"Looking out at a world of crises, it is all too easy to be cynical about changing the world for the better—to throw up one’s hands as if nothing can be done. Mr. Shah admirably argues against such cynicism." --Wall Street Journal

“In Big Bets, Rajiv Shah gives us the playbook and thus the power to fight, work, and innovate our way to a better, more just future. This book will make you more hopeful about the world—and your capacity to change it in big ways.” —Darren Walker, President of The Ford Foundation

“This is a book that will move mindsets and inspire readers to have higher hopes not only for what we can accomplish together but also for what they can aspire to achieve themselves.” —Paul Polman, Former CEO of Unilever and Co-Author of Net Positive

"I have seen firsthand Raj lead big change —in Haiti, on hunger, and much more—with a unique combination of positivity and perseverance. Big Bets reminds us of the most difficult challenges we’ve overcome in the 21st century and gives us new inspiration for what lies ahead." —Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former U.S Secretary of State and U.S. Senator

“Dr. Raj Shah draws on a lifetime spent pushing boundaries in global development to deliver a captivating reflection on the power of the ingenuity, innovation, and collaboration. This must-read book breaks down large-scale problems into actionable steps that we must all take to heart – because if we truly seek to make an impact in our communities, it will be one small but bold action at a time…adding up to form the big bets that will change the world.” —José Andrés, Chef and Founder of World Central Kitchen

“Raj Shah is a remarkable and visionary leader who relentlessly drives change with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. Optimistic and ambitious, Big Bets shows us the heart of his unique philosophy, and provides real proof that the big problems facing us today can be solved — if we are willing charge fearless forward.” —Admiral James Stavridis (Retired), and author of To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision and Sea Power: the History and Geopolitics of the World's Oceans

“By extension, Raj Shah’s Big Bets can be instructive far beyond its headline aspiration. It can be read by a father aiming to give shape to his sons changing world, or an aid worker looking to break from the repeatedly failed patterns and short term impacts so often attempted, only to be abandoned, Big Bets offers the ubiquitous re-sets our modern world demands. From climate to conflict, poverty and politics, It is of Shah’s unique experience, and his organically clear-minded will to conceive lasting change that he makes Big Bets one helluva timely gift.” —Sean Penn, Actor, Director, and CORE Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Board

“Through powerful stories culled from his All-Star career in public service, Raj Shah provides a road map for people who care about the biggest problems of our day but don’t know where to begin to solve them. His book will inspire you to think big and take action.” —Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner

“I have had the pleasure of seeing firsthand the impact that Raj Shah has had over the course of his remarkable career. His willingness to take “big bets”, coupled with his unique blend of optimism, curiosity, vision and belief in humanity has produced large-scale change time and again. His Big Bets is a must-read, candid handbook for the next generation of change-makers, giving them the lessons and examples they need to take on the 21st century’s biggest challenges.” —Helene Gayle, 11th President of Spelman College