“This is the book you need to read at this moment in our world. Jim Bildner offers hard-won, practical advice on tackling the problems most of us assume are unsolvable in our lifetimes. The ingredient that must infuse all this work is hope, he insists, and when you put the book down, you’ll have a lot more of it.”
“As an entrepreneur, CEO, company builder, and investor, I am in awe over what Jim and his team at DRK have achieved. In this book, Jim describes their work and true achievements, and offers a crisp playlist for current and new entrepreneurs in building scalable and successful social impact enterprises.It’s a must read.”
“Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s built on a foundation of belief in the essential humanity in each of us. Jim Bildner's very life journey, and the powerful examples in his uplifting book, reinforces—or restores—our confidence in the future. A great read at a critical time in our nation.”
“Emily Dickinson was right that hope is the thing with feathers, but Jim is right that hope is the thing that we need right now. With this book, and with his unceasing wisdom, he is determined to keep hope alive.”
“We can all be extraordinary if we just believe in ourselves, our ideas, and the possibilities of a better future. Jim Bildner’s
A Matter of Hope offers practical advice as well as inspiration about how each of us can find opportunities that draw on our own passions and experience to do something truly meaningful.”
“A Matter of Hope is one of those singular books you cannot put down. From tears of joy, to goosebumps while you read, Jim shows us how literally anyone can move hope to action. For funders it’s not just a playbook, it’s a must read on what it takes to create change in the world.”
“Jim Bildner is a leader who makes a difference in the world. His new book,
A Matter of Hope is the playbook for social entrepreneurs and funders on how change takes place in communities and the world.”
“Jim Bildner’s
A Matter of Hope is an amazing playbook for entrepreneurs to deeply understand the problem they are trying to solve, articulate their end game, and then identify the best execution strategy, leveraging the ecosystem, resources, and available partners. It is a must read for funders and a very worthy investment of time!”
“The ability to harness hope as an anchor for change as described in
A Matter of Hope by Jim Bildner has transformed my life and I know it will do the same for you.”
“I know firsthand that hope and belief in a better future is the building block for making change happen. Throughout my life, I have seen this belief enable people to overcome fear and resignation and unlock their potential to make a difference. Jim’s book is the playbook to making this happen.”
“This book is the primer on social innovation and entrepreneurship. You will learn all the best skills about the practice from a consummate practitioner.”
