Tech For Good Talks

Join us in this episode of Tech for Good Talks as Marta Trzaska (Colt) and Richard Woods (TTTR) explore the transformative power of social impact strategies within corporations.Discover how Colt Technology Services is pioneering initiatives in digital inclusion and STEM education, aligning their business goals with community needs. Marta shares insights from her journey in sustainability, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and employee engagement in driving meaningful change.Learn how businesses can integrate social impact into their core operations, creating a ripple effect of positive outcomes across the globe.And if you want to build impactful solutions with NGOs, visit the TTTR website and join the movement!

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Mara Puacz, head of Growth at TTTR, speaks with Summer Kennedy, Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Fast Forward, about the intersection of technology and social impact. They discuss the evolution of tech nonprofits, the role of AI in enhancing nonprofit operations, and the importance of lived experience in tech solutions. Summer shares insights from a recent survey on AI adoption in nonprofits, highlights the significance of the AI Policy Maker tool, and outlines the impact of Fast Forward's accelerator program. 

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Ana Camerano, head of Matching at TTTR, engages with Katrina Parke from EB Research and Kyle Linton from OurWave to discuss the transformative role of technology and AI in addressing pressing social issues.They explore how both organizations leverage technology to support healing in their respective communities, the challenges they face in implementing AI, and the importance of maintaining human connection in their work. They also touch on compliance, cultural nuances, and the impact of their initiatives on individuals and families affected by rare diseases and trauma.If you are interested in more impactful projects and how you could support them, visit our website and get involved.

In this episode Mara Puacz, head of Growth at TTTR, talks aboutAI-powered storytelling with Morgan Nicholas-Karpiel from Admind, Mohsin Shahid from Cloud Primero, Suyash Dixit from Metafic. They share their personal practices, things they have tested and ideas they are curious about.All of the guests have been working with us on implementing or scaling impactful projects through their expertise. And if you have an impactful project or you want to support one, join our movement via the website.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Ana Camerano, Head of Matching at TTTR, interviews Carl Lens, Head of Digital Regreening at Justdiggit. They discuss the organization's mission to combat climate change through regreening efforts in Africa, the role of technology in enhancing these initiatives, and the importance of community involvement.Carl shares inspiring stories of impact, particularly focusing on how regreening efforts improve livelihoods and education for local communities. They also chat about the integration of AI in agriculture, focusing on the challenges of misinformation, the importance of user-centric design, and the verification of impact in remote re-greening initiatives. Tune in to explore more ways AI can boost non-profits impact. And if you have an impactful project or you want to support one, join our movement via the website.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Ana Camerano, Head of Matching at Tech To The Rescue, interviews Lars Nissen, Director of ACAPS, discussing the current state and future of humanitarian aid. They explore the topic of funding cuts, and the need for a paradigm shift in how humanitarian action is approached. They also dive into the intersection of AI and the humanitarian sector, exploring the power dynamics in data interpretation, the strategic implementation of AI at ACAPS, and the importance of risk management. They mention the use of Norse mythology as a framework for understanding AI's role, the emerging opportunities in humanitarian aid, and the need for accountability towards the communities served. If you are intersted to learn more about similar impactful orgnisations, visit our website and join the tech for good movement.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Mara Puacz engages with Diana Okado and Dr. Lavri Labi from Revolution Analytics to discuss the pressing AI skills gap in Africa, particularly in Kenya.They explore the challenges of youth unemployment, the importance of modern education methods, and the role of mentorship in bridging the skills gap. The conversation highlights the diverse backgrounds of students in their programs, the essential skills needed for the future, and the impact of their work across various sectors. The episode concludes with a call to action for aspiring tech professionals to join the movement and contribute to the tech landscape in Africa.This podcast is brought to you by Tech To The Rescue foundation. If you want to do an impactful project together, visit our website and join the movement.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Ana Camerano, Head of Matching at TTTR, and Alice Damasceno, Director LA Corporate Citizenship & ESG Communications at Lenovo, discuss the intersection of technology and social impact. They focus on Lenovo's initiatives in corporate citizenship, disaster response, and innovative technology solutions. Alice shares her journey in social impact, the importance of education, and how Lenovo is leveraging AI for social good. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration between philanthropy and technology to address global challenges and improve lives.Visit our wesbite to learn more about TTTR and how to get involved in an impact project - as a tech company or an NGO.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Ciro Reynoso interviews Dana Mazia, General Manager at the Bright Initiative by Bright Data. They discuss the intersection of technology and social impact, focusing on how public web data can be leveraged for good.Dana shares insights on the Bright Initiative's mission to support nonprofits, the importance of ethical data collection, and the role of AI in enhancing social change. The conversation highlights various success stories and offers practical advice for nonprofits looking to utilize data effectively.Bright Initiative by Bright Data is a partner of the AI4Changemakers program, sponsored by Google.org and other distinguished partners. If you wanna learn more how to leverage data and technology for social impact, visit us at Tech To The Rescue website and get involved!

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, Rich Woods interviews Victor Cordon, Director of Social Impact at Okta.They discuss Victor's journey into the tech for good space, the intersection of cybersecurity and nonprofit organizations, and the growing Tech for Good ecosystem. Victor shares insights on the challenges nonprofits face, the importance of funding, and the role of technology in enhancing social impact. They also explore the future of philanthropy, the impact of AI, and the need for effective partnerships between tech companies and nonprofits.If you wanna learn more about how technology supports social impact, visit Tech To The Rescue website and get involved!

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Ana Camerano speaks with Tomasz Roszko, CEO of BlueRider.Software, about the intersection of technology and social impact. Tomasz shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur, the mission of BlueRider, and their engagement in pro bono projects that leverage technology for good. The conversation highlights the importance of emotional connection in business, the responsibilities of companies to contribute positively to society, and a case study on a project aimed at supporting individuals with autism. Tomek emphasizes the value of collaboration between tech experts and domain specialists to create impactful solutions, and discusses the future potential of integrating AI into their projects.If you are interested to learn more and engage in a pro bono project with TTTR check out our website and register.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Mara Puacz interviews Kuba Luty, CEO and co-founder of Adchitects, a web design agency dedicated to creating impactful digital experiences.They discuss the journey of Adchitects, the importance of quality design, and the agency's commitment to pro bono work, particularly with organizations like the International Rescue Committee.Kuba shares his personal story of discovering his passion for web design at a young age and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community through technology.If you also wanna give back, visit our website and reach out.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Mara Puacz engages with Aleksander Kożuchowski-Przybyszewski & Aleksandra Łojewska-Guzik from 300.codes, a software development agency based in Warsaw, Poland.They discuss their journey in technology, the motivation behind their engagement with nonprofits, and the impact of their pro bono projects, particularly with the Forever Forest Foundation. The conversation highlights the importance of using technology for good, the challenges and rewards of working with NGOs, and their aspirations for integrating AI into their future projects. If you wanna learn more about doing impactful pro-bono projects together, visit our website or reach out to us.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks host Mara Puacz, head of Growth at Tech To The Rescue, engages with Michał Śliwoń, CEO, and Daniel Obłąk from Codeclusive, a software development company from Poland who has taken on pro bono projects through TTTR.The conversation highlights their engagement with nonprofits, particularly their impactful project with Planet Heroes, and discusses the challenges and rewards of sustaining pro bono efforts in a competitive market. They explore the integration of AI in business and nonprofit work, sharing personal experiences with AI tools and their impact on productivity. If you want to learn more about TTTR and the pro bono work, visit our website or reach out to us.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Ana Camerano discusses the intersection of technology and women's rights with guests Ewa Szumera from the Pink Box Foundation and Ola Gogol from SoftServe.They explore the challenges of menstruation poverty, the innovative Menstrual Academy project aimed at providing comprehensive menstrual health education, and the importance of collaboration between non-profits and tech companies. The conversation highlights the impact of technology in advancing women's rights and the ongoing efforts to break the stigma surrounding menstruation.

Mara Puacz, TTTR's head of Growth, invites Mike Todasco, a prominent voice in AI and creativity to discuss generative AI, education, non-profits, and parenting, among others.They chat about Mike's transition from leading innovation at PayPal to his current role in academia, the importance of experimentation with AI tools, responsible data use, and the collaboration between tech companies and nonprofits to harness AI for social good.If you want to learn more about doing tech for good projects through TTTR, visit our website. If you wanna learn more about AI & non-profits get to know the AI4Changemakers program.

Ana Camerano, Head of Matching at Tech to The Rescue, is hosting a conversation with Carlos Pignataro from Bluefern Consulting, who is also part of the TTTR advisory board. Carlos spent more than two decades at Cisco working on good technology but also aiming for using technology for good. He's been on baord of non-profits and part of the faculty at North Carolina State University.In this conversation And & Carlos dive into the topic of what is good tech and tech for good and how those concepts are applied in the world of big companies, smaller entities, non-profits and on the individual level.If this conversation caught your interest and you want to check out more projects on the intersection of tech and social impact visit TTTR website. Learn more about the Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Ana Camerano, the Matching team lead at TTTR, brings Ahmed Ekzayez from White Helmets and Mohsin Shahid from Cloud Primero together to discuss how technology and AI can be leveraged to save lives in conflict affected areas.They emphasize the importance of community feedback, the importance of a data-driven approach to implementing AI strategies, the challenges faced in tech-nonprofit collaborations, and the need for nonprofits to leverage technology to enhance their impact.If you are interested how AI and social impact intetwine read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Mara Puacz, TTTR Head of Growth, hosts a conversation with Larreth Jimu, founder of Melsoft and Melsoft Academy, im which they dive into the topics of education, upskilling and social good.Few years back Larreth started building a bridge between African talent and European and American companies and recently joined the TTTR movement where he incorporates tech for good projects in their academy to enable students to learn and work on real-life, impactful projects.If you are curious read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Ana Camerano, from Tech To The Rescue, is hosting a conversation on gender, AI and the consequences of these notions coming together. Her interviewee, Aslihan Ozcan from UN Women calls for gender responsible action and invites both gender experts to train themselves in AI as well as AI experts, especially engineers, to learn more about gender.They discuss how UN Women aim to support Ukrainian women in building their lives in the war zones and how Ukrainian people, with their perseverance and dignity, can serve as example to the impact community how to serve their communities.The book is mentioned in the show: Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perezand the book that is not mentioned but also very interesting regarding the topic: Data Feminism by Catherine d'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein.If you are interested in AI and social impact read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Mara Puacz, Head of Growth at TTTR, chats with Radek Zalewski, partner at Netguru about his outlooks on the current AI market, AI responsibility and the story of Netguru getting involved with social impact initiatives. Netguru is a founding partner of TTTR. They were among the first to support our mission from the very beginning.Read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Kasia Kamińska from Tech To The Rescue talks with Maria Haugen, the CMO of Omdena about health, AI and impact.They are wondering where AI can bring the most impact for health-related projects, how will humans find themselves in the era of AI-driven health services and they share their hopes for a better future with technology where humans are at the center. It's a conversation filled with hope for more impactful project.Find out more info on how to get involved with a project via Omdena.Read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our AI acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

Konrad Pabiańczyk (TTTR) is hosting a conversation with Alicia Morrison from Mercy Corps and Marcie Roth from the World Institute on Disability on their journey throughout the AI acceleration program hosted by TTTR. You can find out more about their learnings from the program, their experiences from well-established organisations and implementation of tech and AI projects.Read more about the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our newest acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

This conversation tells stories about working with non-profits in Kenya and the Eastern Africa region, how NGOs can get prepared for technological innovation and how companies can benefit from working with non-profits.Muyukani Kizito (CEO of Prescott Data) and Sangalo Mwenyinyo (CTO) share experiences about their involvement with the climate and food sectors and how they see technology helping change the world for the better. Tune in for some hopeful stories!Read more about the show and the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our newest acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Ana Camerano talks with Andrew Gauvin, the CEO & owner of Freeport Metrics. Ana and Andrew talk about a certain way of impact investing that service companies often use - by donating time of their employees to build impactful digital projects. Join us to hear how AI can scale, such as impact, and what the gains are for the employees as well as the company to take part in such a way of impact investing.Read more about the show and the Tech To The Rescue Foundation and our newest acceleration program empowering NGOs to scale their impact through AI.

In this episode of Tech for Good Talks, host Daniel DiGiusto sits down with Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator at the UN World Food Programme, to tackle one of the most urgent global issues: hunger. Bernhard shares his inspiring journey from a management consulting career to leading innovative initiatives at the World Food Programme. Discover how technology and innovation, such as the Share the Meal app, are transforming efforts to combat hunger and support vulnerable communities around the globe.Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge solutions being employed to fight global hunger, from big data analytics to AI-powered tools optimizing supply chains and aiding smallholder farmers. Bernhard sheds light on the vital role of technology in democratizing access to information and providing practical solutions in food deserts. This episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps for individuals and organizations aiming to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger.Read more about the show and the Tech To The Rescue foundation.

Welcome to the next episode of Tech For Good Talks by Tech To The Rescue!On this episode, our Daniel Di Giusto meets Amy Guterman, Senior Director of Innovation, Philanthropy @ Salesforce, to discuss the importance of philanthropy and pro-bono in supporting changemakers and their impact. During the conversation, Amy highlights the importance of authentic and persistent efforts in philanthropy and how personal experiences and values influence her work. The episode delves into the challenges and solutions in integrating technology with philanthropy, providing real-world examples of how Salesforce's model facilitates impactful innovations in various sectors. Amy and Daniel also discuss the potential of increasing change-makers' impact with proper access to AI and related know-how.Enjoy the show!More info: techtotherescue.org

This time our Daniel Di Giusto meets Emily Miller, Sr Impact Fund Manager at Twilio, to discuss all things #socialimpact, philanthropy, and how businesses could (should!) improve nonprofits' tech capacity. We also cover specific examples of how Twilio gets involved in social impact, including the Tech for Crisis Response Unit we're building together.Enjoy the show!

We're continuing our path towards making pro-bono a new industry standard.On this episode, we're talking to Michael Beares, the Founder & Chairman @ Clutch, on how the no. 1 business services marketplace steps up the social impact game. We're also discussing the ways how professional services companies - including IT firms - can benefit from making pro-bono part of their business strategy.Oh! And we've got SOME GREAT NEWS to share: Clutch now partners with Tech To The Rescue for a more socially impactful tech ecosystem. Tap in to learn more!Hosted by Jacek Siadkowski, CEO & Co-founder @ Tech To The Rescue.Thank you to Studio Plac for having us for this episode.

Join the first episode of Tech For Good Talks to understand why integrating #techforgood into their business strategy is more important than ever. For everyone around us. Our hosts – Jacek Siadkowski, Ana Camerano, and Daniel Di Giusto – will discuss how leveraging your tech expertise for world-changing nonprofit organizations can also transform your team into change-makers. This is a special intro episode of our new show, Tech For Good Talks. Every two weeks, we will be meeting social impact all-stars, gathering insights and ideas that are highly valuable for tech companies, philanthropic entities, and nonprofits. Excited? We sure are! Available on leading podcasting platforms.