Edge of Impact

#18 Reviving Indigenous Voices of the Red Dirt: The Inspiring Journey of the Living First Language Platform

Discover how Eric Brace, Director of First Languages and Digital Innovation at The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, is breathing new life into Indigenous languages through the Living First Language Platform. Sparked by a conversation with Warumungu elder Mrs. Nixon Nakkamarra, who envisioned children thriving in both their native tongue and English, Eric’s journey as a social entrepreneur began with a commitment to culturally relevant education. The platform empowers Indigenous communities across Australia, from the Central Desert to the Torres Strait, to curate their own digital language resources, preserving words, stories, and voices for future generations. By fostering trust, bridging generations, and creating tools that are community-owned and device-agnostic, Eric’s work is sparking cultural pride and boosting literacy outcomes. Tune in to hear how this innovative platform is helping Indigenous Australians “walk the red dirt and the red carpet,” ensuring their linguistic heritage thrives in a modern world.

#17 Bees, Climate, and Food Supply: Beewise’s Fight Against Colony Collapse One Beehive at a Time

Discover how Saar Safra, a seasoned tech entrepreneur from Seattle, transformed his career to tackle one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: the collapse of bee colonies. After moving to Israel in 2017, a chance encounter with a passionate beekeeper led Saar to co-found Beewise, a company dedicated to saving bees, which pollinate 75% of the world’s fruits and vegetables. With their innovative, AI-driven Beehome, Beewise has slashed colony collapse rates from 48% to under 8% by using robotics paired with sensors, and AI to monitor and protect bees from climate change, pesticides, illness, and other lethal conditions. This episode dives into Saar’s journey from inspiration to impact, exploring how Beewise’s solar-powered, robotic beehives combat climate change, support commercial growers, and safeguard our global food supply. Join us to uncover the values driving this mission and the technology making a difference, one beehive at a time.

#16 Data with a Difference: Arbor’s Mission to Build Sustainable Smart Supply Chains

Discover how Abdullah Choudhry, co-founder of Arbor, turned his childhood experiences in Pakistan’s manufacturing hub into a mission to transform global supply chains with precise, regionally accurate carbon data. From witnessing the environmental toll of industrialization to navigating financial hurdles as an international student, Abdullah’s journey led him to Calgary, where he joined forces with three co-founders driven by a shared vision. Fueled by their love for hackathons and values of helping people, making money, and having fun, Arbor’s innovative platform empowers businesses, from giants like Canada Goose and HP to small mom-and-pop shops, to measure and reduce their carbon footprints with unprecedented accuracy. Learn how their ego-free, logic-driven team culture and weekly “build days” keep them agile, delivering solutions that bridge first-world demand with third-world supply. Tune in to hear a story of inspiration sparking insight, culminating in a global impact that redefines sustainability through collaboration and relentless execution.

#15 From Small Savings to Big Dreams: How Achieve Empowers Ghana’s Inclusive Financial Future

Discover how Huzaifa Abdulai and her co-founders at Achieve are reshaping financial empowerment in Ghana, making investing accessible to everyone, from mechanics to young professionals. With their innovative mobile app, they’ve earned the trust of over 340,000 users by offering simple, transparent tools to turn small savings into big dreams, like paying rent, funding education, or building emergency funds. Huzaifa shares the inspiring story of Eugene, a mechanic who grew his savings from 1,000 to 30,000 cedis, highlighting the platform’s impact on everyday lives. Learn how Achieve’s goal-setting features, educational approach, and partnerships with local fund managers are breaking down barriers to financial inclusion. Join us to hear about the fearless team behind Achieve, their journey to overcome infrastructure challenges, and their vision to expand inclusive finance across Ghana and beyond.

#14 Mapping the Unseen: naPorta’s Quest to Connect Brazil’s Favelas

Discover how naPorta, a Brazilian startup, is transforming favelas by bringing e-commerce to communities long ignored by traditional logistics. Founded by a passionate team led by Katrine Scomparin, Leonardo Medeiros, and two of their co-founders, naPorta is driven by a powerful purpose: to deliver everything to everyone in Brazil's favelas. Overcoming barriers like restricted zip codes and societal stereotypes, they’ve slashed delivery times from 10-15 days to just two, while creating over 100 jobs paying 150% above the minimum wage in favelas. With favelas generating over 220 billion reals in economic activity in 2021, naPorta is tapping into a vibrant market, fostering economic empowerment, and even partnering with governments to implement digital zip codes. Join us to hear their inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and impact, as they map the unseen and redefine what’s possible for Brazil’s underserved communities.