GettingThere

Season 1 has come to a wrap and I want to thank you all for the support and love! We are already beginning preparations for Season 2 so stay tuned! In the meantime, if your circumstances allow, let's continue helping others by staying in doors and social distancing during this COVID outbreak. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. We deeply appreciate and thank all the first responders who day in and day out are fighting this health crisis. We will get through this and things will get better. Much love! Alejandro 

How can we help lower gun violence rates and victims across America? Listen to what Ralph Clark, the CEO of ShotSpotter, has to say about it. Only 20% of gun-related incidents are ever reported to the police on average. Due to this ever-growing issue in America, ShotSpotter detects, locates, and alerts local police of live gunshots. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.shotspotter.com/ If you enjoyed the latest episode, subscribe and leave us your thoughts! If you know a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for the world’s most pressing problems and would like to nominate them, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

What can we do to make it easier for families in the modern world to find quality childcare? Hear what Rachel Carrell, CEO and Founder of Koru Kids, has to say. Approximately half of the 12 million infants and toddlers in the United States are regularly under non-parental care. 93% of those 6 million children under the age of 3 are in care that is low to mediocre quality. Koru Kids is helping families find exceptional childcare that encourages positive child-development. If you would like to learn more, visit korukids.co.uk/ If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Can we track the supply chain of these large commodities to eliminate the uncertainty around fair practices? Hear what Daniel Jones, CEO and Founder of Bext360, has to say. Coffee is a $100 billion market and the second largest traded commodity in the world, yet the producers of this commodity can barely make a living wage. Daniel talks about Bext360, a company that is implementing blockchain technology to create traceability and transparency along the supply chain, to ensure fair wages, sustainability and ethical business practices. If you would like to learn more, visit bext360.com If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Every year, consumers in developed countries waste approximately 222 million tons of food. That is as much as the entire net food production of sub-Saharan Africa. Daniel Morash, founder of California Safe Soil, shares how we can cut back on food waste while using what is wasted more efficiently with our host, Alejandro Garcia-Amaya If you would like to learn more, visit https://www.calsafesoil.com. If you enjoyed our episode, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

What can we do to improve the effectiveness of government and build smarter cities? Hear what Jesús Cepeda, Founder of OS City, has to say. More than 80% of the global GDP is generated in cities, yet most cities struggle with outdated infrastructures, inefficient processes and corruption. OS City, is implementing technology services that will improve government efficiency through digitization. If you would like to learn more, visit os.city If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review.  If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we use chemical analysis of batch medication to save thousands of lives? 128,000 Americans die each year as a result of taking prescribed medications. David Light co-founded Valisure, the company that is bringing transparency and increased quality to the pharmaceutical industry. Hear what David has to say. If you would like to learn more, visit https://www.valisure.com. If you enjoyed our episode, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we use rapid reforestation to revive 7 million acres of trees lost each year in the U.S. alone to wildfires? Hear what Grant Canary, founder & CEO at DroneSeed, has to say. Fire severity and frequency is only worsening with climate change. Grant Canary founded the company that aims to make reforestation scalable and mitigate climate change. If you would like to learn more, visit https://www.droneseed.com. If you enjoyed our episode, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

What can we do to reduce the carbon footprint of the concrete manufacturing process? Hear what Robert Niven, CEO and Founder of CarbonCure, has to say. The concrete industry produces more than 4 billion tonnes of cement, which accounts for approximately 8% of the global CO2 emissions. Robert sheds some light on CarbonCure, a company that is single-handedly reducing the industry’s carbon footprint by using recycled CO2 to improve the manufacturing process. If you would like to learn more, visit carboncure.com If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we slow the production of single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives? Hear what Sian Sutherland, Co-founder of A Plastic Planet, has to say. Around 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced since the 1950s - that’s more than the weight of 800,000 Eiffel Towers. And how much of that has been recycled? Only 9%. Sian talks about A Plastic Planet, a company that is igniting and inspiring industry change from within, through initiatives, campaigns and events. If you would like to learn more, visit aplasticplanet.com If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Can we keep prisoners connected to their support systems in the outside world? Hear what Frederick Hutson, Founder of Pigeonly, has to say. 75% of prisoners in the U.S. are rearrested within five years of release. Studies have routinely shown that prisoners who maintain contact with their family and loved ones have better post-release results, as well as a lower rate of reincarceration. Frederick shares his own experience with incarceration leading him to create Pigeonly; a platform that makes it easy and affordable for families to search, find and communicate with an incarcerated loved one. If you would like to learn more, visit pigeonly.com If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How do we stop deforestation in remote areas of the world? Hear what Topher White, Founder and CEO of Rainforest Connection has to say. Deforestation accounts for 17% of all global carbon emissions and wreaks havoc throughout the entire planet’s ecosystem. Topher White has created a simple, yet incredibly effective way, of stopping the people responsible for illegal logging in their tracks. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit rfcx.org. If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com. To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

What can we do to improve food systems in challenging environments? Hear what Alida Burke, Co-founder and COO of The Growcer, has to say. One in five humans are dying, as a result of a poor diet, because food systems are failing us. The Growcer, is providing hydroponic food container solutions that are empowering restricted communities. If you would like to learn more, visit thegrowcer.ca If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

A note from our host: We just want to say thank you for tuning in and sharing your valuable time with us. Next year we'll bring amazing episodes featuring amazing leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems.  Our next GettingThere episode will be out on January 7th, 2020.  All the best!

