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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
As the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to n...
#84: Improving financial wellbeing of workers of color with OfColor
Learn how OfColor, a US-basd fintech, uses AWS to provide culturally-competent financial coaching, literacy resources, and tools tailored for workers...
#82: Unlocking open data to improve air quality with OpenAQ
Poor air quality is a major global issue causing around 7 million premature deaths per year, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countr...
#81: Elevating urban transportation with Archer Aviation
Discover how Archer Aviation is using AWS to reimagine urban transportation with eco-friendly aerial ridesharing solutions.
#80: Improving access to healthcare with ZiphyCare
Access 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 a...
#79: Becoming a leader in sustainable best practices with Canva
Canva 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 comp...
#78: Creating inclusive programming with PBS
PBS 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...
#77: Ending homelessness with cloud-powered solutions
Community Solutions is a US-based nonprofit working to end homelessness through its Built for Zero program. Built for Zero is a movement uniting citie...
#76: Season Four of Fix This
Welcome 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...
#74: Supporting justice-impacted individuals with APDS
In US prisons and jails, personal phone calls can be charged per minute and act as barriers to opportunities in the outside world which, in turn, prev...
Using Amazon Alexa to improve accessibility with Guide Dogs UK
For centuries, people affected by sight loss have turned to technology and dogs to improve their day-to-day lives with innovative solutions. Guide Dog...
#72 - Becoming a sustainable technologist with Starbucks
Starbucks supports millions of mobile orders every day. Whether you order on a mobile application, in person, or through a friend – Starbucks is alway...
#71 - Deploying a telehealth application with the US Army and Deloitte
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many healthcare providers to rethink how they engage with and treat patients. In response to these changes, the US Army T...
#70 - Improving access to fresh food with Rise Gardens
Quality fresh food is essential for day-to-day lives, but these foods can often be inaccessible, too expensive to purchase, and tough on the environme...
#69 - Navigating climate risk with First Street Foundation
As climate change increases the chance of wildfires, floods, and droughts, individuals are unsure if or when these catastrophic events will reach them...
#68 - Eliminating barriers to food security
Food insecurity and hunger are known global challenges, and as a result, many people rely on local organizations to feed themselves and their families...
#67 - Fostering a creative and inclusive gaming industry
People of all ages turn to games for entertainment, education, creative outlets, and community building spaces. Creative Assembly—a craft-led, Europea...
#66 - Powering creativity and collaboration with Netflix
Netflix, one of the world’s leading entertainment services, offers viewers a variety of movies and shows across many languages and genres—all availabl...
#65 - Working for planet Earth with Salesforce
To help build a sustainable future, individuals and organizations have the opportunity to create and follow sustainability best practices every day. S...
#64 - Improving access to farming equipment
Farming employs nearly 60 percent of the African population, but farming equipment can be hard to access across the country. Hello Tractor is a startu...
#63 - Reimagining athlete engagement at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Historically, sports have acted as a glue bringing communities together from around the world. In June, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games hopes to d...
#62 - Improving transplant patients’ outcomes using AWS
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) is collaborating with the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) from the Med...
#61 - Preserving history with the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, and it has over a century’s worth of archives including artifacts fro...
#60 – Building a more sustainable world with CarbonCure
Buildings are one of the leading generators of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. But using new technologies, organizations can reduce a new buil...
#59: Monitoring shark populations
Sharks play a critical role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem in the ocean and on land. Discover the importance of these apex predators—from biome...
#58 – Protecting African elephants
As more and more species become endangered, researchers are finding ways to protect and conserve animals and their habitats. The Elephant Listening Pr...
#57 - Advancing patient care with precision medicine
Adverse drug reactions are one of the leading causes of death in the US. While healthcare costs and medication-related mistakes rise, pharmacogenomics...
#56 – Driving sustainable water usage with data analytics
Founded in 2015 amid the Chennai water crisis, WEGoT Utility Solutions aims to help people optimize their water consumption habits to live more sustai...
#55 - Accelerating pilot training with data and ML
As the world faces a shortage of pilots, the need for cost-effective training and upskilling tools increases. To learn more, the Fix This team chatted...
#54 - Season Three of Fix This
Welcome to season three of Fix This. Hear how Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers are innovating to solve some of today’s most pressing challenges to...
#53 – 2021 in review
Join the Fix This team to reflect on another year of conversations with customers working to solve some of today’s largest challenges using Amazon Web...
#52 - Distributing emergency funds
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government created the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide financial assi...
#51 - Diversifying the tech and entertainment industries
Founded in 1867, Howard University is committed to preparing diverse, talented, and ambitious students to learn and lead across industries. In May 202...
#50 - Preserving Sahaptian, a Native American language
In honor of November’s National Native American Heritage month in the United States, the Fix This team chatted with Lisa Minthorn, Sahaptian language...
#49 – Accelerating climate research
The Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) is collaborating with SilverLining and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to run the...
#48 - Swindon Borough Council tackles litter with AI
From forgotten objects to illegally dumped waste, Swindon Borough Council (Swindon) in the United Kingdom noticed an uptick in city-wide litter. To un...
#47 – Environmental justice and green infrastructure solutions with Urban Systems Lab
The immediate impacts of climate change disproportionately affect socially vulnerable populations across the United States. The Environmental Justice...
#46 – Behind the art: Smithsonian’s FUTURES exhibit and me + you, the interactive AI and light sculpture
The Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building (AIB) is temporarily reopening to celebrate the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary with a special, 9-month...
#45 - Dr. Werner Vogels, Amazon CTO, discusses the new generation of entrepreneurs
The Fix This team sat down with Dr. Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer of Amazon and host of Now Go Build. 2021 marks the 15-year anniversary of...