Professor Jeffrey Sachs has been awarded the UCD Ulysses Medal for his global contribution. He is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on economic development, global macroeconomics, and the fight against poverty. His work on ending poverty, overcoming macroeconomic instability, promoting economic growth, fighting hunger and disease, and promoting sustainable environmental practices, has taken him to more than 125 countries with more than 90 percent of the world’s population.

How can we contribute to society through our core competences? How can we have an impact beyond donating money or volunteering? Listen to Dr. Lisa Hehenberger as she talks about her own journey and the potential of venture philanthropy and get inspired to rethink the way you can use your education and expertise to have a greater impact on society. Lisa is a lecturer in Strategy Management at ESADE. She is a renowned expert on venture philanthropy and social impact investment. Lisa is a member of the European Commission's Expert Group on Social Business (GECES) and of the OECD's Social Impact Investment Expert group. Until recently, she was the Research and Policy Director of the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA).