The Tech For Good Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Through exclusive interviews with business leaders, The Tech For Good Podcast explores technology's growing role in solving humanity's biggest issues. From the environment to social injustice, to healthcare and education, we go deep on the topics that matter - and ask how tech can truly change our world for the better.
Daniel Di Giusto is co-founder of Tech To The Rescue.
In this podcast, Daniel tells some extraordinary stories of how the movement is connecting tech companies with non-profits.
Olivia Gambelin is founder and CEO of Ethical Intelligence.
In this podcast, Olivia talks about her company’s mission to help organisations build ethical technology.
Tim Guilliams is co-founder and CEO of Healx.
In this podcast, Tim reveals how machine learning is helping in the discovery of treatments for rare diseases.
Semtech’s Alistair Fulton is a thought leader on the Internet of Things.
In this podcast, Alistair reveals how low-power, wide-area connectivity can help combat climate change.
Peter Vanovertveld is Chief Commercial & Operations Officer for Smart Reporting.
In this podcast, Peter explains why structured data can help drive new standards in patient care.
Janice Burns is Chief People Officer for Degreed. In this podcast, Janice discusses her distinguished career and why businesses must strive to upskill their employees.
Kristian Rönn is CEO and co-founder of Normative. In this podcast, Kristian tells us about the technology that helps businesses with carbon accounting.
Moussa Zaghdoud is EVP for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s Cloud Communications Business.
In this podcast, Moussa tells us why he has always wanted to build technology to help people.
Suzette Kent is a former Federal CIO for the United States government.
In this podcast, Suzette shares her story and talks about what the public sector can do to accelerate digital transformation.
Andrea Danes is Global Human Services Leader for EY.
In this podcast, Andrea discusses the company’s work to support vulnerable populations.
Sergio Budkin is Director of Market Development for Virgin Media 02.
In this podcast, Sergio shares some steps towns and cities can take to become smarter, greener and healthier.
HIV prevention drugs have helped reduce infection rates globally. Now Gilead Sciences has rolled out its digital platform, PrEP Hub® , in the US with a mission to help improve access to drugs and reduce stigma among the communities that most need it.
We find out why it’s a gamechanger in the fight against HIV.
Piotr Orzechowski is co-founder and CEO of Infermedica.
In this podcast, Piotr discusses the role of AI in healthcare and why his company wants to act for global public health.
Vinay Nair is CEO and co-founder of Lightful.
In this podcast, Vinay addresses the digital skills challenge in the charity and volunteering sector.
Margareta Mucibabici is Public Affairs Manager for UiPath.
In this podcast, Margareta discusses RPA’s potential to positively impact the world through “automation for good” initiatives.
At 15, Alisha Arora is a philanthropist, developer, and AI-for-good advocate. In this podcast, Alisha discusses the AI model for suicide prevention that she's building alongside Microsoft, her work as a UNICEF Youth Advocate and how she was inspired to create a non-profit organisation alongside her sister.
Anthony Baker is co-founder and CEO of Satellite Vu.
In this podcast, Anthony reveals how his company plans to use thermal and infrared imaging satellites to help assess the climate impact of every building on the planet.
Sahda Haroon is shooting for the stars. In this podcast, the 18-year-old talks about creating The Mars Generation and the Astronaut's Club to support other young people who share her dream of being on the first space crew that goes to Mars.
Aaron Simpson is founder of social enterprise Kindred.
In this podcast, Adam reveals how Kindred’s technology supports charities and why companies of the future will be measured by their positive impact over shareholder value.
BiaSciLab (Bianca Lewis) is 14, but she has already hacked a replica of the US election reporting system. In this podcast, Bia talks about creating her own end-to-end election system and running a non-profit organisation, Girls Who Hack.
Janina Nakladal is Global Director of Sustainability for Celonis.
In this podcast, Janina discusses the power of process mining and the challenges of achieving sustainability transformation.
Jakomba Jabbie has been advocating for women's rights since she was 16. In this podcast, Jakomba talks about developing a climate change monitoring app, speaking at a UN conference and how she overcame the challenges many women in The Gambia face when accessing education.
Fred Werner is a key figure in the UN's AI for Good digital platform and global summit series. In this podcast, Fred discusses why the growth of AI is as much a human issue as a technical one.
Prisha Shroff is not yet 15, but she is already determined to help solve real-world problems, starting with wildfires. In this podcast, Prisha explains how she developed an affordable AI system capable of identifying areas where wildfires are likely to begin and deploying drones to prevent them from happening.
Jacqueline Prawira is a high school senior with a passion for science and sustainable development. In this podcast, Jacqueline talks about developing Cyclo.Plas 2, a renewable alternative to plastic made from upcycled fish scale waste components.
At only 16, Vetri Vel is already developing devices that improve people's lives. In this podcast, Vetri tells the story of how his grandmother's fall inspired him to create a fall detection system for seniors.
Kiefer Ong, Pierre Yeap and See Jay Ng are the three members of Guardians of the GalaxSEA. In this podcast, the Singapore-based team explains how they have used orange peel extracts to synthesise an eco-friendly magnetic ferrofluid to help clean up oil spills.
During an emergency, reliable data can save lives.
Tech For Good speaks to the leadership of the East of England Ambulance Service.
At only 17, Emma Yang is the founder of Timeless, a mobile app that helps Alzheimer’s patients stay connected to their loved ones. In this podcast, Emma talks about the process of building her app and what it means to be named as one of the 100 Faces of Impact globally.
