Empowering Social Change With Technology

PagerDuty recently participated in and sponsored the Accelerate Good Global (AGG) summit, organized by Fast Forward, which brought together tech nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists to discuss creating social impact through technology. Key themes from the event included the power of community in driving technological solutions for societal good, the role of emotions in fostering social change, and the mutual benefits of volunteerism as a means of building empathy. The summit also emphasized the importance of being "impact-curious," where nonprofit entrepreneurs focus on solving core problems rather than finding markets for products, and highlighted various tech-driven initiatives addressing humanitarian needs, such as Tarjimly’s translation platform for refugees and Upsolve’s financial services for families. Social media's potential to amplify social impact initiatives was another focus, with leaders like Aria Finger of DoSomething.org explaining how digital platforms can drive offline action. Furthermore, success for nonprofits was discussed in terms of impact rather than profit, with metrics centered around human wellness and quality of life improvements. These interconnected themes underscore the commitment of organizations like PagerDuty to support nonprofits through initiatives such as the 1% Pledge, aimed at expanding social reach and impact.