Transforming Humanitarian Innovation: Bernhard Kowatsch, Director, Global Accelerator & Ventures, World Food Programme
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Show Notes
Join us for an inspiring episode of TBCY as Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Bernhard Kowatsch, the visionary Director of the WFP Global Accelerator & Ventures. Dive deep into Bernhard Kowatsch's fascinating journey from growing up in Austria, earning three master’s degrees, and working at Boston Consulting Group, to becoming a driving force for innovation at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
Discover how Bernhard Kowatsch co-founded the globally acclaimed ShareTheMeal donation app, built the world’s largest humanitarian accelerator, and helped WFP win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about leveraging AI, blockchain, and cutting-edge tech to combat hunger, improve emergency response, and impact millions globally.
Whether you’re passionate about social impact, startups, technology for good, or global humanitarian work, this episode delivers exclusive insights into leading change and driving innovation at a massive scale. Don't miss Bernhard Kowatsch's advice for changemakers and his challenge for imagining a better future!