In a culture driven by consumption, Dr. Dan Young reimagines a world where every purchase becomes an act of purpose by transforming personal consumption into collective contribution through the neuroscience of giving.
Dr. Dan Young is a serial entrepreneur and educator dedicated to transforming how people think about wealth, work and giving. As the founder of GiveALatte, an award-winning app that turns everyday spending habits into acts of generosity, Dr. Young helps nonprofits engage a new generation of digital givers while helping individuals move from consumption to contribution. His career bridges academia and social impact, having served as the founding Director of the AltFinance Institute at the Wharton School of Business. Through his ventures as a serial entrepreneur, Dr. Young empowers people to build purpose-driven prosperity and create generational wealth that goes beyond money. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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