Gary White
Social entrepreneur and CEO of Water.org with engineering and water-access expertise; pioneer of the water credit approach and leader in mobilizing finance for clean water.
Top 5 podcasts with Gary White
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Feb 24, 2026 • 28min
ReThinking: Matt Damon on solving one of the planet’s biggest problems, in partnership with Gary White
Gary White, social entrepreneur who builds water access systems, and Matt Damon, actor-turned-philanthropist championing global clean water. They discuss their partnership, the water-credit idea that funds safe water via microloans, why water is often overlooked, human stories that bring the issue to life, and strategies for scaling impact and innovation.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 28min
Matt Damon on solving one of the planet’s biggest problems, in partnership with Gary White
Matt Damon, actor and longtime water-access advocate, teams with Gary White, social entrepreneur and Water.org CEO. They trace their partnership and the water-credit microfinance idea. They share human stories from Zambia, debate how to scale impact, and brainstorm bold budgeting and innovation tournaments to reach billions more.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 30min
Sunday Pick: Matt Damon on solving one of the planet’s biggest problems, in partnership with Gary White | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Matt Damon, actor and water-access philanthropist, and Gary White, social entrepreneur and CEO of Water.org, discuss their partnership and inventive use of finance to expand clean water. They talk about repurposing microfinance into water credit, choosing aligned partners, telling field stories to make water relatable, and scaling through innovation tournaments and local leadership.
Mar 22, 2024 • 20min
Why Water.org CEO says the world's water challenges are 'inherently solvable'
On World Water Day, the CEO of Water.org discusses the solvability of water challenges. Topics include the intersection of water challenges and climate change, the role of infrastructure and finance in addressing water needs, and the importance of public-private collaboration in solving water challenges. The podcast highlights the innovative models of organizations like Water.org and WaterEquity in providing capital and resources to address global water challenges
Jul 4, 2022 • 45min
Matt Damon & Gary White ON: Seeing Problems and Taking Action & How to Help Others in Crisis
Gary White, co-founder of Water.org, and actor Matt Damon discuss the global water crisis and its profound effects on education and women's empowerment. They share personal stories illustrating the stark realities faced by communities lacking access to clean water. Innovative solutions like water credits are highlighted as ways to transform lives and promote sustainability. The conversation dives into the importance of mental health and community involvement in driving change, emphasizing how awareness can catalyze real impact in the fight against water scarcity.
