Public LifeLeadership
Yusuf Bello
Civic Programs Lead, OpenCity Foundation
Most young people who want to influence public life never speak in public. Yusuf argues that the most effective civic actors he funds are the quiet ones, and explains how he spots them.
Key insights
Insight 1
Influence without volume
Convening five people who would not otherwise meet is often higher leverage than a viral post.
Insight 2
What funders look for
Specificity. A precise problem statement and one credible next step beats a sweeping vision every time.
Insight 3
Where to start
Pick one institution you already touch every week and learn how it actually works.