How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges. — Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.
https://www.peoplearetheanswer.com
episode 6: S6E6 (episode #56): Dr. Kortney Ziegler on transactivism, financial assistance software, and more…
In this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney’s growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/25/23
Kortney:
http://kortneyrziegler.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kortney-ziegler-65885845/
Well-Money:
https://well-money.com/
Ideas 42 Ventures:
https://www.ideas42ventures.com/
Other resources:
http://www.stillblackfilm.org/
https://www.transhack.org/
https://www.fastcompany.com/40517779/now-you-can-help-bail-people-out-of-jail-every-time-you-buy-something
https://www.diablomag.com/people-style/people/40-under-40/article_752da883-d569-575d-a6d3-bdb46f615da9.html
Bio:
Meet Kortney Ziegler, PhD, a serial entrepreneur who develops simple tech solutions that increase financial and social prosperity for users. Before WellMoney, Kortney co-founded a crowdfunding platform – Appolition – that raised over $1 million to pay bail for people who couldn’t afford it. It was named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by FastCompany. In following this success and with the support and investment from the ideas42 Ventures Studio, Kortney launched WellMoney to provide communal financial support for those who need it.
“I’m passionate about using simple but proven technologies for social good.“