# Harnessing Technology for Global Impact: Darlene Damm, Faculty Chair & VP of Community and Impact, Singularity University

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Podcast: [The Brand Called You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brand-called-you-1170976)
Published: 2026-07-14T07:15:01+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Brand Called You , we explore the world of social impact, technology, and innovation with Darlene Damm , Faculty Chair and VP of Community and Impact at Singularity University. Drawing on her remarkable journey across Singularity University, Ashoka, the World Bank, and pioneering ventures in impact technology, Darlene shares how growing up in a small rural community—and learning from visionary mentors—shaped her mission to create meaningful global change. Discover valuable insights into systems-changing entrepreneurship, the founding of pioneering ventures such as Matternet and DIY Rockets, and the use of technology to solve humanitarian challenges in collaboration with organizations including the World Food Program. The conversation also explores the power of combinatorial thinking, the rise of exponential technologies, and how AI, robotics, biotechnology, and predictive technologies are transforming industries and societies. Packed with inspiring stories, practical advice, and thought-provoking ideas, this episode is essential viewing for entrepreneurs, innovators, technology leaders, social impact professionals, and anyone passionate about building a better future through innovation. Subscribe to The Brand Called You for more inspiring conversations with global leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

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