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Online Video Production Best Practices - A Discussion with Arun Chaudhary from Obama for America

Arun Chaudhary Arun Chaudhary, New Media Road Director for Obama for America, shares his thoughts on how to produce quality online video under tight constraints.

Freeing Data to Organize People - Interview with Isaac Holeman and John Wagner from Squarepeg

A discussion with John Wagner and Isaac Holeman from Squarepeg about their vision of a world of de-siloed information that finds its way to the people who want it the most. Followed by a discussion about why there's no good reason that a 21st century start-up shouldn't create social benefit as it creates wealth.

Cultivating the Web - Interview with Diane Hatz from Sustainable Table

Diane Hatz I nerd out with Diane Hatz, founder of Sustainable Table, talking about the difference between Slow Food and sustainable food, the secrets behind making a viral video, and why she believes "you can tell people there's a problem, unless you can offer a solution."

Empowering Social Individuals - Interview with Susan Gordon from Causes

Susan Gordon A chat with Susan Gordon, Non-Profit Coordinator for Causes. She tells us a thing or two about how Causes works, how a medical student used Causes to create a 3.3 million+ strong campaign to fight cancer, and how to get your fumigator to join your Cause.

Think Global, Map Social! Interview with Wendy Brawer and Thomas Turnbull of Opengreenmap.org

Wendy Brawer, Thomas Turnbull and the Green Map TeamI talk to Wendy Brawer and Thomas Turnbull about the origins of Green Map System (greenmap.org) and what they to accomplish when they launch the Open Green Map (opengreenmap.org) in the coming months.

Also, please take a moment to appreciate how happy Wendy and the Green Map team looks in this picture. Looks like a real positive energy vibe zone.

Revealing Useful Data Via Twitter - Interview with Nate Ritter

Nate RitterA chat with Nate Ritter (who is awesome) about Twitter, why the government needs to clean up their data, and Giving Anonymously.

Open Content and Open Minds - Interview with Mike Linksvayer, Vice President of Creative Commons

Mike Linksvayer I geek out the future of content licensing with Mike Linksvayer, VP of Creative Commons. We talk about why governments probably should avoid using licenses altogether and why social benefit organizations need to open their thinking as they open and share more of their content.

Energizing the World's Grassroots - Interview with Jeremy Heimans from Purpose Campaigns

Jeremy Heimans Jeremy Heimans, founding director of Purpose Campaigns, tells us how GetUp.org became the largest political organization in Australia and why I shouldn't be so cynical about the grassroots' ability to shape global discourse.

Building a Ubiquitous Social Network - Interview With Chris Messina

chris messina Chris Messina, champion of the open Internet, talks to us about how he's trying to make online social networks "like air," and how that'll open opportunities for organizations and individuals working for social benefit.

Mobilizing the Entire Planet - Interview with Phil Aroneanu from 350.org

Phil Aroneanu Phil Aroneanu from 350.org shares some secrets about using the Internet to mobilize people to fight climate change as well as what it's like to run a campaign in 10 different languages.

Jed Sundwall: Are you in D.C.?

Phil Aroneanu: I am. I'm the only one in our crew in D.C., except for a couple of our interns. We're all spread out. There are a couple of us in San Francisco, well four of us in San Francisco, two of us in Vermont and one in Budapest. And we'll be hiring elsewhere around the world.

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