Wayne Firestone

Backed by Bloomberg, Genesis launches ‘big ideas’ competition

Applications are now open for a competition seeking 10 world-changing ideas, backed by $1 million from Michael Bloomberg.

By Anthony Weiss August 12, 2014 3:28 pm

Bloomberg to use inaugural Genesis Prize for new fellowship

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will use his $1 million Genesis Prize to establish a new fellowship under the auspices of the Genesis Philanthropy Group.

May 22, 2014 9:24 am

Bloomberg ‘flattered’ by inaugural $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’

New York’s outgoing mayor acknowledged he didn’t need the prize money, which he said he will probably donate to some “unconventional” cause in the Middle East.

October 21, 2013 3:00 pm