On alleviating poverty in the world, global health, value of a company, the role of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ODA allocation, international procurement by Japanese companies, Goalkeepers, impact-weighted accounting. Mihoko Kashiwakura is one of these impressive individuals who was able to pursue a childhood passion into a career that has positive impact.  That passion was to eradicate poverty from our world.  Working with Mihoko over the last couple of years in the area of global health, I thought I’ve come to know her fairly well.  However, through our conversation for this episode, I found how truly she is committed to her pursuit of making this world a better place where no one is left behind.  Mihoko’s cheery, determined spirit is priceless.    Mihoko Kashiwakura: Head of East Asia Relations, Global Policy and Advocacy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation