TechChange

TechChange
Founded2010 (2010)
FounderNick Martin
FocusICT4D, technology, social change
Location
Area served
Global
MethodDistance learning, capacity building
Key people
Nick Martin – President & CEO
Websitewww.techchange.org

TechChange is a US social enterprise which provides courses on the use of technology in addressing social and global challenges.[1][2][3] Their e-learning platform "has been used by more than 600 students from more than 70 countries."[4] It is a registered benefit corporation based in Washington, DC and was founded in the summer of 2010.[5] The Economist dubbed TechChange as ”the Geeks for Good”.[6][7]

  1. ^ "Technology and Development: Geeks for Good". The Economist. June 27, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  2. ^ "Best Learning Resources for Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs". Fast Company The $10,000 Social Innovation Degree. Fast Company. September 24, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. ^ "TechChange: Teaching the World to Use Technology for Social Impact". Tech Cocktail blog. Tech Cocktail. August 22, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  4. ^ "TechChange | Customer Success Stories | Screenleap API". Screenleap. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "TechChange B-Corp Status". B-Corp database. BCorporation.net. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "Geeks for good". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "TechChange Company Info". eLearning Industry. Retrieved April 29, 2020.