Summary:
Alexandre Mars, an influential entrepreneur and visionary philanthropist, shares his philosophy of action and discusses his initiatives to revolutionize philanthropy and democratize access to education during a conference with the Monaco Economic Board.
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Alexandre Mars, a prominent entrepreneur, visionary philanthropist, and captivating speaker, shared his philosophy with the members of the Monaco Economic Board during a conference that made a lasting impression. Starting his impressive entrepreneurial journey at just 17 years old, Mars was driven not by a simple ambition for wealth, but by the deep conviction that “money can bring a certain freedom” to “do good things.” Despite his prestigious degrees from HEC and Paris-Dauphine, it was his instinct that led him to a series of successful ventures in the digital and financial sectors. About ten years ago, he made a decisive turn by creating Epic, an international foundation that reinvents philanthropy. Confronted with three major obstacles he identified among potential donors – “I don’t trust, I don’t know what to do, and I don’t have the knowledge” – he built an effective bridge between those willing to contribute and rigorously selected associations working for education, equality, and environmental protection. Concurrently, Mars founded Blisce/, the first certified BCorp investment firm in its sector, transforming capital into a genuine driver of social improvement. This initiative reflects his belief that “the role of finance should not be solely to make money.” His project, INFINITE, perfectly illustrates his pragmatic philosophy: enabling talented young individuals from underprivileged backgrounds to finance their education at top schools without interest or guarantees, with a system where each repayment funds the next beneficiary. During the conference organized by the Monaco Economic Board at MonacoTech on April 4th, Alexandre Mars captivated the sixty executives present with his authenticity and optimism grounded in concrete action, proving that it is possible to reconcile entrepreneurship and positive social impact.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
