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HUMANS

by Socious

In this series we go beyond headlines to uncover the deeply human stories of changemakers who dare to make a difference.

All Episodes

Audrey Tang
Episode 6 59m

Audrey Tang

Taiwan's First Digital Minister

Recorded live at Tech for Impact Summit 2025, this conversation with Taiwan's first Digital Minister explores how rest, reflection, and radical transparency can transform societal collaboration.

Yumiko Murakami
Episode 5 1h 15m

Yumiko Murakami

General Partner, Empower Partners

The General Partner of Japan's first ESG-focused venture capital fund discusses her career journey from rural Japan through the UN and Goldman Sachs to co-founding an impact-focused venture fund.

Tara Phelps
Episode 4 1h 29m

Tara Phelps

CEO & Founder, AI Advisors Network

Tara Phelps shares her 20+ year trajectory across technology implementation, program management, and gaming — and how she's now empowering small business owners to harness the power of AI.

Ken Shibusawa
Episode 3 1h 4m

Ken Shibusawa

Founder, Shibusawa and Company, Commons Asset Management & &Capital

A leader in sustainable investment and human capital development, Ken Shibusawa discusses his journey from Japan to Africa, his work shaping global impact initiatives, and how his ancestor's philosophy inspires modern capitalism.

Charles Hoskinson
Episode 1 1h 7m

Charles Hoskinson

Mathematician, Philanthropist & Founder of Cardano

In our first episode, we are thrilled to introduce one of the most influential figures in the blockchain space — Charles Hoskinson — mathematician, philanthropist, and visionary founder of Cardano.

Seira Yun
Episode 2 1m

Seira Yun

Founder & CEO, Socious

The Socious founder shares the deeply personal journey that led to building a company dedicated to social impact — the struggles, the sacrifices, and the unwavering conviction to create change.

Chiara Lepora
Story

Chiara Lepora

Head of the Manson Unit / Deputy Medical Director of OCA, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

I became a doctor for romantic love, but along the way, I fell in love with my work. Chiara shares her unconventional journey from a cherry tree in rural Italy to the front lines of humanitarian medicine.