From Startup to Philanthropy: David’s Early Journey 05:06 – How Founders Pledge Was Born — And What Makes It Work 06:20 – Rethinking Philanthropy: How to Give Strategically 13:14 – Why Traditional Markets Fail — And Philanthropy Can Fill the Gaps 15:08 – Tackling Climate Change Through Effective Giving 17:08 – Philanthropy’s Role in Global Health, Development & Existential Risk 21:34 – Why Entrepreneurial Diversity Matters in Philanthropy 22:27 – How Founders Pledge Keeps Members Engaged and Impact-Focused 22:54 – Expanding the Boundaries of What Philanthropy Can Solve 24:08 – Aligning Philanthropy with Intrinsic Values 26:16 – How to Maximize Impact per Dollar: The Case for “Impact Alpha” 28:41 – Funding Strategy: How Founders Pledge Does Due Diligence 35:11 – Donor-Advised Funds vs. Private Foundations — What You Need to Know 39:50 – What’s Next for Founders Pledge: New Frontiers in Philanthropy 47:30 – Final Reflections on Purpose, Giving, and Long-Term Impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.