Kevin Barenblat

A new op-ed by PJMF’s Nick Cain, @FfwdOrg's @barenblat, and the @CEPData's @ESArrillaga reframes AI as infrastructure for nonprofit impact and calls for earlier funding to build and scale it: tinyurl.com/2b6tk4kr

Check out @FfwdOrg's 2025 AI for Humanity Report. It is packed with insights for funders and nonprofits who care about deploying AI with humanity’s best interest at heart. Read the 2025 AI for Humanity Report here: ffwd.org/2025-ai-for-hu…

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 support and economic empowerment.

@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…