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Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers

Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers

Update: 2025-08-11
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How do you prepare leaders to solve Brazil’s toughest challenges? Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation, shares how they’re eradicating illiteracy, boosting education, and developing changemakers who bridge political divides and drive real impact.


How can a country unlock its full potential by investing in both education and leadership? In this episode, Denis Mizne reveals how one of Brazil’s largest philanthropic organizations is working to eradicate illiteracy, improve middle school outcomes, and prepare future leaders to tackle complex social challenges.


We explore the Lemann Leadership Network—bringing together talented Brazilians from across the political spectrum—and learn how its fellows are making an impact in government, NGOs, academia, and business. Denis shares insights on creating constructive dialogue in polarized times, preventing brain drain, and measuring leadership impact in a meaningful way.


If you’re passionate about leadership development, education reform, social entrepreneurship, or Brazil’s future, this conversation offers actionable lessons and inspiring real-world examples from one of Latin America’s most influential foundations.


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Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers

Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers

Alberto Lidji