How Technology Innovation Can Meaningfully Change the World

On 18 Nov, 2015 By admin 0 Comments

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Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

BNY Mellon Innovation Center
3495 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, CA 

Driven by Silicon Valley, innovation and technology have disrupted the way we experience everyday life. But a few entrepreneurs are brave enough to address the tough social challenges that haunt societies around the world. Please join us for an insightful discussion that will explore how a host of exciting social ventures are disrupting and driving impact as they innovate in true Silicon Valley tradition. Come and learn how technologists are using innovations such as drones, data & mobile to solve meaningful and challenging social problems.

The panel is moderated by 
Doug Galen, CEO of RippleWorks 
RippleWorks is a private foundation that pairs startup and technology veterans with promising social ventures globally to conquer scaling challenges.

Panelists:

Andreas Raptopoulos, CEO of Matternet 
Matternet uses drone technology for medical delivery solutions in hard to reach area in emerging markets, crossing impassable roads and impossible terrains.

David Needham, VP Technology @ Oportun 
Oportun uses advanced data analytics and technology 
to provide credit-building, affordable loans that help the underserved communities to build a better future.

Ryan Whitney, Head of Product @ Good World Solutions 
Good World Solutions uses mobile technology to translate worker voices into actionable analytics that enable socially responsible supply chains.

Date: 
Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 5:30pm to 10:30pm