Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Social Change: A Conversation with Jim Fruchterman
In a conversation with Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Tech Matters, on The Business of Giving podcast, the empowering role of technology in social change was explored. Tech Matters assists social advocates in leveraging technology for societal benefits. Fruchterman discussed how technology, though a small part of an initiative’s budget, can greatly amplify impact, and stressed the importance of integrating technological expertise into nonprofit boards. He introduced his new venture, Terraso, aimed at combating “data colonialism” and enhancing climate response at the grassroots level. Fruchterman’s vision involves creating a data governance framework for the nonprofit sector and championing open-source software as a community-owned and co-created tool for empowerment.