How can we monitor our children in the digital space? Hear what Brian Bason, CEO of Bark has to say. A majority of children and teens have experienced some sort of online threat, such as cyberbullying, sexual content, internet predators, mass shootings and suicide. Bark, is a parental control monitoring app, keeping a watchful eye over children and notifying parents of threatening situations. If you would like to learn more, visit bark.us If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we use biotechnology to save millions of infant lives? Hear what Annamarie Saarinen, Co-founder/CEO at the Newborn Foundation, has to say. 2.5 million newborns die every year of sepsis, pneumonia, and congenital heart defects. Annamarie Saarinen co-founded the foundation that is leveraging health innovations for the early detection of newborn health conditions. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit http://www.newbornfoundation.org If you enjoyed our episode, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How do we reverse the effects of desertification and revitalize the earth’s soil? Hear all about it from Brage W. Johansen, CEO of Desert Control. According to the European Commission's World Atlas of Desertification, more than 75% of our land is already degraded, and more than 90% could become degraded by 2050. Desert Control has revolutionized a soil treatment process that can reverse the damage of desertification. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit desertcontrol.com Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com. To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How do we improve conditions for vulnerable populations? Hear what Tara Ramanathan, Program Director, Clean Energy of NexLeaf has to say. Every day, approximately 3 billion people rely on antiquated, traditional cookstoves inside their homes to cook, which exposes them (and the environment) to dangerously polluted air. Nexleaf has found ways to tackle this problem by collecting and analyzing data with their StoveTrace technology. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit nexleaf.org. If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we use 3D bioprinting technology to save millions of lives? Hear what Erik Gatenholm, CEO & Co-Founder at CELLINK has to say. 2,465 people die everyday waiting for a transplant. Erik Gatenholm has founded the biotech company that has developed the world’s first universal bioink; making 3D printing organs affordable and scalable. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2rTQmXt If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How do we catch criminals for crimes against our ecosystem? Hear what Andrea Crosta, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Earth League International has to say. Environmental crime is the world’s fourth largest criminal enterprise. Andrea Crosta has founded the first intelligence organization protecting wildlife and the environment through the collection of intelligence and targeted investigation. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit earthleagueinternational.org/ If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How do we reduce our food waste while feeding those who are food insecure? Hear what Gary Oppenheimer, Founder and Executive Director of Ampleharvest.org has to say.  40% of the US food supply is wasted while 12% of Americans are food insecure. Gary Oppenheimer has found an effective way of solving the mismanagement of food waste by making it easy for the millions of backyard gardeners to donate their extra produce to local food pantries. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit AmpleHarvest.org  If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guest@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on:  LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How to take high-quality medicine to every corner in the world? Hear what Ting Shih, Co-founder/CEO of ClickMedix, has to say. A rising population demands access to qualified physicians, but there might never be enough doctors to serve the people, especially in rural areas. This gap is being closed by ClickMedix, a company whose mobile platform has connected patients and doctors via tele-consultation to provide first-hand healthcare. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit https://clickmedix.com/ If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guests@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How does Kinvolved’s app help students show up to class? Hear what Miriam Altman, Co-Founder/CEO of Kinvolved, has to say. Hundreds of students are absent from school every day, leading to dropouts and the impossibility of finding a path out of poverty. Kinvolved tackles the issue of absenteeism from its very origin. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit https://kinvolved.com/ If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guests@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

How can we help those adjust to life after prison? Hear what Beverly Parenti, Executive Director of The Last Mile, has to say. We all deserve access to equal opportunities and The Last Mile (TLM), has found a way to do so. TLM is an organization focused on preparing incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through business and technology training. If you would like to donate, volunteer, or learn more, visit TheLastMile.org If you enjoyed our episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. If you want to nominate a social impact leader who is finding scalable sustainable solutions for world pressing problems, please reach out to us at guests@gettingtherepodcast.com To access more stories, blog posts, videos, quizzes (and more!), highlighting leaders tackling humanity's biggest problems, follow us on: LinkedIn | Medium | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Hear leaders tackling humanity’s biggest problems. From our education, to our health, to our security, our equality and much more, we’ll uncover initiatives and technologies, striving for a sustainable future for all of us.