Charter Cities Podcast

In order to build the cities of the future, there is a need for synergy between a number of elements and institutions and, as philanthropy evolves with the times, an active approach to impacting the necessary changes means an understanding of these sometimes disparate forces. Joining us on the show today to discuss his philanthropic philosophy and plans is the Founder of GitLab, Sid Sijbrandij. Sid is also a supporter of the Charter Cities Institute while occupying an active role in the nutrition, software, crypto, and non-profits spaces. Today, he generously shares his thoughts on what is needed right now in order to push things forward for the next generation of cities. We discuss GitLab’s approach to helping Ukraine and their contingent of employees who live in the country and we touch on what needs attention in the longer term, especially with regards to bridging gaps between separate industries or institutions for shared benefit before Sid shares his thoughts on how AI will influence philanthropy in the coming years and what he hopes to see in the cities of the future. To hear all this and much more from a very special guest, join us on Seeding the Future!

Key Points From This Episode:

•   GitLab's current focus on helping Ukraine and its employees stationed there.

•   The role of new technology in providing aid for Ukraine.

•   Motivations for Sid's philanthropy and how he frames his efforts. 

•   Creative opportunities presented by remote work and new cities.

•   Considering the different avenues through which Sid explores impacting positive change.

•   Sid's thoughts on where new wealth might go and how innovation can lead to impact.

•   Areas that could be improved upon; bringing together wisdom from different spaces.   

•   The things that Sid looks for when assessing a new team or organization to work with.

•   AI and philanthropy in the 21st century; Sid weighs in on where we are headed. 

•   What happens when money transfers between generations and how it impacts philanthropy.

•   Sid's predictions about the geography of wealth and giving.

•   Transparency and opinions in a big company; why Sid stands by this model.

•   Amenities that Sid values in the charter cities of the future.

•   Factors that would have a positive influence on philanthropic involvement in charter cities. 

•   The excitement that Sid holds for longer-term projects. 

•   Important questions in the discussion on the future of philanthropy.

•   Balancing the roles of the state and philanthropic institutions for public goods.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sid Sijbrandij on Twitter

GitLab

GiveWell

John Arnold

Lions

Rotary

Banksy

Caroline Whistler

Third Sector

Charter Cities Institute