"There is a decent chance that this works, and then if it works, and that if it can be what the vision and the promise is, then for our mission, which is to pioneer solutions to end global homelessness, it's actually irresponsible for us not to try it.” - Brett Hagler
When age-old problems aren’t being solved by current practices or aren’t keeping up with the rate at which they are growing, new solutions are needed. But new solutions require innovative ideas and a perfect balance between boldness and being calculated to pull them off.
Brett Hagler and his team at New Story think they have struck that balance. Their mission is to end global homelessness. To achieve this, they've conducted a rigorous analysis of what works and what doesn't within this space currently and developed a short list of things to be reimagined through New Story. Among the innovations to come from that approach has been their groundbreaking 100% funding model.
In this episode, we're joined by Brett Hagler, the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, as he shares insights into his "just go do it" mindset, offers advice on embracing "unreasonable" endeavors, and unveils the model that New Story has built to usher innovation into a pressing and rapidly escalating world issue.
Contents
1 - Brett’s “just go do it” origin (1:47)
2 - How New Story started (7:52)
3 - Developing New Story’s key goals (12:53)
4 - The 100% model (15:14)
5 - Listening to feedback from his team (19:01)
CEO
Brett started New Story after his 25th birthday following a life-changing trip to Haiti. He loves Jesus and is passionate about the intersection of innovation and impact. He is a cancer survivor, Y Combinator graduate, Forbes 30 Under 30, and a Top 100 Most Interesting Entrepreneur in the world by Goldman Sachs. He is also a speaker, angel investor, and the Co-Founder of Hometeam Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund. New Story has been named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company four times.
