Jacqueline Novogratz

About the Author

Jacqueline Novogratz is a pioneering social entrepreneur and author whose work bridges the divide between global wealth disparities and interconnected communities. Founder of Acumen, a venture capital fund dedicated to fighting poverty through innovative investments, she draws from her extensive experience in international development and microfinance to illuminate paths toward equitable progress. In her acclaimed book, The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World, Novogratz shares personal anecdotes from her journeys across Africa and beyond, advocating for patient capital and systemic change. Her writing inspires readers to envision a world where empathy and bold action dismantle barriers of inequality, fostering hope and practical solutions for a more just society.