Episode #
28
From Marines to Humanitarians: Transforming Disaster Relief with Jake Wood
In this episode, Jake Wood discusses his journey from being a Marine to co-founding Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid. The episode explores the humble beginnings of Team Rubicon after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and how they gained traction through viral donations. The conversation also delves into the role of technology in their success, particularly their partnership with Palantir, a big data intelligence platform. The episode highlights the evolution of culture and leadership within Team Rubicon, as well as the importance of measuring impact and prioritizing vulnerable communities.
“We talk now a lot about addressing some of the systemic inequities in post disaster scenarios and really fighting to equitably apply the work that we do to ensure that people aren't left behind.”
In this episode, Jake Wood discusses his journey from being a Marine to co-founding Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid. The episode explores the humble beginnings of Team Rubicon after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and how they gained traction through viral donations. The conversation also delves into the role of technology in their success, particularly their partnership with Palantir, a big data intelligence platform. The episode highlights the evolution of culture and leadership within Team Rubicon, as well as the importance of measuring impact and prioritizing vulnerable communities.
Topics covered:
(00:06:11) From Student Hunger Drive to Enlisting in the Military
(00:12:30) Team Rubicon's Humble Beginnings
(00:19:22) Formation of Team Rubicon
(00:25:39) The Impact of Technology on Team Rubicon
(00:32:04) Evolution of Culture and Leadership
(00:38:52) Measuring Impact and Prioritizing Vulnerable Communities
(00:45:25) Equity and Transition
(00:50:55) Democratizing Philanthropy
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