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Fix This
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This is Fix This. A bi-weekly podcast of bites-sized stories from Amazon Web Services (AWS). We talk to leaders from around the globe about how they use technology to fix some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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#83: Untangling the fabrics of life with Descartes Labs
Aug 20, 202400:14:12Tap to summarizeAs the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to new users and applications. Descartes Labs, a cloud-based platform, is on a mission to help organizations across multiple sectors analyze satellite imagery, sensor data, and other geospatial information at scale. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Descartes Labs offers customers cost-effective, scalable solutions to extract valuable insights that inform critical business decisions and drive sustainability efforts. The Fix This team sat down with Carly Beneke and Nicole Booths Toigo, leaders at Descartes Labs, to share how the company's all-in approach on AWS has enabled them to streamline data management, optimize compute resources, and rapidly prototype and deploy new analytics.
Transcribe →#84: Improving financial wellbeing of workers of color with OfColor
Jul 9, 202400:17:38Tap to summarizeOfColor is a fintech dedicated to improving the financial well-being of workers of color. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), OfColor can offer end users financial coaching, literacy resources, and fintech tools tailored to the lived experiences of employees of color. OfColor continues to partner with Enterprises to bring these invaluable offerings directly to workers, delivered with empathy and understanding by coaches of color who understand their unique challenges. To learn more, the Fix This team sat down with Yemi Rose, CEO and founder of OfColor. Throughout the episode, Yemi discusses how OfColor is tackling the racial wealth gap head-on, the tangible impact they're creating for both employees and companies, and his vision for scaling this much-needed solution with the help of AWS.
Transcribe →#82: Unlocking open data to improve air quality with OpenAQ
May 17, 202400:11:52Tap to summarizePoor air quality is a major global issue causing around 7 million premature deaths per year, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries. OpenAQ is an organization dedicated to identifying solutions to this large issue. OpenAQ uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to collect and harmonize open air quality data from government sources and low-cost sensors around the world, ingesting around 10-12 million measurements daily. To learn more, the Fix This team sat down with Russ Biggs, director of technology at OpenAQ. Russ shared how AWS Lambda helps OpenAQ scale its data collection and harmonization pipeline in a serverless manner. And helps scientists, environmental justice groups, and community organizations access OpenAQ's data to study air pollution impacts, advocate for regulations, and raise awareness.
Transcribe →#81: Elevating urban transportation with Archer Aviation
Mar 8, 202400:14:35Tap to summarizeGrowing urban populations and increasing traffic congestion pose significant challenges for transportation systems. Commuters face lengthy travel times, increased emissions, and reduced productivity. Traditional ground transportation solutions are often inadequate, leading to frustration and environmental concerns. Archer Aviation aims to address these issues by introducing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for aerial ridesharing. By using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partnering with United Airlines, Archer can offer scalable, sustainable, and efficient solutions for transportation that reduces travel times, emissions, and congestion while enhancing accessibility and connectivity within cities. To learn more, the Fix This team sat down with Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer at Archer Aviation.
Transcribe →#80: Improving access to healthcare with ZiphyCare
Aug 9, 202300:10:37Tap to summarizeAccess to healthcare is critical to an individual's quality of life, but around the world, many struggle to have their basic needs met. ZiphyCare is an organization dedicated to removing barriers that prevent populations from accessing critical care. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), ZiphyCare has created a scalable solution that combines in-person and virtual care to more patients than ever before. The Fix This team sat down with Dr. Rada Sumareva, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), to learn more about how ZiphyCare improves access to care and delivers wifi, laptops, and any other resources that can positively facilitate the visit.
Transcribe →#79: Becoming a leader in sustainable best practices with Canva
Jun 8, 202300:09:26Tap to summarizeCanva is a digital art platform that allows users to express themselves and create content with a push of a button. Canva is the first Australian company to sign onto The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 that was co-founded by Amazon in 2019. Canva is more than a digital tool, it is also a leader in supporting sustainability best practices. Canva has reached a 90 percent reduction in cloud service emissions and using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Customer Carbon Footprint Tool, it can forecast future emissions and strategies to reach its sustainability goals. To better understand how Canva uses AWS, the Fix This team sat down with Mike Williams, head of sustainability at Canva. Mike shares the importance of working together and using multi-step plans to see results.
Transcribe →#78: Creating inclusive programming with PBS
May 10, 202300:14:06Tap to summarizePBS is a public broadcasting service on a mission to build out new content and programs that serve the US population. It builds on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver relevant content for viewers of all ages, create new programs that bring diverse voices and perspectives forward, and improve accessibility so everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow with PBS. To learn more about how PBS uses AWS to advance its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, the Fix This team sat down with Sylvia Bugg, chief programming executive and general manager of general audience programming at PBS.
Transcribe →#77: Ending homelessness with cloud-powered solutions
Feb 24, 202300:19:11Tap to summarizeCommunity Solutions is a US-based nonprofit working to end homelessness through its Built for Zero program. Built for Zero is a movement uniting cities with the tools and strategy they need to help those affected by homelessness. By using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Community Solutions can create and share dashboards with local organizations to help visualize progress and facilitate on the ground research. To better understand how the Built for Zero program is directly supporting local organizations in the US, the Fix This team sat down with Lauren D'Amico, a member of the Built for Zero infrastructure team, Eileen O'Donnell, executive director of Coming Home of Middlesex County, and Christiana Osawe, system solution navigator at Coming Home of Middlesex County, to hear how Middlesex County, New Jersey has directly benefited from the Built for Zero services.
Transcribe →#76: Season Four of Fix This
Jan 25, 202300:01:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to season four of Fix This. Subscribe to be the first to hear how organizations around the world are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to solve some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Transcribe →2022 in review
Jan 6, 202300:17:06Tap to summarizeTune in for a 2022 recap featuring customers from around the world.
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