EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 37 MIN
How Tech Can Advance Immigrant Justice — with Bartlomiej Skorupa of Mobile Pathways [Ep. 226 - Business Impact]
from SYNARCHY: Social Impact Growth Strategy and Immigrant Wealth Building · host Adina Appelbaum, Esq. | International Empowerment® | Immigrant Finance®
Listen in as we talk tech, AI, and data as a tool in the fight for immigrant rights.In this episode, I’m joined by Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-Founder & COO of Mobile Pathways, a tech nonprofit using AI and mobile data tools to support immigrants navigating the U.S. court system.Bartlomiej’s story - from fleeing communism in Poland, to burning out in corporate America, to almost losing his vision in Madagascar, and eventually building a mission-led tech platform - is proof that purpose and impact are not linear. They're shaped through life experience and our values.Together, we unpack:📲 How Mobile Pathways uses AI to cut through time poverty to advance access to immigration legal services🧠 The power of tech to sustain advocacy and scale social justice work - especially in the immigration system 🛠️ How changemakers can use tech ethically to support marginalized communities while minimizing harmWhether you’re an immigrant, advocate, or social entrepreneur, this episode offers a grounded look at how innovation can drive structural change - without losing sight of humanity.As Bartlomiej shares: “You can’t control chaos… but you can outlast it if you figure out the purpose in the moment.” As changemakers, we can’t always control what’s happening - but we can choose how we respond.And we can leverage technology - not as a threat, but as a tool for good.That’s how we build sustainable change.Subscribe to the SYNARCHY Podcast and share this episode with someone it can help inspire! Learn more about and support Bart’s work: 🔗 MobilePathways.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Bartlomiej SkorupaMore about Bart:Bartlomiej (Bart) Skorupa is an immigrant social entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author dedicated to inspiring leadership and championing fair access to justice. With a passion for launching mission-driven organizations, Bart works at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and artificial intelligence to create powerful opportunities for change.Bart's impactful work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NPR, Forbes, Men’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, Bravo Network, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Dell recognized his contributions to global change in 2014, naming him one of the 25 World Change-makers alongside figures like Lauren Bush, Edward Norton, and Adam Braun.He is an active member of influential communities including the Fast Forward, SOCAP, Opportunity Collaboration, Salesforce Ohana, and Summit Series.Beyond his professional achievements, Bart finds inspiration in the joys of raising two disruptive daughters in a cabin in the woods.
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Listen in as we talk tech, AI, and data as a tool in the fight for immigrant rights.In this episode, I’m joined by Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-Founder & COO of Mobile Pathways, a tech nonprofit using AI and mobile data tools to support immigrants navigating the U.S. court system.Bartlomiej’s story - from fleeing communism in Poland, to burning out in corporate America, to almost losing his vision in Madagascar, and eventually building a mission-led tech platform - is proof that purpose and impact are not linear. They're shaped through life experience and our values.Together, we unpack:📲 How Mobile Pathways uses AI to cut through time poverty to advance access to immigration legal services🧠 The power of tech to sustain advocacy and scale social justice work - especially in the immigration system 🛠️ How changemakers can use tech ethically to support marginalized communities while minimizing harmWhether you’re an immigrant, advocate, or social entrepreneur, this episode offers a grounded look at how innovation can drive structural change - without losing sight of humanity.As Bartlomiej shares: “You can’t control chaos… but you can outlast it if you figure out the purpose in the moment.” As changemakers, we can’t always control what’s happening - but we can choose how we respond.And we can leverage technology - not as a threat, but as a tool for good.That’s how we build sustainable change.Subscribe to the SYNARCHY Podcast and share this episode with someone it can help inspire! Learn more about and support Bart’s work: 🔗 MobilePathways.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Bartlomiej SkorupaMore about Bart:Bartlomiej (Bart) Skorupa is an immigrant social entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author dedicated to inspiring leadership and championing fair access to justice. With a passion for launching mission-driven organizations, Bart works at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and artificial intelligence to create powerful opportunities for change.Bart's impactful work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NPR, Forbes, Men’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, Bravo Network, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Dell recognized his contributions to global change in 2014, naming him one of the 25 World Change-makers alongside figures like Lauren Bush, Edward Norton, and Adam Braun.He is an active member of influential communities including the Fast Forward, SOCAP, Opportunity Collaboration, Salesforce Ohana, and Summit Series.Beyond his professional achievements, Bart finds inspiration in the joys of raising two disruptive daughters in a cabin in the woods.
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