The Impact Agenda

In the 21st century, there’s no limit to what social good can look like. Join Princeton students Evey Howe and Elise Kratzer as they talk to trailblazers, creators, leaders and team players to redefine and expand the boundaries of a “social impact” careers beyond the traditional definitions and dispel the myths that you can’t create a successful or profitable career that focuses on and incorporates social impact. Follow us as we initiate, integrate, and inspire service in our lives and others, together!

The Impact Agenda is a education podcast hosted by Evelyn Howe and Elise Kratzer, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Evelyn Howe and Elise Kratzer hosts The Impact Agenda, a education show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  S6E8: Defending Justice for All with Jodi Linker, Federal Public Defender for Northern California

  Dec 3, 202540 minS6

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Linker, the first woman to lead the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California—one of the most storied defender offices in the country. With nearly two decades of experience and a team of over 70 attorneys, Jodi represents people who can’t afford legal counsel in federal court, taking on cases that span drug offenses, immigration, fraud, firearms, and more. She shares how her office navigates the unique challenges of San Francisco, a city grappling with homelessness, inequality, and shifting political winds.</p><p>We explore the...

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  S6E7: Building, Exiting Startups & Reimagining Tech with Akshaya Dinesh, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor

  Nov 26, 202532 minS6

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Akshaya Dinesh, a self-taught engineer, Thiel Fellow, and two-time exited founder now exploring AI as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Bain Capital Ventures. After dropping out of Stanford, Akshaya went on to found Nova, a Gen Z professional network, and Spellbound, a no-code platform for interactive email experiences—both of which were successfully acquired. She shares the inflection points that shaped her journey, from coding through 45+ hackathons to teaching over 600 girls through Girls Make Apps.</p><p>We dive into her current obsession with consumer health, her work on a new companion app...

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  Episode #6

  S6E6: Teaching Tech Ethics in an Age of AI with Steven Kelts, Princeton Lecturer & Ethics Advisor

  Nov 19, 202542 minS6

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Steven Kelts, a lecturer at Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Computer Science, where he leads the university’s groundbreaking “Integrated Ethics” program. With a background that spans academia, nonprofit leadership, and tech industry advising, Steven’s work focuses on preparing the next generation of technologists to anticipate the real-world impact of their innovations—and to lead with responsibility and care.</p><p>We explore the origins of his popular Tech Ethics course, the development of his Agile Ethics framework, and why grounding all students—not just those in ST...

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  S6E5: Investing in the Future of Learning with Jessica Millstone, Founder of Copper Wire Ventures

  Nov 12, 202532 minS6

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Millstone, a leading expert in educational technology and founder of Copper Wire Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in women-led tech companies shaping the future of learning and work. With over 20 years of experience building edtech products at BrainPOP, Sesame Workshop, and Common Sense Media—as well as years in the classroom—Jessica shares how her background as both an educator and product strategist uniquely informs her investment lens today.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into what it means to support mission-driven founders at the pre-seed stage, how Jessica navigates the ba...

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  Episode #4

  S6E4: From Public Policy to ESG in Venture Capital with Jaclyn Seow, Senior Advisor at Openspace Ventures

  Nov 5, 202534 minS6

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Jaclyn Seow, Senior Advisor and former Executive Director and Head of ESG at Openspace Ventures, a leading Southeast Asian VC firm with over US$800M in committed capital. Before moving into venture capital, Jaclyn spent over a decade in Singapore’s public sector, shaping national policy across the Ministries of Law, Health, and Foreign Affairs. She shares insights from representing Singapore at the United Nations and reflects on the power—and limitations—of policymaking within a high-efficiency government system.</p><p>We explore Jaclyn’s pivot to venture capital, where she led Openspace’...

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