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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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Jake Porway tells the story of DataKind, a nonprofit that brings together data science volunteers with nonprofits.
Exposing Global Corruption: Tech For Investigative Journalism, with Drew Sullivan of OCCRP
Jim Fruchterman interviews Drew Sullivan of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project about using digital technology for investigative journalism.
Fortifying Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Lessons from Yvette Alberdingk Thijm, ex-Director of Witness
“Seeing is no longer believing. You need to fortify the truth.” (Y.A.T.) Generative AI, deepfakes, synthetic media… we’ve known the risks for a while, but the dangers feel ever closer given the amazing advancements of companies like OpenAI. Meanwhile, human rights...
Overcoming the Market (Failure), with Owen Barder of PxD – Part 2
In this episode, Jim reviews some of the top insights from our interviewees; reconfirming why tech is vital to social change at scale
Launching Season 2! Overcoming the Market (Failure), with Owen Barder of PxD – Part 1
In this episode, Jim reviews some of the top insights from our interviewees; reconfirming why tech is vital to social change at scale
Podcast Episode 8 — Wrap-Up: What’s Next?
In this episode, Jim reviews some of the top insights from our interviewees; reconfirming why tech is vital to social change at scale
Podcast Episode 7 — Emily Jacobi: Creating tools to defend human rights
Emily Jacobi is the co-founder of Digital Democracy, a non-profit which empowers marginalized communities with the support of tech tools.
Podcast Episode 6 — Rebecca Masisak: TechSoup’s major pivots
TechSoup, a nonprofit network operating in 236 countries and territories, works to improve technology and digital capacity for organizations and people working in the social sector.
Podcast Episode 5 —Sanjay Purohit: Designing for (massive) scale
As Chief Curator of Societal Platform, Sanjay Purohit’s role is to bring together an ecosystem of those addressing complex problems at scale.
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