Alay Shah is a researcher, aspiring innovator and high school senior. In this podcast, Alay discusses the need to democratise healthcare and talks about building an eye-tracking diagnostic tool that could become a low-cost alternative to MRIs.
Tim Barker is CEO of digital mental healthcare provider Kooth. In this podcast, Tim talks about Kooth’s philosophy and shares his views on the power of data and AI to support those in need.
Helen Marsden is co-founder and director of Medichecks. In this podcast, Helen gives her thoughts on the burgeoning healthtech ecosystem, and explains why data should be at the centre of care.
Chris von Csefalvay is VP of Special Projects for Starschema. In this podcast, Chris discusses the company’s initiative to package and share data related to COVID-19 for free, supporting thousands of businesses.
Felix Ohswald is co-founder and CEO of GoStudent. In this podcast, Felix discusses the rapid growth of Europe’s first edtech unicorn, and considers what the future of learning will look like.
Anders Bergtoft is CEO of Charge Amps. In this podcast, Anders charts the EV revolution and discusses the hurdles still to overcome.
Mary Jesse is CEO of MTI. In this podcast, Mary discusses the company's diversity initiatives, how she broke down barriers early in her career, and why diversity is good business.
Fredrika Klarén is Head of Sustainability for Polestar. In this podcast, Fredrika talks about how Polestar is leveraging blockchain to ensure supply chain traceability, and why she believes tech future-proofs businesses.
Tom Wright is Head of Digital Engagement for NDL Software. In this podcast, Tom tackles the subject of technology innovation in the public sector, and he makes the case for RPA being a stepping stone to digital success.
JPMorgan Chase & Co’s Tech For Social Good team is celebrating 10 years of doing good. We spoke to four of its leading voices to find out how it has positively impacted thousands of nonprofits, as well as empowering its own workforce.
Jamie Burrows is CEO and founder of Vertical Future. In this podcast, Jamie talks about the technology systems behind vertical farming and why current solutions are only "the tip of the iceberg" in this high-potential industry.
Wendy Clark, Chief Digital Information Officer, and David Rose, Director of Donor Experience, tell us how digital and technology transformation aims to help NHSBT deliver even more for donors, employees and patients.
Albane Bruyas is COO of Scaleway, the European cloud provider breaking new ground with some of the most advanced energy and water efficiency systems in the industry. In this podcast, Albane tells us why sustainable data centres are "mandatory".
Dr. Atanu Chaudhuri is leading new research into the positive impact 3D printing technologies could have on healthcare systems. In this podcast, Atanu discusses current adoption levels and reveals some of the groundbreaking use cases.
Tom van Aken is CEO of Avantium, a company which has pioneered a plant-based plastic called PEF. In this podcast, Tom discusses how renewable chemistry could revolutionise the packaging industry.
Stina Ehrensvärd is co-founder of Yubico, the company behind Yubikeys. In this podcast, Stina reveals how the technology has helped human rights organisations and other non-profits.
Gemma McCall is CEO of Culture Shift, which has built a reporting platform to identify and prevent harassment and bullying. In this podcast, Gemma discusses the role of technology and data in overcoming this problem.
Gordie Ross is a video games developer in the burgeoning education gaming space. In this podcast, Gordie explains why gaming should be a fundamental part of our education systems.
Leanne Kemp is founder of Everledger and a global authority on blockchain. In this podcast, Leanne discusses how the technology could create a new paradigm around "tech for good".
Al Kingsley is CEO of edtech company NetSupport, and an influential voice on the topics of education and technology in the UK. In this podcast, Al discusses using tech in the right way as teachers and children adapt to the new normal.
Laurel Christensen is Chief Audiology Officer for GN Hearing, and has dedicated her professional life to helping solve the problem of hearing loss. In this podcast, Laurel reveals some of the cutting-edge innovations being applied to hearing aids today.
Rudolf Gordon-Seymour is Head of International Fundraising for Télécoms Sans Frontières, an NGO which sets up emergency communications networks during humanitarian crises. In our interview, Rudolf talks in detail about TSF’s work, along with the challenges and the rewards.
Nick Earle, CEO of IoT connectivity specialist Eseye, has enjoyed a nomadic career in technology. He's led transformation projects at $50 billion corporations, he's worked in startups and, as he reveals in this podcast, he once had the chance to quiz Jeff Bezos on the future of Amazon.
Chris Chambers works for Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency for Great Britain. Although it is known primarily for its paper maps, Ordnance Survey's highly-accurate geospatial data underpins many public sector services, and has played a vital role in Britain’s response to COVID-19. In the podcast, Chris discusses that and Ordnance Survey's £1bn digital transformation.
Neil Spann is Managing Director of Power Roll, a startup at the cutting edge of innovation in the solar energy space. In this podcast, Neil talks to Stuart Hodge about breaking down adoption barriers and how Power Roll's unique solar film is generating energy for underserved communities around the world.
Poppy Szkiler is co-founder and CEO of Quiet Mark, a company that works with manufacturers to prioritise noise reduction within product design. In this podcast, Poppy talks about following in her grandfather's footsteps to continue his fight against noise pollution.
Alex Rahin is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cervest, a startup that uses AI to help businesses protect their assets from the risks and effects of climate change. He discusses the climate emergency knowledge gap and Cervest's ambitious goals.
Martin McKay is founder and CEO of Texthelp, an international education technology company. He speaks to Stuart Hodge about the power of "learning analytics" and considers the possibility of a fully automated classroom.
Axela's CEO Nick Kelly has helped to drive innovation in the healthcare arena with his company's tech and data-centred approach to care services. He tells us why he was destined to work in the care sector, and why he believes data is the future of healthcare.