From Finance to Philanthropy: Insights from Ali Horriyat | EP001

In this episode, we discuss with Ali Horriyat, the visionary founder of Compassiviste, as he shares his inspiring journey from finance to leading a movement driven by compassion and systemic change. Ali discusses the motivations behind his life-changing decision and the philosophy that shapes his work in addressing global challenges.

Ali talks about the importance of encouraging an activist mindset rooted in love for humanity and the planet, as well as how Compassiviste uses technology to amplify its social impact.

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Summary Notes:
1. Story & Journey – Ali shares his remarkable transition from the finance industry to philanthropy, diving into the life-changing motivations and experiences that led him to found Compassiviste and redefine his vision for social impact.
2. Systemic Change & Global Challenges – Discover Ali’s holistic perspective on addressing poverty, social inequities, and economic challenges. He discusses the need for a systemic approach to create a compassionate and sustainable world.
3. Collective Collaboration Mindset – Learn how Ali believes in the power of partnerships and alliances to tackle global challenges. He explains how Compassiviste brings together communities, and organisations to drive positive change.
4. Activist Mindset & Compassion – Ali discusses his philosophy of compassion-driven activism, where love for humanity and the planet is at the heart of impactful action. Hear how he encourages this mindset within Compassiviste’s mission.
5. Technology & Innovation – In a world where technology can transform social impact, Ali shares how Compassiviste is using innovative tools to bring people together and tackle challenges.
6. Exit Strategy – Ali introduces the idea of an exit strategy in the charity sector, a concept more commonly associated with business. He breaks down how this concept is applied to long-term solutions.

About The Guest:
Compassiviste’s Founder Ali Horriyat left the lucrative, profit-driven world of finance in 2016, donating his wealth of over 100 million dollars, to devote himself to his vision of a society where compassion, empathy, and social impact are at the heart of our actions. In 2020, he launched Compassiviste to spread this vision. Born in Dubai, he attended schools in the UAE, France and Switzerland before pursuing his higher education in Canada. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics, political science, philosophy, business, international relations and conflict resolution, and religion. Ali is the author of 18 books, including collections of essays and poetry, with themes ranging from racism and capitalism to spirituality, love and compassion. He believes that humans must “love always, and always love.”
Website: https://compassiviste.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/

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