2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025)

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Photo of a smiling Jim Fruchterman holding his recently published book 'Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems'. The book has a blue background and a multi-color digitized heart on the front in addition to the title in light blue and white and author's name in yellow. In the background is a wall of dark green foliage.

2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025)

Show Notes

How can nonprofit tech leaders harness tech and AI to drive accessibility? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jim Fruchterman, founder of Tech Matters, about his journey from Arkenstone to Bookshare and the challenges of funding social enterprises. He shares insights on agile development, inclusive design, and why tech for good matters to the disability community.

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2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025)