Humanitarian Frontiers
Chris Hoffman
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The "Humanitarian Frontiers" podcast series explores how cutting-edge technologies like AI and Edge Tech are fundamentally transforming global aid, featuring deep-dive conversations with innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders. Each season—such as 'Humanitarian Frontiers in AI' and 'Humanitarian Frontiers on the Edge'—delivers essential insights into the strategies, challenges, and ethical considerations for deploying scalable tech solutions in complex humanitarian environments.
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S2E6 Financing the Digital Humanitarian Shift
In Episode 6, Chris Hoffman is joined by Kenneth Kou (Head of Venture Lab / Crypto for Good Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures) and Simon Meldrum (Innovative Finance, IFRC; Executive Director, Humanitarian…
S2E5 Partnerships that Matter
In Episode 5, Chris Hoffman is joined by Fran Baker (Director of Sustainability, Social Impact, and Innovation at Arm), Shane O’Connor (Innovation Manager, Emerging Tech, UNICEF Office of…
S2E4 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S2E1 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 &…
S2E1 Humanitarian Frontiers on the Edge Trailer
Get Ready! New Season Launches in 2026!
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Humanitarian Frontiers has published 17 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Business, Government.
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