Jim Fruchterman

Tech Matters

Technology EN ↓ 28 episodes

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 Te...

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Jim Fruchterman

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Using the Internet of Things to Save Lives, with Nithya Ramanathan of Nexleaf 03.05.2021 37:09

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 temperatur...

Using Apps to Bring Financial Empowerment to Low-Income Women, with Ana Pantelic 31.03.2021 36:24

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 transforma...

Gamification That Actually Works (For Social Impact), with Michael Sani of Play Verto 08.02.2021 27:17

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...