Daron Babcock is a nationally recognized social innovator and transformative leader who has spent more than 15 years building bridges between business, philanthropy, and community development. As Managing Director of Place-Based Initiatives at Stand Together Foundation, Daron leads Radius, a national initiative dedicated to removing systemic barriers in areas of concentrated poverty and creating the conditions for human flourishing. Daron’s leadership has been recognized by the United Nations, the George W. Bush Institute, and D CEO’s Dallas 500 for its innovative, relational approach to social change. Known for combining visionary execution with deep humility, he brings together investors, civic leaders, and grassroots entrepreneurs around a shared goal: empowering people and communities to lead their own transformation.