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Jim Fruchterman - Harnessing Technology for Social Enterprise
Jim Fruchterman - Harnessing Technology for Social Enterprise
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Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Harnessing engineering innovation and technology to further social causes is one path to social enterprise. In this university podcast, sponsored by Stanford's Center for Social Innovation, former rocket scientist Jim Fruchterman talks about how he created Benetech, an organization that uses technology innovation and business expertise to solve unmet social needs. He discusses how he has leveraged the intellectual capital and resources of Silicon Valley to create solutions that are truly life changing. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jim_fruchterman_-_harnessing_technology_for_social_enterprise
Released:
Mar 30, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
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