Big Bets

Big Bets:
How Large-Scale Change
Really Happens

A new playbook by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah with stories that show you it is realistic to be optimistic about our capacity to make large-scale change.

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Raj has traveled to dozens of cities throughout the United States to share his story. See upcoming tour dates and relive moments from the road.

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From Ben Affleck to Hillary Clinton to Bill Gates, Big Bets has been read and reviewed by top leaders and activists throughout the world. Read what they have to say about this ground breaking book.

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Throughout our history, The Rockefeller Foundation has made a series of big bets. Fast track your big bet with tools, resources, and a community of likeminded individuals.

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  • About the Author

    Dr. Rajiv J. Shah

    In Big Bets, Dr. Shah shares a dynamic new model for realizing transformative change, inspired by his own work, including that of The Foundation, and some of the biggest humanitarian efforts of the 21st century.

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Published by Simon Element, the book is available in-store and online. It is a must read for recent graduates who want to make big change in the world. The proceeds from Big Bets will go to The Rockefeller Foundation and contribute to its ongoing work to support big bets for humanity.