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Tech Matters

Jim Fruchterman
Tech For Good
Aselo
Callisto
Sexual Assault
Social Change
Nonprofit Sector
Mental Health
Gender-Based Violence
Social Entrepreneurship
Technology For Good
Serial Perpetrators
Me Too Movement
Benetech
Nexleaf Analytics
Wellbeing Project
Nonprofit Funding
Title IX
Fast Forward
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI

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 i... more

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In this episode, Jim Fruchterman speaks with Debbie Rogers, CEO of Reach Digital Health. Debbie details the evolution of Reach Digital Health (formerly the Praekelt Foundation), which was founded on the insight that mobile phone penetration in Africa... more

In this episode of Tech Matters, we sit down with Jonathan McKay, the founder of SameSame, a social enterprise dedicated to providing mental health support and access to services for LGBTQI+ youth. During the conversation, we explore Jonathan's journ... more

Inspired by astronauts and grounded in the realities of rural India, the founder of Digital Green shares a 15-year journey of using technology to support smallholder farmers. In this episode, we hear how a Microsoft Research project grew into a globa... more

In this special episode, we revisit the origin story of Aselo, the open-source contact center platform transforming how child helplines operate around the world. Jim talks with Aselo's leaders, Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt, about modernizing helplines b... more

What if drones weren't symbols of surveillance and warfare, but everyday tools for local communities to protect forests, cities, and coastlines? Sonja Betschart is the co-founder of WeRobotics and the Flying Labs Network. Thanks to these organization... more

CONTENT WARNING: This episode makes reference to sexual assault.

In this episode, Jim speaks with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, a nonprofit using secure technology to connect survivors of sexual assault and expose serial perpetrators. Tracy, a... more

What do you do when you have a great social impact idea but no experience with making it a reality? With all its risks, is Artificial Intelligence something that replaces human ingenuity or can it really be used to bring your idea to fruition? Delve ... more

Welcome to our third season, featuring amazing guests: Shannon Farley and Kevin Barenblat of Fast Forward, Tracy De Tomasi of Callisto, Sonja Betschart of WeRobotics, Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green, Jono McKay of SameSame, and Debbie Rogers of Reach D... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan McKay
Founder of SameSame, dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ youth through digital technologies.
SameSame
Episode: Design as a Lifeline, Jonathan McKay on Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth with SameSame
Rikin Gandhi
Founder and Executive Director of Digital Green
Digital Green
Episode: The Farmer-to-Farmer Playbook, with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green
Dee Luo
Product Manager at Aselo with experience in tech and non-profit intersection.
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Episode: Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo [added commentary]
Nick Hurlburt
Executive Director at Aselo, formerly worked at Amazon and in international conflict relief.
Aselo
Episode: Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo [added commentary]
Sonja Bretschart
Leader of WeRobotics and the Flying Labs Network
WeRobotics
Episode: Decolonizing Drones, with Sonja Betschart of WeRobotics
Tracy De Tomasi
CEO of Callisto, a nonprofit helping survivors of sexual assault
Callisto
Episode: Breaking the Silence: Helping Survivors of Assault with Tracy DeTomasi of Callisto
Nithya Ramanathan
CEO at Nexleaf Analytics and board chair for Jim Fruchterman
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Episode: The Balcony and the Dance Floor: Jim's Journey Towards a Better Deal for Data
Natalie Grillon
Executive at Open Supply Hub focused on supply chain transparency
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Episode: Mapping the Global Supply Chain, with Natalie Grillon of Open Supply Hub

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Jim Fruchterman
Host and veteran social entrepreneur known for pioneering Tech for Good initiatives. He brings a wealth of experience in leveraging technology for social impact, guiding discussions with guests about best practices in the nonprofit sector and effective organizational strategies.

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Design as a Lifeline, Jonathan McKay on Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth with SameSame
Q: How did you actually start interacting with the social good sector?
McKay discusses transitioning from corporate work to engaging with non-profits, noting how they began to seek digital solutions to communicate vital information, such as HIV awareness.
The Farmer-to-Farmer Playbook, with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green
Q: What was the breakthrough from technology that had aged out?
The breakthrough was using farmer-created training videos to reduce the cost of agricultural training through peer-to-peer learning.
The Farmer-to-Farmer Playbook, with Rikin Gandhi of Digital Green
Q: What's a smart tech guy like you doing in the nonprofit sector?
Rikin discusses his inspiration from astronauts and how he transitioned from aerospace to nonprofit work in agriculture, identifying the need for technology in supporting farmers.
Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo [added commentary]
Q: What challenges have you encountered while building Aselo?
We have faced challenges in earning trust from helplines and balancing working with a small team across different time zones.
Helplines Reimagined, with Dee Luo and Nick Hurlburt of Aselo [added commentary]
Q: What is Aselo and how does it benefit helplines?
Aselo is a contact center platform specifically built for helplines, aiming to provide effective communication and support for counselors handling crisis situations.

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Focusing on the intersection of technology and social impact, the content features in-depth interviews with leaders from various social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and technology innovators. The discussions typically revolve around using technology as a force for good, innovative approaches to common societal challenges, and the essential strategies for driving meaningful change. Episodes often highlight the importance of ethical considerations in tech, community involvement, and the value of local solutions over imposed ideas. Noteworthy topics include generative AI, drone technology for humanitarian efforts, and initiatives that empower survivors of violence or support for nonprofit growth. This podcast offers invaluable insight... more

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