004: Green Mountains, Growing Futures with Dan Smith

View from the Top

In this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Dan Smith, President and CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of philanthropy in Vermont. Dan shares his journey from revitalizing Vermont Technical College to leading an organization managing over $400 million in assets, focusing on bridging the opportunity gap. He discusses critical societal issues such as workforce development, education, and the creation of resilient communities. Listen to Dan's vision of a thriving Vermont, where economic security enables civic engagement and how partnerships across sectors are critical to a sustainable future. Join the conversation to celebrate the collective spirit of Vermonters and the impactful role of philanthropy in fostering community strength and growth.

Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podcast Productions. The music used in this project is "Dirt Track" by Scott Holmes, which is available on the Free Music Archive.