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22K to 77K🎙 ~2x weekly·14 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
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44K to 153K🇨🇦65%🇮🇹7%🇹🇷7%+4 more - Active Followers
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17K to 61K
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Blockchain for Trust, Traceability and Transfers
May 3, 2026
51m 31s
Building the Human Infrastructure
Apr 12, 2026
54m 56s
Open Source, Open Futures--Digital Public Goods
Mar 22, 2026
53m 58s
From Prototype to Planet
Mar 1, 2026
52m 39s
Humanitarian Frontiers on the Edge Trailer
Dec 11, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/3/26 | Blockchain for Trust, Traceability and Transfers | In Episode 5, Chris Hoffman is joined by Abhi Kumar (Thunes) and John Reynolds (Aleo) to make “blockchain” practical for the humanitarian world—focusing on trust, traceability, and cross-border transfers that can reduce (not replace) the need to move physical cash. Abhi explains how modern payment infrastructure is now bridging fiat rails + stablecoins through a single API, and why stablecoins like USDC/USDT are becoming a serious option for global payouts and wallet-based distribution in vol... | 51m 31s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | Building the Human Infrastructure | In Episode 3, Chris Hoffman sits down with Kate H. Wilson (Managing Director, Impact Futures Global) and Sean Burke (Strategy Lead – Nonprofit Practice, Accenture Health & Public Service) for a straight talk on what HR has to become in humanitarian and development organisations—especially in an era of AI, tighter budgets, and rising operational complexity. This episode goes beyond “HR policies” into the real work: rebuilding operating models, retaining talent when purpose alone isn’... | 54m 56s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | Open Source, Open Futures--Digital Public Goods | In Episode 2, Chris Hoffman is joined by Sandra Uwantege Hart (Mercy Corps Ventures) and Doug Smith (Acting CEO, Data Friendly Space) for a clear-eyed conversation about open source, Digital Public Goods (DPGs), and what sustainability really looks like once the pilot funding runs out. This episode cuts through the buzzwords and gets into the hard parts: why “everything must be open source” can unintentionally create abandoned codebases, how donor incentives shape what gets built (and what ge... | 53m 58s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | From Prototype to Planet | When connectivity drops, power is limited, and the stakes are life-and-death, “cool tech” isn’t enough. In Episode 1, Chris Hoffman is joined by Camille Crittenden (Executive Director, CITRIS & the Banatao Institute at UC Berkeley) and Carlos Pignataro (former CTO at Cisco, Founder/Principal, Blue Fern Consulting; tech-for-good inventor) to talk about what it really takes to build resilient, offline-first technology for humanitarian response. You’ll hear why the best systems are designed ... | 52m 39s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Humanitarian Frontiers on the Edge Trailer | Get Ready! New Season Launches in 2026! | 0m 50s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | Where to Next? | During the tenth and final episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, we discuss how the changes we have seen in the past year might influence the year to come. This broad conversation covers tech advancements and adoptions in the humanitarian sector, what is fuelling the need for partnerships, and how context-specific work can support the effective use of community-driven technologies. We also get into false perceptions about open source, the risk AI poses to open source, and why traditional w... | 41m 43s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | 3Ps: Policy, Product, Pragmatism: You Only Know What You Know | What happens when the worlds of policy, product development, and pragmatic decision-making collide in the race to create responsible AI? In this episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, we are joined by a panel of experts, Sabrina Shih, Hadassah Drukarch, Gayatri Jayal, and Jigyasa Grover, for an in-depth discussion of responsible AI development in humanitarian contexts. Together, they unpack the realities of applying AI technologies in crisis-affected settings and grapple with issues around ... | 47m 08s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | AI Regulations: Trickling up, Pouring Down, or Nowhere to Be Seen? | Who sets the rules for AI and who gets left behind? In this episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, we’re joined by Gabrielle Tran, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), and Richard Mathenge, Co-founder of Techworker Community Africa (TCA), to explore the global landscape of AI regulation and its humanitarian impact. From the hidden labor behind AI models to the ethical and political tensions in governance, this conversation unpacks the fragmented policies shapin... | 44m 34s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | The Donor Dilemma: Risk Tolerance, Innovation and Responsibility | How do donors balance risk, responsibility, and innovation in the evolving humanitarian sector? In this episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, we welcome leading voices from the donor landscape Therese Marie Uppstrøm Pankratov, Special advisor at Innovation Norway, Sian White, Director of UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub, and Zainah Alsamman, Senior Progam Manager at Grand Challenges, to discuss shifting funding priorities and the role of AI in humanitarian work. In today’s conversation, we e... | 55m 43s | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | Nowhere To Go but Up: Future Trends of AI Use in the Humanitarian Sector | As the humanitarian sector navigates significant transformation, AI is emerging as an essential tool, but how do we ensure it is used effectively, ethically, and at scale? In this episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, we welcome Nana Gamkrelidze, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Delegate at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Karin Maasel, CEO at Data Friendly Space and Board Chair at H2H Network, to discuss the latest AI trends i... | 46m 52s | ||||||
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| 2/25/25 | Aid and Algorithms: Demystifying LLMs | What does it actually take to use LLMs? We may see the prompt center and receive a beautiful answer or use a WhatsApp chatbot and have an informative conversation, but the reality is that there’s a lot that goes on in the background. There are also a lot of things that NGOs will need to consider as they move forward in a changing world. AWS AI specialist David Master and Tech Tavern founder Scott Turnbull join this conversation to discuss how evolving technology and AI are influencing the non... | 57m 50s | ||||||
| 2/10/25 | Peering Through the Data Scope: Uncovering the Unknown | How can humanitarian organizations harness the power of AI while safeguarding data and ensuring ethical use? In this episode, hosts Nasim Motalebi and Chris Hoffman are joined by experts Jeff Wagg and Matthew Harris to demystify the complexities of AI and data management in the humanitarian space. Jeff is an AI consultant for Relief International, where he focuses on deploying innovative AI solutions in fragile settings. Matthew brings his expertise from DataKind and the World Food Programme,... | 49m 10s | ||||||
| 1/20/25 | Ethics and Responsibility from 30,000 Feet | Are we ready to let AI drive humanitarian solutions or are we rushing toward an ethical disaster? In this episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, host Chris Hoffman is joined by AI experts Emily Springer, Mala Kumar, and Suzy Madigan to tackle the pressing question of accountability when AI systems cause harm and how to ensure that AI truly serves those who need it most. Together, they discuss the difference between AI ethics and responsible AI, the dangers of rushing AI pilots, the importan... | 57m 29s | ||||||
| 1/7/25 | Where to Start with Strategy? | Implementing a successful AI strategy for your social enterprise may seem overwhelming, but with the right support, the results can be transformative. In today’s conversation, hosts Nasim Motalebi and Chris Hoffman sit down with Juriaan Lahr and Lindsey Moore to discuss how humanitarian organizations can implement and build a successful AI strategy. Juriaan is the Director of Digital Transformation at the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network, ... | 51m 30s | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | Strategic Implications of AI in Humanitarian Work | How should we think strategically about AI, address its emerging challenges, and approach solutions with realistic expectations? In the inaugural episode of Humanitarian Frontiers in AI, hosts Nasim Motalebi and Chris Hoffman are joined by Michael Tjalve from Humanitarian AI Advisory, Hovig Etyemezian from UNHCR, and Nick Thompson of The Atlantic. Together, they delve into the efficiencies and complexities of AI today and its profound implications for the humanitarian sector. Guests share ins... | 53m 11s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.