Van Jones is the founder and president of Green for All. Its mission is to help build an inclusive, green economy that is strong enough to lift millions of people out of poverty. Van is a tireless advocate, championing "green-collar jobs and opportunities" for disadvantaged people. He is committed to creating "green pathways out of poverty," while greatly expanding the coalition fighting global warming.

In this talk he calls for the "Ph.Ds" in the audience and among the techno-politcal-sphere to join hands with the "Ph.Do's" who are on the ground making change happen.