Season 242 Episode 8211
S1 E5 - ‘Funding Hope Is One of the Good Things That Came Out Of Covid’
"http://230815.s4g.biz Founder Dorian Dickinson Shares the Insights From a Career of International Development in Conflict Zones That Led to Launching a Crowdfunding Portal AI Episode Summary Dorian Dickinson is the co-founder and managing director of Funding Hope, a crowdfunding site targeting solutions to big problems at the community level. Dickinson believes that crowdfunding can be a part of the solution to these problems by using investment dollars from ordinary people to address economic development challenges in distressed rural communities. He started Funding Hope after his previous business in rural and economic development was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding Hope aims to get money into the hands of the people most in need and support small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators in rural areas. The platform is vetting issuers looking to raise between $500,000 and $5 million and actively helps them target potential investors and drive funding for their projects. Dickinson's career has taken him to conflict zones and developing countries, where he has worked on rural development projects. One of his most memorable experiences was in Kabul, Afghanistan, where a 12-year-old boy expressed hope for a better future due to the work Dickinson was doing. Dickinson believes his superpower is a blend of perseverance, humility, and empathy, which allow him to push through challenges, understand his limitations, and connect with the needs of others. He advises others to step outside themselves, listen, and learn from different perspectives in order to improve their ability to help others. To connect with Funding Hope and Dickinson, visit the Funding Hope website and sign up to receive their newsletter or become an investor. Dickinson can also be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. http://superpowers4good.com"
