Eduardo Carrera
Founder and CEO, Platform for Social Impact (PSI)
This episode will air on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET
The one thing that we need to reestablish in communities is their ability to dream…When you allow people to see themselves as activators of that dream, magic happens.
Summary
In this episode of Leadership Matters, Alan Fleischmann sits down with Eduardo Carrera, Founder & CEO of the Platform for Social Impact, to discuss his remarkable path from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico to building innovative community hubs and impact funds. Eduardo shares how love, mentors and bold ideas shaped his leadership, and why connecting capital with communities is the key to breaking cycles of poverty. Hear about the Oasis Hub, the Fund for the People, and the blueprint Puerto Rico offers for global social innovation.
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Guest Bio
Eduardo Carrera is the CEO and Founder of Platform for Social Impact, where he leads community-focused investment initiatives in Puerto Rico. Previously, he spent over 20 years at Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, serving as Director of Operations, EVP, and eventually CEO. Under his leadership, the organization earned national and international recognition. Prior to joining Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, Eduardo was COO of Emergency Mitigation Corporation, in charge of business development, budgeting and public relations. Eduardo specializes in mobilizing cross-sector funding to drive social and economic transformation.
Episode Transcript
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