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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.Tech Matters © 2021 Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • Season Three Wrap-Up: Choosing Our AI Future

    Season Three Wrap-Up: Choosing Our AI Future
    Feb 18 2026

    In this season three finale, Jim Fruchterman distills the core lessons from his conversations with leading tech-for-good organizations, highlighting how AI is being thoughtfully applied to address real-world challenges—from agriculture and maternal health to mental health and crisis response. As the broader tech industry wrestles with the "tool vs. worker" debate—and some companies justify mass layoffs in the name of AI—this episode asks where we should draw the line. The inspiring leaders featured this season offer a compelling alternative: a vision of AI as a tool that strengthens human impact instead of replacing it.

    Full transcript: https://techmatters.org/season-three-wrapup-choosing-our-ai-future

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    18 m
  • More Than a Message: Debbie Rogers of Reach Digital Health

    More Than a Message: Debbie Rogers of Reach Digital Health
    Feb 4 2026
    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 was leapfrogging the rest of the world. This created a unique opportunity to address systemic health challenges like HIV and maternal mortality. One of their first projects reduced "loss to follow-up" at HIV clinics from 30% to just 6% using simple SMS reminders and "please call me" technology.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how to transition from "pilot-itis" to national-scale technology that treats users with dignity and provides them with a voice.

    Full transcript: https://techmatters.org/messaging-debbie-rogers-reach-digital-health

    DEBBIE ROGERS [Co-Founder & President]

    Debbie Rogers's career is anchored in a special blend of technical and creative expertise, beginning with an Honours degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Digital Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Now, Debbie is a globally recognized leader serving as a member of the World Health Organization's Digital Health Technical Advisory Group and as Board Chair for the African Developers Academy.

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    51 m
  • Design as a Lifeline, Jonathan McKay on Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth with SameSame

    Design as a Lifeline, Jonathan McKay on Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth with SameSame
    Jan 21 2026
    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 journey from graphic design and for-profit marketing to the social sector with SameSame, using anonymity to create safe, accessible pathways for young LGBTQI+ people. Listeners will learn about the unique challenges in the mental health nonprofit world and why technology—when used ethically—is a lifeline for those who'd otherwise live with no support at all.

    Full transcript: https://techmatters.org/design-lifeline-jono-mckay-supporting-lgbtqi-youth-samesame

    JONATHAN MCKAY [Co-Founder & President]

    Jonathan is a designer and social entrepreneur dedicated to the intersection of technology, media, and social justice. At SameSame, he leads strategy and product design to create digital lifelines for marginalized communities, building on a career that includes serving as Chief Creative and Programmes Officer at Girl Effect. With a professional background that spans high-level corporate branding to large-scale humanitarian initiatives with UNICEF and the Ford Foundation, Jonathan has successfully launched digital platforms reaching over 50 million people in 40 countries.

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    50 m
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