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Don Gould - Pure Water 4 All Dec 02, 2005

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When people ask Don Gould how he knows that his product works, he answers: "Because babies stop dying." As part of a social enterprise consortium, Gould, who is both a product designer and ceramicist, helped to design and deploy simple, effective water filtration devices to the developing world. In this audio interview, he talks with Globeshakers host Tim Zak about both the traditional production techniques and the new economy models for collaboration.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/don_gould_-_pure_water_4_all

Darrell Hammond - The Importance of Play for Children Nov 23, 2005

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Play affects children's quality of life. Yet, in many communities, schools, and families, this element has been pushed to the back burner. In an audio interview with Globeshakers host Tim Zak, Darrell Hammond envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. Since 1995, KaBOOM! has used its innovative community-build model to bring together business and community interests to construct more than 850 new playgrounds and skateparks, and renovate 1,300 others nationwide.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/darrell_hammond_-_the_importance_of_play_for_children

Andrew Zolli - Globeshakers with Tim Zak Aug 27, 2005

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Futurist, design strategist, and author Andrew Zolli specializes in helping people and institutions see, understand, and act upon complex change. In this audio interview with Globeshakers host Tim Zak, Zolli discusses some of the grand challenges facing the globe, as well as emerging technologies that may address them.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/andrew_zolli_-_globeshakers_with_tim_zak

Greg Steltenpohl - Tales from the Trenches Jan 01, 2005

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As the founder of Odwalla, Greg Steltenpohl created what has become one of the leading U.S. suppliers of fresh juice and beverages. In this audio lecture, Steltenphohl reminisces about how he started up his company, and reflects on the importance of supporting a new model of capitalism that enriches communities and makes enterprises more socially and environmentally responsible.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/greg_steltenpohl_-_tales_from_the_trenches