Tech Matters

Author: Jim Fruchterman

In a landscape where the tech industry's reputation often precedes it, veteran social entrepreneur and Tech for Good pioneer Jim Fruchterman, along with many extraordinary change-makers, have been rewriting the narrative by using their tech skills to build a better world and drive positive social change. Through in-depth interviews unveiling the workings of some of the most transformative social impact organizations, you'll discover how individuals have harnessed the power of technology to confront the world's most pressing challenges. Prepare for a wealth of insights about how to enter the Tech for Good field, best ideation practices, effective exit strategies, ethical use of data, funding wisdom, and more. Whether you're part of a nonprofit, the tech sphere, government sector, or at the helm of social change, our podcast is your compass to ensure that, when designing software, you're putting people first. -- Hosted by Jim Fruchterman. Production: Gabriele Sha. Sound Engineering: Phil Kadet.
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Breaking the Silence: Helping Survivors of Assault with Tracy DeTomasi of Callisto
Episode 2
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

CONTENT WARNING: This episode makes reference to sexual assault. In this episode, Jim speaks with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, a nonprofit using secure technology to connect survivors of sexual assault and expose serial perpetrators. Tracy, a licensed clinical social worker, explains how Callisto's end-to-end encrypted platform lets survivors safely discover if their assailant has harmed others — and why confidentiality, trust, and survivor choice are at the core of its design. Full transcript: https://techmatters.org/podcast-s3-ep2-callisto TRACY DE TOMASI (CEO) Tracy De Tomasi has over 20 years of experience in leadership with deep expertise in gender-based violence, having developed trauma-informed programs, changed domestic violence laws in the U.S., and led global projects supporting survivors. She has helped organizations design technology-driven tools for prevention and education, from mobile apps and safety devices to VR trainings on DEI and anti-harassment. RATE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE If you like what you hear, give us a like, rating or review on any platform! STAY IN TOUCH Write us a note at podcast@techmatters.org or follow us on LinkedIn.