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Peter Thum

Ethos Water, Fonderie 57 & Liberty United

Peter Thum shares his vision for using business to address social challenges, from providing clean water to transforming weapons into symbols of peace. Thum highlights the role of corporate responsibility in fostering social justice and global impact. He is founder of social ventures like Ethos Water, Liberty United, and Fonderie 47, as well as advising Global Fund for Human Rights, and FEED projects.

20:44 | 2013

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About Peter Thum

Peter Thum is a social entrepreneur best known for founding Ethos Water, a company addressing global water scarcity, later acquired by Starbucks. He also launched Liberty United and Fonderie 47, transforming weapons into jewelry and art to combat gun violence. Thum holds a Bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His work exemplifies the fusion of business and social impact, focusing on innovative solutions to global challenges like water access and violence reduction.

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