スコール財団の新設100億円ファンド、元グーグル財団ラリー・ブリリアント氏をトップに
“Over the last few years, it has become increasingly apparent that humanity’s failure to address critical issues like climate change and nuclear proliferation aren’t just making these challenges more difficult; they’re putting life on the planet at risk,” said Skoll. “This new organization is designed to make serious headway on these issues by identifying and supporting the most innovative initiatives and solutions out there. I can’t think of anyone better prepared to shape and lead this effort than Larry Brilliant.”
・NewYork Times 4/14記事 ”New Foundation Takes Aim at Urgent Threats”
・スコール財団プレスリリース
ラリー・ブリリアント氏は元々医師で、非常にユニークな経歴を経てWHO(世界保健機構)インドで天然痘、ポリオ等の撲滅に成功を収め、その後ITベンチャーの起業、財団経営などの経験を経てグーグル財団の立ち上げを行った方。

ラリーブリリアント氏関連記事・TEDでのプレゼンテーション動画
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