Rapid Response

How does Watch Duty deliver real-time wildfire updates that save lives?   Founder & CEO John Clarke Mills joins Bob Safian to explain how the platform sources critical information, live from a powerful network of volunteers, first responders, and team members on the ground.   During January’s LA wildfires, this community-powered system turned Watch Duty into a trusted lifeline — even for government agencies.   As climate disasters grow more frequent, it’s proof that people-powered tech can make all the difference.   Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e9MaxvHG

When wildfires tore through LA in January, one app became a lifeline.   Watch Duty founder & CEO John Clarke Mills joins Bob Safian to share how his small nonprofit became the go-to source for real-time fire updates — saving lives and earning the trust of even government agencies.   As wildfire season intensifies and climate disasters become more frequent, Watch Duty shows the power of community-driven tech to keep us informed, safe, and connected.   Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e9MaxvHG

On the Masters of Scale Rapid Response podcast with Bob Safian, our CEO John Clarke Mills shares how Watch Duty became a lifeline for millions and why we’re now expanding into flood alerts to close the last-mile gap in emergency response. Listen to John talk passionately about his brushes with wildfire, moving fast, pushing hard, and rethinking what a nonprofit can be. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gp3-fJfk Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghSAvNZQ

Proud to share this passionate conversation with our CEO, John Clarke Mills on the Masters of Scale Rapid Response show with Bob Safian. John shares how Watch Duty was born, from confusion and smoke on the ridge, to becoming a trusted lifeline for millions of people and first responders during wildfires. He talks about rebuilding trust in an emergency alert system that hasn’t kept pace with today’s disasters and how we’re expanding that same urgency to flood alerts. We know what's broken and we are closing the last-mile gap to get critical, real-time information to the people who need it most. Listen in to hear more about our team of extraordinary people who are committed to serve, innovate, and protect!

Why does public broadcasting still matter?   PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Bob Safian to make the case for why public media is more essential than ever, by providing trusted, accessible content.   As federal funding comes under threat, the future of PBS hangs in the balance. What’s at stake isn’t just programming – it’s also public trust.   Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dSRgu3Fn

PBS may be the most democratic institution in American media.   President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Bob Safian to explain how the absence of owners or shareholders keeps PBS grounded in its mission.   From Frontline to Sesame Street, PBS isn’t just fighting to survive — it’s fighting to stay true to its purpose.   Watch more on Rapid Response: https://lnkd.in/dSRgu3Fn

Say it ain’t so, Elmo! As MAGA world cuts PBS funding, how will Sesame Street, Nova and Masterpiece adjust? CEO Paula Kerger talked with me on Rapid Response about fighting for the future of public media, the role of Netflix and YouTube, and what’s worth standing up for - even when you’re under attack. Much to learn from Paula: “If you’re looking for a guarantee, you’re living in the wrong decade.” https://lnkd.in/eFBKppS6

Right now, AI feels big, fast, and a little overwhelming — but that won’t always be the case.   Canva co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht believes that in five years, AI will feel a lot less scary, and a lot more normal. He joins Bob Safian to share why our relationship with emerging tech is evolving fast, and how Canva is staying true to their morals through it all.   Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ePuBVxqC

What does it look like to scale a billion-dollar company *and* give back in a big way?   Canva co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht shares why he and Melanie Perkins are committed to donating $100M to causes they believe in — starting with community-led efforts in Malawi.   Because building a world-class business can also mean investing in a better world.   Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ePuBVxqC

Our CEO, Jim Lanzone sat down with the Masters of Scale's Rapid Response podcast to talk about the ‘rise of the Yahoo brand’ within the evolving digital landscape. As host Bob Safian said it - ‘Yahoo may be 30 years old but you’re like a start up.’ Start-up energy + 30 years of building scale = a pretty good combo! Take a listen to the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eEE-dx8w