Jeff Skoll: My journey into movies that matter

The speaker shares their journey from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, highlighting missed opportunities with TED and the similarities between the two industries. They discuss their motivation for social change, inspired by personal experiences and the desire to close opportunity and hope gaps. The speaker recounts their entrepreneurial path, including the founding of eBay and Participant Productions, a media company focused on social change. They emphasize the importance of investing in social entrepreneurs and the impact of films like 'An Inconvenient Truth'. The talk concludes with a look at future projects and a call to action for making a difference.

How did the speaker describe the relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley?

What does the speaker mean by 'Humanity 2.0'?

What are the two major gaps the speaker identifies in the world today?

What was the speaker's initial reaction to Pierre Omidyar's idea for eBay?

What philosophy of change does the speaker advocate for?

What role does storytelling play in the speaker's vision for social change?

What inspired the speaker to start Participant Productions?

How did the film 'North Country' influence the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act?

What was the impact of the film 'An Inconvenient Truth' on public awareness of global warming?

What future headlines does the speaker envision if we work together to address global issues?