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In a landscape where the tech industry’s reputation often precedes it, veteran social entrepreneur and Tech for Good pioneer Jim Fruchterman, along with many extraordinary change-makers, have been rewriting the narrative by using their tech skills to build a better world and drive positive social change.
Through in-depth interviews unveiling the workings of some of the most transformative social impact organizations, you’ll discover how individuals have harnessed the power of technology to confront the world’s most pressing challenges. Prepare for a wealth of insights about how to enter the Tech for Good field, best ideation practices, effective exit strategies, ethical use of data, funding wisdom, and more.
Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, the tech sphere, government sector, or at the helm of social change, our podcast is your compass to ensure that, when designing software, you’re putting people first.
Hosted by: Jim Fruchterman.
Production: Gabriele Sha.
Sound Engineering: Phil Kadet.
Production: Gabriele Sha.
Sound Engineering: Phil Kadet.
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Design as a Lifeline, Jonathan McKay on Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth with SameSame
SameSame is a platform for supporting LGBTQI+ youth mental health
The Farmer-to-Farmer Playbook, with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green
Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green has developed a farmer-to-farmer playbook, using tech and AI for bottom-up agriculture extension
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Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo [added commentary]
Helplines reimagined: Jim Fruchterman speaks with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo about technology for children in crisis.
Decolonizing Drones, with Sonja Bretschart of WeRobotics
Flying Labs is a network of local organizations around the world who specialize in drone technology for social good.
Breaking the Silence: Helping Survivors of Assault with Tracy de Tomasi of Callisto
In this episode, Jim speaks with Tracy De Tomasi about helping assault survivors.
From Idea to Fruition: Accelerating Nonprofits with Shannon Farley and Kevin Barenblat of Fast Forward
In this episode, Jim speaks with FastForward founders about accelerating tech nonprofits.
Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Tech Matters’ Aselo
The inspiring story of Aselo, a groundbreaking contact center platform designed to empower child helplines worldwide.
Season Two wrap-up: What We Heard and Where To Next
Listen to the season two recap on how tech innovators tackle global challenges and why their work matters more than ever.
The Balcony and the Dance Floor: Jim’s Journey Towards a Better Deal for Data
The story of Jim’s Journey towards a Better Deal for Data and building the field of tech for good.
Mapping the Global Supply Chain, with Natalie Grillon of Open Supply Hub
Open Supply Hub’s Natalie Grillon explains how their nonprofit gathered supply chain data from hundreds of thousands of companies.
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