Your Hope After Disaster Advocate
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What happens when disaster strikes and no one tells you help is available?
In this powerful episode, Nareman Hamdan sits down with Craig Pisaris-Henderson, the force behind Neurois and Economic Recovery Center, to explore how Craig turned a legacy of data-driven innovation into a mission of hope and relief for small businesses devastated by natural disasters.
From his early tech days launching domain empires and a billion-dollar ad platform, to standing up nonprofits like ERC Cares post-Hurricane Ian, Craig’s story is one of risk, resilience, and relentless community impact. You’ll hear how he and his family-based team help thousands secure critical disaster funding and support—even when traditional systems fail.
Craig gets real about personal setbacks, including a life-altering health crisis and financial hits from faulty real estate investments. Through it all, his leadership philosophy—conclusion by inclusion—has built an organization that puts purpose first, leveraging AI and a deep passion for helping others.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
The gaps in disaster relief systems and how Craig fills them
Why 80% of eligible businesses miss out on financial help
Craig’s battle with addiction and journey back to purpose
His philosophy on leadership and planning for success
Why AI plays a massive role in their ability to scale impact
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