Billions in Change
| Formation | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) |
| Purpose | Poverty reduction through technological innovation |
Founder | Manoj Bhargava |
| Website |
billionsinchange |
Billions in Change is a limited liability corporation (LLC) led by Manoj Bhargava, the founder of 5-hour Energy.[1] The company's goals are to develop financing and technologies that could aid in the elimination of world poverty.[2]
History
The company is an LLC[3] that describes itself as a movement[4][5] that began in October 2015 with the release of its self titled documentary, Billions in Change.[6][7] The purpose of the company and its film are to inform the public that viable solutions to some of the world's problems are "ready for implementation." [1] The 42 minute film is narrated by Bhargava and outlines the various technologies developed at his company's technology laboratories.[2] These innovations include a stationary, electricity generating bike, a technology for harnessing the earth's geothermal energy,[8] a medical device that promotes circulation[9] and a machine that converts sea water to drinking water at a rate of 1,000 gallons per hour.[1] According to the film, Bhargava plans to donate 99% of his wealth to charitable ventures.[1] The company says it plans to distribute 10,000 electricity generating bikes to homeowners in India during 2016.[10][11]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Walsh, Tom (October 5, 2015). "How the 5-Hour Energy Founder Plans to Save the World". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Kumar, Bhaswar (October 22, 2015). "Manoj Bhargava's Crusade: From Energy Drinks to Limitless Energy". Business Standard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Staff Writer. "Website Terms of Use". Billions In Change. Billions In Change. Retrieved Dec 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Introducing Billions in Change, A Movement to Save the World". Billions in Change. September 18, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Markham, Derek (October 6, 2015). "5-Hour Energy Creator to Roll Out Pedal-Powered Energy Solution in India". Tree Hugger.
- ↑ Koch, Wendy (October 6, 2015). "Creator of 5-Hour Energy Wants to Power the World's Homes-With Bikes". National Geographic. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Shoot, Brittany (October 29, 2015). "This Billionaire Wants to Solve California's Water Problem". Fortune. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Mochari, Ilan (October 15, 2015). "Inside the Mind of the Billionaire Who Built the 5 Hour Energy Empire". Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Korman, Alexandria (October 20, 2015). "5-Hour Energy Creator's New Inventions to Help Stop Poverty". Borgen Magazine. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Niland, Olivia (October 8, 2015). "5 Hour Energy Creator Wants to Power Thousands of Indian Homes With Bikes". Mashable. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ Olewitz, Chloe (October 12, 2015). "5-Hour Energy Creator to Distribute 10,000 Stationary Bikes to Power Homes in India". Digital Trends. Retrieved November 24, 2015.