Tech Matters

As we draw the curtain on Season 1, Jim takes us back through some of the most captivating insights shared by our remarkable guests. It's a reaffirmation of why technology serves as a catalyst for monumental social change and why it's equally crucial to grasp the boundaries of technology and its ethical development.

Join us for a retrospective that underscores the pivotal role of tech in driving positive global impact while maintaining unwavering ethical integrity.

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Get ready to meet Emily Jacobi, co-founder of Digital Democracy, a non-profit on a mission to harness the transformative power of technology for marginalized communities. Join us as we delve into their remarkable work, from empowering local partners in Haiti to Peru to track cultural and geographical data. This data, in turn, becomes compelling legal testimony against corporate practices causing harm.

Uncover essential lessons in co-design and accompaniment, the profound impact of mapping one's political and cultural presence, and the extraordinary potential of data sovereignty. It's a conversation that will leave you inspired and enlightened.

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Join us in an insightful journey with Rebecca Masisak, the dynamic CEO of TechSoup Global, as she unravels the fascinating evolution of the organization's mission. Starting as CompuMentor, their initial focus was on providing tech volunteer services to nonprofits. Over time, they expanded their impact by offering donated software and hardware at steep discounts, setting the stage for remarkable success.

Discover the pivotal moments when TechSoup adapted to the changing tech landscape as software transitioned to the cloud, redefining their business model. Explore their transformation from a local network to a global force, giving birth to TechSoup Global. Learn valuable lessons about the factors and motivations driving strategic shifts, building strong relations with funders and donors, and the art of nurturing local networks... on a global scale.

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Meet Sanjay Purohit, the visionary Chief Curator of Societal Platform, on a mission to orchestrate a vibrant ecosystem of changemakers, organizations, and initiatives committed to tackling grand-scale challenges head-on. In this episode, he takes us on an illuminating journey through the intricacies of his role.

Uncover the secrets of designing, not "just" for thousands, but for millions if not billions of users; the need to focus on simple, core interactions that scale; and what it takes to be an effective leader when collaborating with existing networks and organizations, rather than reinventing the wheel in isolation. Join us for an inspiring conversation on shaping change at an unprecedented scale.

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In this recap episode, Jim steps in to reflect on the insights we've gathered from our exceptional guests, Mike, Ana, and Nithya. He also shares the personal journey that brought him to becoming a social entrepreneur. Join us as Jim dives into the essence of human-centered design, the art of navigating skepticism on the path of social entrepreneurship, and the critical role technology must play in addressing the pressing global challenges of our time. It's a candid reflection that'll leave you inspired and informed.

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As industries and governments forge ahead in the era of digital transformation, Nithya, the co-founder and CEO of Nexleaf, emerges as a champion of responsible data use. With a potent blend of data insights and profound engineering expertise, she's on a mission to ensure data serves a greater purpose with unwavering equity and meaningful impact.

Discover how Nexleaf's groundbreaking temperature-sensing technology is making a real difference, bringing life-saving vaccines to countless children worldwide. Join us for a captivating discussion on the need to make data transparent in order to achieve real impact, while also making sure that equity and social value take precedence over just trying to change people's behavior.

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Get ready to be inspired by Dr. Ana Pantelic, who is now Executive Director of MIT D-Lab. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, including her impactful tenure at Fundación Capital where she pioneered the LISTA initiative. LISTA introduced tablet-based financial education experiences to uplift low-income communities, with a special focus on empowering women.

Discover the transformative power of human-centered design, learn the art of designing for scale right from the outset, and gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of working as an NGO in the Global South.

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Dive deeper into the importance of fieldwork when designing software: check out this thought piece!

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Meet Michael Sani, the co-founder of Bite the Ballot, a groundbreaking UK voter registration app, and the visionary behind Play Verto, a Tinder-style platform where young voices meet policy. In this episode, we unravel the inspiring journey of how he and his team harnessed the power of data and social media to ignite a political spark among youth people.

Explore the art of planning an exit strategy, even when your project thrives. Discover the ethical ways data can empower individuals, and dive into the profound connection between political engagement and social consciousness. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on making a real impact in the digital age.

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Still skeptical about gamification for good? We are too. But we wrote a thought piece on when this can actually work, based on Michael's wisdom.

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