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The MacArthur Foundation is famous for its “genius” awards, which grant no-strings-attached gifts of $625,000 to people who display exceptional talent and innovation in their work. Now, the foundation is looking to make an even bigger impact in the world. They’re offering to put $100 million behind a single big idea that can solve a major social problem. Forum talks with Cecilia Condrad, managing director with the MacArthur Foundation, about the group’s 100&Change initiative.

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Cecilia Conrad, managing director, MacArthur Foundation

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