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21 Oct 2020 Conversations with Tyler Michael Kremer on Economists as Founders
“I think that some of the things that I’ve founded have gone on to have that impact, and that’s very exciting.”
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- Michael Kremer
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- 21 Oct 2020
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- Conversations with Tyler
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…Obviously, you’re famous as an economist, but I’d like to start with a notion of Michael Kremer as founder. In my notes, I have it that you founded at least five nonprofits with the sixth to come. What is it about founding that, for you, is so enjoyable? Oh, I do like doing that. I guess it’s great to feel like you’re having an impact on people’s lives. I think that some of the things that I’ve founded have gone on to have that impact, and that’s very exciting. It’s obviously also an intellectual challenge to think about how to put things together and how to grow a team and get something moving. What comparative advantage of yours is it using? A lot of economists will produce ideas and let other people do all the founding. What is it that you bring to founding that’s special to you?…
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