Jessica Jackley: Poverty, money -- and love

The speaker shares their journey from childhood perceptions of poverty to discovering microfinance through Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Inspired, they founded Kiva, a platform facilitating microloans to entrepreneurs, transforming lives and challenging traditional views of poverty. The speaker emphasizes the importance of community support and introduces Profounder, a crowdfunding platform for small businesses. They conclude by encouraging belief in each other's potential to create positive change.

What impact did the teacher's Sunday school lessons have on their understanding of poverty?

How did the speaker's perception of the poor change over time?

What was the significance of Dr. Muhammad Yunus's speech for the speaker?

Describe the concept of microfinance as explained by Dr. Yunus.

What were some of the positive changes observed in entrepreneurs after receiving microloans?

How did the speaker's experience in East Africa challenge their previous beliefs about poverty?

How does the speaker believe storytelling can change perceptions of poverty?

Explain the difference between donations and loans as discussed in the text.

What role does community play in the success of entrepreneurs according to the speaker?

What is the purpose of the platform Profounder as introduced by the speaker?