Jacqueline Novogratz

Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder and CEO of the Acumen Fund, an organization “changing the way the world tackles poverty.” She is a well-respected advocate and humanitarian. Novogratz sits on the advisory board for many renowned groups and was also appointed by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. She is a speaker at the Clinton Global Initiative and was featured in The Daily Beast’s 25 Smartest People of the Decade. Novogratz posts the latest news from developing countries, focusing on overcoming extreme poverty through the means of sustainable energy, education, and innovation.