Innovating for Social Impact with Rumee Singh
Episode 72
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21st July 2024
• STEAM Powered • Michele Ong
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00:00:00
SP#072: Rumee Singh
00:01:03
Following the familial STEM path.
00:03:12
The concern that it felt 'wrong' to not know your direction in life.
00:03:57
The pivot to journalism and communications.
00:05:12
The journey home and connecting with community.
00:07:14
So, what now? Deciding what comes next.
00:07:51
A reminder of what has always been important to her.
00:08:44
Hamro Lifebank and the digital transformation of blood management.
00:14:11
Rumsan, and leveraging technology for social impact.
00:15:15
Exploring blockchain as a tool
00:15:40
Rahat, to support transparency in tracking humanitarian aid and reaching the underbanked.
00:17:08
The challenges of pioneering with new technology and the value of industry support.
00:18:30
Anticipatory Action (AA) in disaster response.
00:19:33
Direct financial access support and building community resilience.
00:20:06
Supporting digital and financial literacy in underserved populations to reduce the digital divide.
00:21:18
Technology is just a tool. The end-user doesn't and shouldn't have to know how their problem is solved.
00:23:08
Technological leapfrogging and the challenges with all forms of literacy.
00:24:26
You will always need people in the field, but tech can shoulder some of the load.
00:27:27
The challenge of balancing expanding support opportunities and scope creep.
00:31:36
Impact issues are multifaceted
00:33:52
The challenges of making impact sustainable
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