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The Better Heroes podcast: exceptional human stories on social impact

The Better Heroes podcast series features inspirational impact entrepreneurs who are on the frontline of the fight against climate catastrophe, global unemployment, food insecurity and social inequity.

Discover the untold stories behind the extraordinary humans devoting their lives to build a better working world. At EY, people are devoting their time to SDG-focused projects through EY Ripples, including working with impact entrepreneurs. The program brings together the combined skills, knowledge and experience of the global EY network in pursuit of one shared vision: to positively impact one billion lives by 2030.

You can also listen to this podcast via other platforms including Apple and Spotify.

12 Episodes

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Presenters Matt C Smith

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How an app could help you learn your rights

In the first episode of The Better Heroes podcast, Wa’il Ashshowwaf, CEO and Co-Founder of REYETS, discusses how people can learn more about their civil rights.
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Episode 1
Duration
32m 46s

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How women and AI are solving the translation bias

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Nour Al Hassan about how women and AI are solving the translation bias.
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Episode 2

Duration
34m 28s

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How to uplift farmers through tractor sharing

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Jehiel Oliver about helping marginalized farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa access tractors and improve their lives.
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Episode 3

Duration
35m 47s

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How to give food waste a second life

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Travin Singh, Founder and CEO of CRUST Group about reducing food waste.
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Episode 4

Duration
25m 45s

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How innovations can solve world hunger

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Rob Dongoski and Bernhard Kowatsch on how innovations can help solve food insecurity.
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Episode 5

Duration
30m 09s

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Rob Dongoski

EY Agribusiness Leader

Matt C Smith

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Why local artisans are vital to our supply chain

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Neelam Chhiber about supporting local artisans.
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Episode 6

Duration
36m 50s

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Matt C Smith

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

How to create economic prosperity in rural communities

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Sebastian Salinas about working alongside rural community members to teach entrepreneurship and economic development.
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Episode 7

Duration
33m 39s

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Matt C Smith

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

How entrepreneurs are solving the world’s toughest problems

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Édgar Sánchez and Camila Escallón on how impact entrepreneurs can help solve the world’s toughest challenges.
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Episode 8

Duration
34m 39s

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Matt C Smith

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn