Billions in Change

Billions in Change is a limited liability corporation 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]

Billions in Change
Formation2015
TypeLimited Liability Corporation (LLC)
PurposePoverty reduction through technological innovation
Founder
Manoj Bhargava
Websitebillionsinchange.com

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The company [3] 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. Walsh, Tom (October 5, 2015). "How the 5-Hour Energy Founder Plans to Save the World". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  2. Kumar, Bhaswar (October 22, 2015). "Manoj Bhargava's Crusade: From Energy Drinks to Limitless Energy". Business Standard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  3. Staff Writer. "Website Terms of Use". Billions In Change. Billions In Change. Retrieved Dec 22, 2015.
  4. "Introducing Billions in Change, A Movement to Save the World". Billions in Change. September 18, 2015. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  5. Derek Markham (October 6, 2015). "5-Hour Energy Creator to Roll Out Pedal-Powered Energy Solution in India". Tree Hugger. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  6. 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.
  7. Shoot, Brittany (October 29, 2015). "This Billionaire Wants to Solve California's Water Problem". Fortune. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  8. Mochari, Ilan (October 15, 2015). "Inside the Mind of the Billionaire Who Built the 5 Hour Energy Empire". Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  9. Korman, Alexandria (October 20, 2015). "5-Hour Energy Creator's New Inventions to Help Stop Poverty". Borgen Magazine. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  10. Niland, Olivia (October 8, 2015). "5 Hour Energy Creator Wants to Power Thousands of Indian Homes With Bikes". Mashable. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  11. 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.
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