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The Solve Effect

MIT Solve

The Solve Effect is a podcast by MIT Solve that hosts leaders, visionaries, and barrier-breakers intent on wielding technology for good. Each episode explores the journeys of people rewriting the rules for global problem solving—from questioning the ethics of data to tackling bias in AI to applying traditional knowledge in the modern world. Join us in inspiring action to global problem-solving!

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26 episodes

  1. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: Community Resilience on the Frontlines of Disaster with Build Up Nepal 29:27
  2. Stacy Brown-Philpot on TaskRabbit, Trust, and Doing Hard Things 31:19
  3. Bonus Episode: LIVE from Solve Challenge Finals 2026 34:13
  4. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: From 14 Days to Under 60 Minutes—Revolutionizing Radiology Reporting with Rology 19:08
  5. Nabiha Syed on Human-Scale AI and What We Shouldn't Build 26:47
  6. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: Helena Samsioe on Going from Launching a Product to Launching a New Industry with Crowddroning 24:30
  7. Open Source Is Mischief: Ayah Bdeir on Building a Better AI 28:42
  8. NPR's Katherine Maher on Leading "Without Fear or Favor" 32:24
  9. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: Namya Mahajan on Educating 6 Million Children for $1.50 a Year 26:24
  10. Participation is the Antidote to Despair. Joy is Resistance. Kumi Naidoo on a life of activism. 24:31
  11. Audrey Tang Wants You to Sleep More, Steer the Machine, and Save Democracy 36:43
  12. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: Ruchit Nagar on Going from 0 to 60M Impacted in Community Health 22:57
  13. She's been tracking philanthropy for 4+ decades. Here's what you need to know from Stacy Palmer. 24:41
  14. 10 Years, 10 Solvers: Rama Kayyali on Rethinking Arabic Literacy and 20 Years of EdTech Evolution 27:03
  15. Abigail Disney on Why Your Obligation to Humanity is NOT Optional! 25:44
  16. The First Ten Years of Solve! How a BIG Idea Became a Global Platform 27:44
  17. Bravery is a Muscle, Start with Who, and Other Lifetime Lessons from Veteran Social Entrepreneur Jessica Jackley 26:12
  18. A Transformative Philanthropist: Carrie Morgridge on Joyful Giving, Courage Money, and Family Foundations 26:47
  19. A Social Impact Visionary: Nazanin Ash on Welcome.US, Collective Power, and Mutual Flourishing 22:07
  20. An Aerospace Architect: Dr. Ariel Ekblaw on Extraterrestrial Solutions to Earthly Issues 26:35
  21. A Visionary Healthcare Innovator: Dr. Mohamed Aburawi on Tech, Healthcare, and Impact Investing 22:51
  22. A Tech Maximalist: Atif Javed on Human Connection Through Technology 20:26
  23. Take on the Taboo: Lessons from Legacy-founder, Khaled Kteily 30:45
  24. Wired for Change: Katrin McMillan on Connectivity in the Age of USAID Cuts 41:55
  25. A Textile Titan: Margie Yang 26:49
  26. Introducing The Solve Effect 1:15