In this episode, Verizon's newly appointed CEO Hans Vestberg
talks with actor and social activist Forest Whitaker about his work
as founder of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.
Focusing on areas of high conflict around the world, the Initiative
is committed to fostering peace in communities in Mexico, Northern
Uganda, South Sudan, and South Central Los Angeles. Hans and Forest
also discuss the important role technology can play in reaching the
Global Goals of ending extreme poverty, inequality, and climate
change by 2030, and how everyone can help make a difference for a
better future.
About the Podcast
Up To Speed is a podcast series by Verizon, featuring stories on how technology and the people behind it are building the future.