Kevin Barenblat @barenblat
Co-founder, Fast Forward @FfwdOrg, accelerating AI-powered nonprofits ffwd.org San Francisco, CA Joined December 2006-
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At PagerDuty, we know that technology can transform how organizations operate and create lasting impact. That’s why we’re proud to support @FfwdOrg's 2025 Accelerator, which is fueling the growth of tech nonprofits tackling complex global challenges such as climate, mental health…
@FfwdOrg, our grantee, launched its 2025 Accelerator cohort, welcoming 10 game-changing #TechNonprofits using innovation to drive impact in health, climate, poverty, and more. These founders are shaping the future of #TechForGood, & we can’t wait to see their impact! 🚀
Thank you to @boston25 & @ksullivannews for featuring @Reboot_Rx & @LauraBKleiman! The segment highlights our work advancing affordable, evidence-based #cancer treatments and how it could be a game changer. Watch: boston25news.com/news/local/its… @DRKFoundation #TheSolutionMayAlreadyExist
Fast Forward’s portfolio made major strides in 2024: @Quill_org reached 5% of K-12 students, @LennyLearning grew 10x, and @koko hit 160M impressions. We've secured $1B+ in follow-on funding and transformed 262M lives. Check out our 2024 Impact Report: ffwd.org/impact-report
In partnership w/ Los Cien Sonoma County & @comcastbusiness, Fast Forward joined the "Bridging the Resource Divide with Technology" event to discuss solutions for Sonoma County’s youth mental health crisis.
.@vox's @adamclarkestes dives into AI agents. @barenblat weighs in with its real-world impact, pointing to @digitalgreenorg: "Giving the agent more flexibility to figure out the problem is really helpful for people when they’re trying to solve problems." vox.com/technology/399…
Some articles get clicks. Others start conversations. Fast Forward's @barenblat & @Googleorg's Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink mapped how AI is driving impact for nonprofits. Now it’s a Top 10 @SSIReview article of 2024. Read it here: ssir.org/articles/entry…
.@barenblat's AI for Humanity newsletter just dropped the greatest hits of 2024. From transforming Indian courtrooms to mapping emissions, nonprofits are proving what’s possible: 250+ orgs, 40+ countries, real impact. Press play: aiforhumanity.substack.com/p/ai-for-human…
.@Tiff_Tastic grew up a mile from Yale, but higher education felt out of reach. Now, her nonprofit, Uprooted Academy, pairs AI with heart to guide students through admissions. 10K+ served, aiming for 100K by 2030. Because every student deserves a chance. ffwd.org/blog/how-tiffa…
New look, same mission. Fast Forward is stepping into its second decade with a brand refresh. After 10+ years of backing the boldest tech nonprofits out there, we decided it was time to zhuzh things up. Check us out: ffwd.org/blog/new-look-…
This month in What’s Good in Tech: @barenblat hosts a @TEDAI2024 panel on AI-powered nonprofits, @HPE raises $1.2M for social impact, and Fast Forward is hiring! Subscribe for more. signup.ffwd.org/whatsgoodintech
Fast Forward alum Farmers for Forests is using AI and drones to support reforestation in India. Co-founded by Arti Dhar, they monitor tree health and carbon capture, boosting restoration and farmer livelihoods. More in AI for Humanity! buff.ly/3tOhLdx
We’re thrilled to host the AI & Social Impact panel at @TEDAI2024 today! Fast Forward’s @barenblat is joined by Rikin Gandhi (@digitalgreenorg), @TuronGemma (@Ersiliaio), and @Vishal27Sunil (@learning_rocket). Check out their stories in this video: youtu.be/8A0Vx13JMXY?fe…
📚 Today, we’re spotlighting Abdulhamid's @DarselTech! Darsel’s AI-powered chatbot mimics human-human tutoring, providing math support for young people in LMICs. Subscribe to AI for Humanity for more AI-powered nonprofit goodness! aiforhumanity.substack.com
Another article in the AI-Powered Nonprofit Series is live in @SSIReview! The topic? AI-powered nonprofits reimagining education. Explore the impact of these organizations in this piece co-authored by @barenblat and Brooke James of Teaching Lab Ventures. ssir.org/articles/entry…
@barenblat @FfwdOrg Explore the series of articles on AI-powered #nonprofits deploying #artificialintelligence in creative, powerful, and rapidly changing ways. @FfwdOrg ssir.org/introducing-ai…
@FfwdOrg’s @barenblat & Teaching Lab Ventures’ Brooke James explore how #nonprofits using #AI are re-imagining education in @SSIReview’s article: le.fyi/ssir-AI @LearnEQ uses #AI to automate #CurriculumAlignment and produce assessments for communities without Internet.
“AI can support teachers so they don’t feel spread so thin in a job where they’re asked to do as much as possible with few resources.” @barenblat (@FfwdOrg) & Brooke James (Teaching Lab Studio) examine how #AI is being used by #education #nonprofits: ssir.org/articles/entry…
Tech Nonprofits: Scale with Fast Forward’s Startup Accelerator! Gain $25K, community, mentorship, and more. Don't just take our word for it. Namya from @learning_rocket shares: "We feel supported by Fast Forward and grateful to be in their orbit." 👉 ffwd.org/accelerator
Exciting Panel Alert! 📣 This Tuesday, 8/27, 10 AM PT, catch @FfwdOrg’s @barenblat as he discusses AI & economic opportunity with @sffed. He'll be joined by @raffi (@EmCollective), Nick Arevalo (@tippingpoint), and @LilsG31 (@KaporCenter). Tune in here! 👉 sffed.us/4cuueDy
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