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#57 - Community Led Innovation in Hudson New York with Gigi Danziger, Investor and Philanthropist

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In this episode, Jack speaks with Gigi Danziger, an impact investor and founder of initiatives in Hudson, New York that champion community-led innovation. Gigi shares the story of how the HudsonUP initiative began — the first small-city Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot in the U.S. — and reflects on the evidence and lessons learned so far.

We dive into:

  • Why Hudson became the testing ground for UBI and how the idea emerged.
  • The design of the pilot: 128 participants receiving $500/month for five years.
  • Key findings: improved mental and physical health, increased employment, and a rise in entrepreneurship.
  • Insights on building trust in communities where outside promises have often gone unfulfilled.
  • Broader community initiatives beyond UBI — from medical debt relief, to affordable housing with steward ownership.
  • Gigi’s philosophy on community, and purpose as foundations for thriving.
  • Advice for others looking to replicate hyper-local, community-driven solutions in their own contexts.

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In this episode, Jack speaks with Gigi Danziger, an impact investor and founder of initiatives in Hudson, New York that champion community-led innovation. Gigi shares the story of how the HudsonUP initiative began — the first small-city Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot in the U.S. — and reflects on the evidence and lessons learned so far.

We dive into:

  • Why Hudson became the testing ground for UBI and how the idea emerged.
  • The design of the pilot: 128 participants receiving $500/month for five years.
  • Key findings: improved mental and physical health, increased employment, and a rise in entrepreneurship.
  • Insights on building trust in communities where outside promises have often gone unfulfilled.
  • Broader community initiatives beyond UBI — from medical debt relief, to affordable housing with steward ownership.
  • Gigi’s philosophy on community, and purpose as foundations for thriving.
  • Advice for others looking to replicate hyper-local, community-driven solutions in their own contexts.

🌐 Learn more:

Resources & Links

Stay Connected

  continue reading

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