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PBS News Hour

'A Matter of Hope' shines light on social entrepreneurs

Season 2026 Episode 229 | 7m 12s

Jim Bildner is the CEO of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, one of the world's largest venture philanthropy organizations. It finds and funds entrepreneurs tackling big issues from health care access to clean water initiatives. In his new book, "A Matter of Hope," Bildner shares stories of impact and how hope fuels that work. He sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss more.

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