Edge of Impact

Discover how Eric Brace, Director of First Languages and Digital Innovation at The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, is breathing new life into Indigenous languages through the Living First Language Platform. Sparked by a conversation with Warumungu elder Mrs. Nixon Nakkamarra, who envisioned children thriving in both their native tongue and English, Eric’s journey as a social entrepren...

Discover how Saar Safra, a seasoned tech entrepreneur from Seattle, transformed his career to tackle one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: the collapse of bee colonies. After moving to Israel in 2017, a chance encounter with a passionate beekeeper led Saar to co-found Beewise, a company dedicated to saving bees, which pollinate 75% of the world’s fruits and vegetables. With their innovativ...

Discover how Abdullah Choudhry, co-founder of Arbor, turned his childhood experiences in Pakistan’s manufacturing hub into a mission to transform global supply chains with precise, regionally accurate carbon data. From witnessing the environmental toll of industrialization to navigating financial hurdles as an international student, Abdullah’s journey led him to Calgary, where he joined forces wit...

Discover how Huzaifa Abdulai and her co-founders at Achieve are reshaping financial empowerment in Ghana, making investing accessible to everyone, from mechanics to young professionals. With their innovative mobile app, they’ve earned the trust of over 340,000 users by offering simple, transparent tools to turn small savings into big dreams, like paying rent, funding education, or building emergen...

Discover how naPorta, a Brazilian startup, is transforming favelas by bringing e-commerce to communities long ignored by traditional logistics. Founded by a passionate team led by Katrine Scomparin, Leonardo Medeiros, and two of their co-founders, naPorta is driven by a powerful purpose: to deliver everything to everyone in Brazil's favelas. Overcoming barriers like restricted zip codes and societ...

Discover the inspiring journey of Tiffany Tong, co-founder of Aloi, as she transforms a failed agricultural loan project in Uganda into a mission to redefine financing for Nepal’s micro-entrepreneurs. Alongside co-founder Sonika Manandhar, Aloi’s innovative SMS-accessible platform uses digital tokens to deliver flexible, transparent loans to diverse groups like coffee farmers, electric vehicle dri...

In Trinidad and Tobago, where bureaucracy often silences citizen voices, a government-led push for innovation through initiatives like the D Hub competition set the stage for a transformative public-private partnership. Sparked by a minister’s vision for a simple reporting app, private sector innovators developed a crowdsourced data platform that empowers citizens to report issues like potholes, b...

Discover how Colab, a Brazilian platform, empowers millions to shape their cities through small, meaningful actions that drive lasting change. Sparked by founder Gustavo Maia’s insight during Brazil’s 2012 social media-driven campaigns, Colab was born to bridge the gap between citizens and governments. When protests swept the nation in 2013, Colab’s mission to foster dialogue became urgent, evolvi...

Dive into the inspiring story of Go Vocal, a civic tech platform empowering over 500 cities worldwide to make public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive. In this episode, we explore how Go Vocal’s innovative digital tools, from citizen proposals to AI-driven insights, are fostering trust and amplifying diverse voices in communities across the globe, from London to St. Lou...

Discover SankalpTaru, a nonprofit planting over 8 million trees in India while empowering farmers to thrive amid climate change’s harsh realities. In this inspiring episode, SankalpTaru’s founder shares how his Himalayan roots fueled a mission to green the planet and uplift communities. Beyond trees, the platform supports 50,000+ farmers with fruit orchards, combating water scarcity and extreme we...

ive into the captivating journey of Gorilla Highlands, a transformative venture reshaping perceptions of East Africa through responsible tourism and social impact. Founded by Miha Logar, a Slovenian journalist who found his calling in Uganda, Gorilla Highlands blends storytelling, cultural immersion, and youth empowerment to highlight the vibrant beauty of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republ...

Meet Kevin, a serial entrepreneur whose frustrations with clunky electric scooters in China sparked an audacious idea: what if you could swap batteries instead of waiting hours to charge? Teaming up with a co-founder in 2019, he launched SWAP Energy in Indonesia—home to 130 million two-wheelers—and turned chaos into opportunity, bootstrapping a network of battery-swapping stations that’s now the l...

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Michał and Adam saw a crisis unfolding as millions of refugees poured into Poland. They launched Language Supp Ukraina in just four months, teaching 6,500 Ukrainian kids Polish to unlock their futures. With only an idea and two slides, the team raised $1.5 million and built a lifeline under pressure. This episode reveals how he turned chaos into clarity with sp...

From a neuroscience spark to a game-changing edtech startup, Voovo’s story is one of innovation and impact. Discover how their flashcard app grew from 22,000 users to a classroom tool partnering with top universities, aiming to boost retention, slash exam failures, and level the playing field for all students. Hear a young founder unpack their pivot, global ambitions, and startup wisdom in this in...

How many people with disabilities do you know personally? Someone who can't read, write, hear, speak, or see? For many of us, the answer is not many and that’s a systemic issue rooted in how society separates people from an early age. In this episode of Edge of Impact , we’re joined by Julia and Konstantin, half of the co-founders of Independo , a company transforming how people with cognitive...

Why do we only remember the bad news? For Ravzanur, this question led to Coridor, a platform connecting young people with volunteering opportunities while helping companies drive social impact. In this episode, Ravzanur and Beyza share how a childhood realization turned into a nationwide movement, the challenges of building a social enterprise in Turkey, and how they’re bridging the gap between yo...

Art isn’t just something to admire - it’s a force for change. In this episode, we sit down with Ally Zlatar, founder of The Starving Artist , a global movement using art to amplify unheard voices, challenge societal norms, and spark meaningful conversations about mental health, inclusivity, and advocacy. From battling her own eating disorder to creating a platform that empowers thousands of artist...

Can one small act truly spark global change? In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of César, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing (CSFN), who turned a simple habit of picking up litter into a worldwide movement. With over 71 countries involved and 760,000 kilos of trash collected, CSFN is proving that collective action can transform our planet. From viral hashtags to innovative cl...