Here’s a project I’m super excited about.
Alex and his family lost nearly everything to hurricane Katrina, and he’s working to rebuild his home and his community using some unconventional resources.
We couldn’t talk about his project in person, so I called him at his home in Mississippi. It’s the first time I’ve done a phone interview, and I think it turned out alright!
Click here for the interview - 13:30, 13MB
Click here for the complete phone call - 29:52, 30MB
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I’m always on the look out for people who are changing the world. If you know someone who fits that description, let me know!
(and, I’m always open to suggestions on how to improve the site and the interviews!)
This week I’m on the hunt for a notable blogger, a well known religious leader, and a particularly amazing photographer.
Today I’ll be talking with a guy in Mississippi who lost everything to Katrina, and is betting his future on the goodwill of others, a little ingenuity, and … shipping containers.
On Friday I’m headed down to San Francisco for iPhoneDevCamp — I’ll get my nerd on, and do some interviews. I have a couple people on my short list, but I’m looking for more!
Know anyone in San Francisco who’s changing the world? Let me know! I’ll be in town from August 1st through the 3rd.
As promised — Mark Shuttleworth answers the question!
(Don’t see a video? Click here to watch it on Google)
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It was a lot of fun to hear Mark talk about what it’s like being a cosmonaut, and about his vision for how free software can impact the developing world. Cheers to the awesome people at the Legion of Tech for putting together the event, and for providing the opportunity to talk with Mark in person.
PS: This was my first video interview, and I’m keen for feedback — what can I do better next time?
“How are you changing the world?”
It’s an easy question to ask, and a hard question to answer. Luckily, I have the easy job!
I’m looking for a broad spectrum of artists, entertainers, bloggers, politicians, pundits, geeks, freaks, entrepreneurs and everyday people — anyone who wants to share what they’re doing to change the world.
The video interviews start next week, and the first one is a doozy: Mark Shuttleworth, the South African entrepreneur and cosmonaut. I’m super excited. Stay tuned.
I’m looking for leads on interesting people living in (or visiting) Portland — send an e-mail to change@peat.org if there’s someone you’d like to see interviewed, and I’ll get on it!
