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by Jim Fruchterman

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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.

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Season Three Wrap-Up: Choosing Our AI Future

February 18, 2026

Season Three Wrap-Up: Choosing Our AI Future

Host Jim Fruchterman explores how AI thoughtfully strengthens human impact, not replaces it, in this season three wrap-up interview.

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February 4, 2026

More Than a Message: Debbie Rogers of Reach Digital Health

CEO Debbie Rogers shares Reach Digital Health's evolution from addressing health challenges in Africa through mobile technology to scaling solutions nationally, in an interview with Jim Fruchterman.

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January 21, 2026

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

<div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine">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.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">Full transcript: <a href= "https://techmatters.org/design-lifeline-jono-mckay-supporting-lgbtqi-youth-samesame"> https://techmatters.org/design-lifeline-jono-mckay-supporting-lgbtqi-youth-samesame</a></div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine">JONATHAN MCKAY [Co-Founder & President]</div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine">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.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> RATE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">If you like what you hear, leave us a 5 star rating on your favorite platform.</div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">STAY IN TOUCH</div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text"> </p> </div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">Write us a note at podcast@techmatters.org or follow us on LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-matters/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-matters/</a></div>

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What is Tech Matters?

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.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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