Jim’s Career

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Tech Matters

I am founder and CEO of Tech Matters, one of Silicon Valley’s leading tech for good nonprofits.

Terraso

Terraso, a Tech Matters social enterprise, is open source software for local leaders, farmers and ranchers around the world.
Aselo

Aselo, a Tech Matters social enterprise, is an open source platform for operating crisis response helplines.
Better Deal for Data

A Better Deal for Data is a practical lightweight data governance initiative for the social sector, from Tech Matters.
Benetech, Technology serving humanity

I founded Benetech to empower people with disabilities to read independently.

Bookshare library

Bookshare, a Benetech initiative, is the world’s largest library of ebooks for people who read differently.
Nexleaf Analytics

I am on the board of Nexleaf Analytics, a tech nonprofit which protects the vaccine supply for 1 in 7 babies born globally each year.
Callisto

I served on the board of Callisto, a non-profit using tech to empower survivors of sexual violence.
The MIT Press

MIT Press is the publisher of my book: Technology for Good. (September 2025)
Social Enterprise Alliance

Founding board member and past chairman for this North American membership association.
The Tech Matters Podcast with Jim Fruchterman

Tech Matters Podcast tells the stories of tech leaders who put people first when designing software.
Should I be using AI for this | Concept by Jim Fruchterman, Design by LESA Communications

The Nonprofit AI Treasure Map: Guidance for non-technical nonprofit leaders wanting to adopt AI technology.