Powerful Lessons from Cutting-Edge Innovators (4/29/09)

Mark Dwight, Founder and CEO, Rickshaw Bagworks
Matt Flannery, Co-founder/CEO, Kiva

Triumphing in the face of economic adversity, Dwight and Flannery have emerged as leaders in socially responsible entrepreneurship. Retail manufacturer Dwight was named a turnaround expert by Fast Company magazine. Flannery's web-based Kiva is one of the largest peer-to-peer global lending organizations in the world. Hear how each harnessed the power of innovation to build consumer, investor and employee confidence.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on April 29, 2009.

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