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Inspiring People: Stories of Innovation and Service

The Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley

Positive stories of remarkable individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. From entrepreneurs and activists to educators and healthcare professionals, we showcase people who are bringing about positive change in their communities, locally, globally, and digitally. Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley Host: Rushton Hurley Podcast Producer: Elton Sherwin For more information visit our website: rotary.cool or https://www.siliconvalleyrotary.com/

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144. Insectflux: Insect Farming

Inspiring People: Stories of Innovation and Service ·

2026/03/30

In a world where one-third of all food produced goes to waste, Insectflux introduces a groundbreaking solution at the intersection of technology, agriculture, and sustainability. This presentation explores how Insectflux, the world’s first global B2B2C marketplace, connects the agri-food industry with the insect-farming sector to transform organic waste into high-value resources, such as protein, fertilizer, oils, and bioproducts.Here’s how the platform works:→ Food producers (farms, restaurants,

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00:39:48

143. Why Investing in Empowerment, Not Aid, Is the...

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2026/03/23

Mike Leggett shares insights from over two decades of international experience in transformative education and capacity building. He explores how shifting from models of aid to models of empowerment can unleash the potential of teachers and youth to become catalysts of social change. Drawing from the work of Fundashon Awenyo in Curaçao and beyond, he invites a deep rethinking of what it truly means to invest in people, not programs.Mike Leggett is an educator and capacity-building specialist with

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00:35:53

142. Supporting the Environment the Rotary Way

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2026/03/16

This week we'll hear about a personal climate journey and its relationship to Rotary environmental projects locally and internationally. Protecting the environment was added as Rotary's 7th Area of Focus in 2020.DeAnna Pursai is a proud dual Rotarian, member of the San Jose Rotary Club since 2015 and an honorary member of the Saratoga Rotary Club since 2022. She’s been a founding member of the Rotary Climate Action Committee of San Jose, and now serves as the District 5170 Climate Action

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00:36:00

141. Transformative EdTech in Sub-Saharan Africa

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2026/03/09

Imagine Worldwide's goal is to solve the literacy and numeracy crisis for millions of children in sub-Saharan Africa. Foundational learning is the key to unlocking a child’s potential -- improving their health, wealth, and social outcomes -- and these improvements extend to future generations. With nearly half of global youth being African by 2030, the urgency to find a scalable learning solution is paramount. Imagine Worldwide partners with philanthropists, governments, organizations, and

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00:42:36

140. Airborne Biodiversity Genomics – global-scale...

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2026/03/02

The convergence of advanced genomic sequencing technologies and innovative environmental sampling approaches are enabling discovery at whole biome scales and across the tree of life, from microbes to mammals. These technologies are taking us ever closer to the realization of the lifeform detection capabilities of the fictional Star Trek tricorder. Environmental DNA (eDNA) comprises trace amounts of genetic material shed by organisms as they traverse and interact with their environment. Genetic

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00:29:50

139. Libraries as Hubs of the Sharing Economy

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2026/02/23

Libraries are more than places to borrow books; they are dynamic centers of community connection and resource sharing. From lending tools to hosting community meetings and supporting local solutions to global challenges, libraries play a vital role in the sharing economy. Present in diverse communities around the world, they enable patrons to engage and escape, key elements of personal and collective well-being. Join us to explore how libraries are advancing sharing and sustainability actions,

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138. The Memory Project

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2026/02/16

This episode refers to a number of visuals that are in the video version which can be seen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fbnO3K6fxKt9pfaTp8mYn or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zxlfSvqAhOY• We believe the message is an important one, even if you do not watch the video, and hope that you will enjoy this and every episode of our series.Ben Schumaker first spoke to the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley in 2016 to tell the story of the Memory Project, a youth arts organization he founded in

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00:27:28

137. Sporting Events and Anti-Trafficking Efforts in...

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2026/02/09

2026 will see three major sporting events in Santa Clara County, the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness, and FIFA World Cup. There has been attention to the issue of human trafficking at sporting events, and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar brought the realities of labor exploitation to the international stage. Learn about what data tells us about sporting events, trafficking, and exploitation. Santa Clara County hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016 and a regional workgroup, No Traffick Ahead was created to

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00:32:33

136. Global Care for People with Bleeding Disorders

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2026/02/02

The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) works to ensure that every person with a bleeding disorder has access to safe, effective, and sustainable care, no matter where they live. Around the world, thousands of people with bleeding disorders still face life-long pain, disability, and even early death due to a lack of diagnosis and treatment. In this talk, WFH Medical and Humanitarian Aid Director, Dr. Assad Haffar, and WFH Head of Corporate & Community Partnerships and National Director of WFH

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00:30:55

135. Why Your Resume Never Reached a Human

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2026/01/26

Most job seekers don't know their resumes are screened by algorithms before humans ever see them. With 75% of employers using Applicant Tracking Systems, qualified candidates often get filtered out instantly while hiring managers can't find good talent.Soubhik Dawn, founder of AI career platform Upplai, will reveal how hiring really works today, and demonstrate how AI is now empowering candidates to optimize their applications effectively. You'll see live examples of resume

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00:38:00

134. How Rotary is Changing - District Governor Visit

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2026/01/19

Following visiting clubs all over our district, our district governor talks at both practical and philosophical levels about shifts happening (or should be happening) within Rotary.Herb Ritter has been a dedicated Rotarian for four decades. He is the 5170 District Governor in 2025-06, and has held a wide variety of leadership positions, including club president. Professionally, he enjoyed a successful 32-year career at Schneider Electric before venturing into entrepreneurship. Herb's commitment

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00:34:23

133. Work & Learn from Anywhere

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2026/01/12

The way we live, work, and learn is being transformed at an unprecedented pace. Families around the world are seeking more freedom, flexibility, and purpose - not just in their careers, but in the way they raise and educate their children. Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares how the future of work and learning is evolving and why so many families are reimagining what’s possible.Drawing from her own journey as a mother of four and global entrepreneur, Elodie explores how Boundless

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00:37:29

132. Guy Kawasaki: Conventional Business Wisdom...

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2026/01/05

This week's speaker is someone many of us have followed for decades. Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable People podcast, author of Wiser Guy, Think Remarkable, and sixteen other books, and adjunct professor at UC Santa Cruz. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.In this talk,

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131. Upgrading the Scientific Capacity of Uganda

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2025/12/29

Our speaker, Robert Freeman, spent nineteen years in the computer industry, rising to Vice President at the seventh largest software company in the world. After that, he taught at Los Altos High School for 16 years. In 2011, he was named "Bay Area Teacher of the Year" by the San Francisco 49ers Organization.In 2007, Freeman founded The Global Uplift Project. TGUP offered high school students the chance to build classrooms in developing-world countries from donations of one dollar. In 2020,

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130. The Sungai Watch: Restoring Rivers, Renewing Life

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2025/12/22

After finding success in scaling their trash barriers to intercept plastic waste before it enters the ocean, Sungai Watch launched the Cleanup Collective as the next step in expanding their impact. The program transforms financial contributions into direct, measurable waste removal, tackling plastic pollution not only in rivers but also in mangroves, rice fields, and coastal areas.North Bali provides a powerful example of why adaptability matters. The region is drier, with steeper landscapes and

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00:27:18

129. Teens Who Invest: Financial Literacy Education

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2025/12/15

Teens Who Invest is a team of students helping students to build a strong foundation in personal finance and entrepreneurship—essential life skills for real-world success.These are teenagers who want students globally to have the opportunity to learn something not typically taught in schools. The team's presentations are a mix of lectures and activities starting with the fundamentals of personal finance, identifying needs and wants, building a budget, saving and investing, along with some advanced

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00:31:50

128. Poverty Might Be Closer Than You Think

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2025/12/08

" A majority of Americans will at some point in their lives experience poverty."There are many myths and stereotypes surrounding the issue of poverty in the United States. One of the more widespread myths is that poverty strikes other people but not myself -- that poverty is an issue of "them" not "us." In contrast to this belief, our speaker will introduce research that indicates a majority of Americans will at some point in their lives experience poverty.As part of

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00:30:54

127. Inspiring the Next Generation of Solar...

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2025/12/01

We Share Solar's mission is to equip teachers to inspire the next generation of Solar Solutionaries™. Building on the successes of the original Solar Suitcase, We Share Solar (WSS) is proud to announce a new program model and improved hands-on experience for youth. The Solar Suitcase Learning Kit is a stand-alone solar system that has been designed specifically for teaching and learning.When students in the US participate in a We Share Solar program at their school they will also be connected to

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00:31:02

126. Elton's Stroke Story

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2025/11/24

In December 2019, Elton had a stroke. This is the story of how his daughter rushed him to the Stanford ER, his treatment, his recovery, his subsequent quest to identify the cause of his stroke, and how to prevent another one. For more info on Elton's stroke check out this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dkQIUUccg9pK5yb0JZ1EHSometimes an event, a moment in time, changes your world, and you become an expert in something that you had never paid much attention to. This stroke was one such

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00:27:17

125. Environmental Protection in a South African...

Inspiring People: Stories of Innovation and Service ·

2025/11/17

Dino Sakkas is a retired aerospace engineer and an active member of the Rotary Club of Cupertino, where he channels his energy into advancing environmental sustainability. An advocate of Rotary’s Environmental Area of Service, he leads projects such as installing solar panels on charitable nonprofit residences (a project we've highlighted in one of our club's programs before), supporting the adoption of heat pump water heaters, and helping organizations maximize the benefits of clean

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