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Podcast: Cornell (thank) U
Episode: Stephen Paletta: Lacrosse, Philanthropy, and Oprah?
Description: From pioneering patented construction technologies that transformed NYC’s infrastructure, to working underground for over a decade (and surviving to share with us what’s really down there!), Stephen Paletta '87 has built a career and a life defined by innovation and purpose.A life-changing trip to Rwanda sparked a mission of giving back, and he’s been reshaping philanthropy ever since.As the "Biggest Giver" on Oprah’s Big Give, Stephen used his $1M prize to launch GiveBack, a platform empowering "everyday philanthropists" to create meaningful change. Stephen’s time at Cornell was also lif...