Nelly Kalu, Product and Innovation Manager at the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ), discusses why she’s moving beyond the "true vs. false" framework to analyze the underlying sentiments driving disinformation.
Blossom Johnston, CEO and founder of Idaho Partners for Good, is on a mission to rewrite the rules of philanthropy. In this episode, she challenges the nonprofit sector to move beyond "survival mode" and embrace a more strategic, entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience and the Native Hawaiian value of kuleana (a deep sense of responsibility to community), Blossom explains why we need to move away from outdated metrics like overhead percentages and toward "giving better to get better."
Is your industry slow to adopt new tech? That’s your biggest advantage. In this episode of the HeroX Speaker Series, Buka Onwuzurike breaks down how he’s applying data-driven innovation at KEO & Associates. Explore the power of centralizing processes, simplifying tech, and capturing institutional knowledge to outperform the competition.
Rebecca Teeters, Associate Dean at Longy School of Music, on building a curriculum around purpose, community, and the permission to fail.
Brad Hefford, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Gander, sat down with HeroX to talk about what it actually takes to lead a small municipality in a competitive global environment. The conversation was candid, practical, and at times, a little uncomfortable in the best way.
The space industry is entering a new era of growth, and the next generation of satellite professionals is finding a powerful launchpad in vocational education.
In a nation defined by its vast beauty, we are redefining connection, ensuring that every community stays united, informed, and resilient (no matter the challenge).
A deep dive with Dr. Morgan Swink on how the TCU Center for Supply Chain Innovation is training the next generation of supply chain leaders through hands-on experiential programs and cutting-edge research, all while guiding industry's critical pivot from a low-cost sourcing model to a more resilient, risk-weighted strategy.
Suman Roy, founder of the Zero Hunger Project and Feed Scarborough, believes that to solve social issues, you must "bring your own chair" or create opportunities instead of waiting for them. Arriving in Canada with only $42, Roy transformed his perspective on food insecurity, realizing it’s an income problem, not just a food issue. His innovative solutions include partnering with police to reduce conflict through ready-to-eat meals, utilizing idle development spaces for distribution, and launching the "RX Eats" ambulance. Now leading a global coalition across 35+ countries, Roy’s work proves that the best solutions often come from local innovators willing to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
The transformation of HIV care is underway, moving from clinic-centered models to a world where health services meet people exactly where they are.
