Alex Iskold of 2048 Ventures and 1kproject.org to support Ukrainians




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Summary: Alex Iskold, co-founder and managing partner at 2048 Ventures and creator of 1kproject.org, joins Anne Dwane and Lucas Bagno on this episode to discuss:<br><br>- What he is doing with 1kproject.org to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.<br><br>- How he and a team of volunteers are empowering families in the US to send $1,000 directly to the bank card of a Ukrainian family.<br><br>- How they use tech to vet applications to make sure the most deserving families receive funds.<br><br>- What the money that is sent to Ukrainian families is typically used for.<br><br>- The impact of the war on the startup ecosystem in Ukraine.<br><br>Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. <br><br>Check us out on the web at <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc</a> or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.<br><br>Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc/signup" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc/signup</a>