Published Apr 10, 2019

#63 Can A Startup Solve Homelessness?

Jonathan Kumar presents Samaritan, a startup tackling homelessness with cutting-edge technology and community initiatives, navigating the complex terrain of merging profit with social good while confronting the ethical dilemmas and operational hurdles of gaining investor support and scaling across cities.

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#63 Can A Startup Solve Homelessness?

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Investment Dilemmas

Beacon Holder Insights

Digital Wallets for Change

Samaritan App Insights

Profit for Purpose

Investment Dilemmas

Impactful Connections

Profit and Purpose

Identity Crisis

Ethical Dilemmas in Profit

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Social Impact

Operational Challenges

Investment Concerns

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#63 Can A Startup Solve Homelessness?

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Social ImpactJonathan Kumar pitches Samaritan, a startup aimed at addressing homelessness through innovative technology and community engagement. He faces the challenge of convincing investors that profit and social good can coexist.

Social Impact

Operational ChallengesThe discussion shifts to the practical experiences and challenges faced by beacon holders using Samaritan's technology. Jonathan Kumar provides insights into the scalability issues and the hurdles in expanding Samaritan to multiple cities.

Operational Challenges

Investment ConcernsThe ethical concerns of profiting from homelessness are central to the debate. Investors are divided on the viability and morality of investing in Samaritan, with some believing in its potential impact while others struggle with the concept.

Investment Concerns

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