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Jimmy Chen is the Founder and CEO of Propel, a software company that aims to fight poverty through technology. They are the creators of the Fresh EBT mobile app, which enables EBT cardholders to manage their benefits, save money through grocery coupons, and find jobs. Fresh EBT is used by over 2 million low-income Americans across the country. In this episode of Innovation For All Podcast, Sheana learns why Jimmy decided to start Propel and use the tools of Silicon Valley to address social issues around poverty.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why Jimmy Chen decided to focus on building tech for low income families
- What is Propel and Fresh EBT
- Why start with the food stamp program to battle poverty
- How does Propel get the experience and empathy to solve problems they might not understand
- What is the process for getting usable information from users
- What are the logistical and general obstacles faced by Propel and how are they overcome
- What are some misconceptions about the food stamp program
- Where else can the private sector make a difference and what are the challenges
Get show notes for this an every episode at innovationforallcast.com or find us on Twitter @inforallpodcast.
Original air date: 8/21/19
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Jimmy Chen is the Founder and CEO of Propel, a software company that aims to fight poverty through technology. They are the creators of the Fresh EBT mobile app, which enables EBT cardholders to manage their benefits, save money through grocery coupons, and find jobs. Fresh EBT is used by over 2 million low-income Americans across the country. In this episode of Innovation For All Podcast, Sheana learns why Jimmy decided to start Propel and use the tools of Silicon Valley to address social issues around poverty.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why Jimmy Chen decided to focus on building tech for low income families
- What is Propel and Fresh EBT
- Why start with the food stamp program to battle poverty
- How does Propel get the experience and empathy to solve problems they might not understand
- What is the process for getting usable information from users
- What are the logistical and general obstacles faced by Propel and how are they overcome
- What are some misconceptions about the food stamp program
- Where else can the private sector make a difference and what are the challenges
Get show notes for this an every episode at innovationforallcast.com or find us on Twitter @inforallpodcast.
Original air date: 8/21/19
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/support
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Simile a Innovation For All - Diversity in Tech and Business
The American healthcare system is one of the most innovative in the world. But it’s also riddled with complex challenges, such as access to affordable medications, inefficiency and administrative burdens, and communication barriers between providers. There’s clearly a better way—and at Surescripts, we have a unique sightline into what that may be. In this series, host Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing Officer of Surescripts, sits down with today’s most inspiring and innovative leaders in healt ...
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It didn’t all change in March 2020. Not really. The UK high street has been in the throes of a gradual revolution for decades. From the rise of ecommerce, to the birth of mobile, social commerce, and a growing emphasis on experience, change has been underway for a while. In fact for many, the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call. Digital transformation was no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a matter of survival. Necessity sparked innovation and customers are enjoying more flexibility and conveni ...
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