Prof. Jack Sim, "Mr. Toilet," shares how to use social innovation and leverage models to create massive, sustainable global impact on a small budget.

Steve Baughman Jensen, a former trial lawyer turned racial justice advocate, explores the personal and systemic impact of his family’s history with slavery to transform grief into responsibility.

"Project Ix Kuk is a women’s health initiative in Guatemala focused on preventing cervical cancer through community-based HPV screening and immediate care. Working in partnership with local midwives, hospitals, and public health leaders, the project introduces self-collected HPV testing using modern PCR technology and ensures timely follow-up... By centering privacy, cultural respect, and local capacity-building, Project Ix Kuk strengthens existing healthcare systems [and] reduces barriers to early detection."

Dr. Josef Parvizi, a Stanford neurologist and founder of Ceribell, discusses how irrational fear and attachment to past conventions hinder medical progress. He introduces his AI-powered "stethoscope for the brain" to improve critical care.

This week, Dr. Daniela Shebitz and John Evangelista explore the impact of Miyawaki microforests in restoring ecological resilience within urban communities. Discover how these dense, native plantings are being used to combat climate change, mitigate flooding, and boost biodiversity in formerly redlined neighborhoods.

Explore how immersive volunteer travel transforms communities and travelers alike with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware. Learn to use creativity and compassion to break down borders and solve global challenges through service.

In a world where one-third of all food produced is wasted, Insectflux is pioneering a circular solution that turns organic waste into high-value assets. This program features Jason Elate, Founder and CEO of Insectflux, as he details the operation of the world’s first global B2B2C marketplace connecting the agri-food industry with the insect-farming sector.

Key Takeaways:

• Closing the Loop: The platform allows food producers (farms, restaurants, and grocery chains) to list organic byproducts which are then purchased by insect farms.

• Valuable Outputs: These farms raise black soldier flies and crickets to create sustainable protein, fertilizers, and oils for use in aquaculture, pet food, and biotech.

• Systemic Innovation: By digitizing and decarbonizing food systems, Insectflux demonstrates how technology can unlock natural abundance to create a zero-waste economy.

In this talk, Mike Leggett shares insights from over two decades of international experience in transformative education and capacity building. He explores how shifting from models of aid to models of empowerment can unleash the potential of teachers and youth to become catalysts of social change. Drawing from the work of Fundashon Awenyo in Curaçao and beyond, he invites a deep rethinking of what it truly means to invest in people, not programs.

In this presentation hosted by the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley, speaker DeAnna Pursai outlines a personal and organizational shift toward environmental advocacy. Pursai, serving as the Climate Action Chair for Rotary District 5170 and Vice Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) BigWest, discusses the evolution of Rotary International’s mission.

This week’s Rotary eClub meeting features Joe Wolf, Co-Founder of Imagine Worldwide. Discover how solar-powered, offline EdTech is solving the literacy crisis for millions of children in Sub-Saharan Africa through scalable, research-based learning solutions.

This week’s meeting of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley features David Duffy, an expert in wildlife disease genomics from the University of Florida, who explores how advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing can identify diverse lifeforms from trace genetic material found in air, water, and soil. He discusses the revolutionary potential of these "tricorder-like" technologies for applications ranging from biodiversity conservation and pathogen surveillance to drug discovery and human genetic analysis.

This week’s meeting of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley (scheduled for February 23, 2026) features Hazel Onsrud, a public librarian and sustainability advocate, discussing the evolving role of libraries.

Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley welcomes Ben Schumaker, founder of the Memory Project, for an update on his global youth arts initiative. Ben shares the history of the Memory Project, new efforts to support education for Afghan girls, and the challenges facing art education today. With over 300,000 young artists creating portraits for children in 58 countries, Ben invites members to help explore future directions for strengthening the organization.

With Santa Clara County set to host the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the region is bracing for the increased risk of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Drawing on lessons from Super Bowl 50 and the recent World Cup in Qatar, the regional workgroup No Traffick Ahead is reuniting to implement a comprehensive, social leverage model to protect human rights and educate the community on how to report harm.

The way we live, work, and learn is changing faster than ever. Families everywhere are rethinking what’s possible—seeking more freedom, flexibility, and purpose in both career and education.

In this inspiring talk, Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four, and how Boundless Life is helping families live and learn abroad through place-based education, meaningful community, and the freedom to work from anywhere.

In today's competitive job market, roughly 75% of employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen candidates. This means that before a hiring manager ever sees your application, an algorithm has already decided whether you are a "match."

Soubhik Dawn, founder of the AI career platform Upplai, explains that many highly qualified candidates are filtered out instantly simply because they haven't optimized their resumes for these digital gatekeepers.

Rotary International is an organization with a deep-seated history, but as the world evolves, so must its methods of service and community. This week, we welcome Herb Ritter, District Governor of District 5170, to discuss the organization's ongoing transformation.

Herb draws on his forty years of experience as a dedicated Rotarian to examine the shifts necessary to stay relevant in a modern, digital-first world.

The traditional boundaries between career, family, and education are dissolving at an unprecedented pace. This week, we explore how modern families are reclaiming their freedom and purpose by embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes flexibility and global citizenship.

Guest speaker Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares insights from her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four.

We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Guy Kawasaki—chief evangelist of Canva and former Apple visionary—to our latest program.