Episode 6: Friendship, failure and a WILD LIFE with Gautam Shah

In this episode, I’m joined by Gautam Shah, founder of social enterprise Internet of Elephants and champion for wildlife conservation. We talk about friendship, staying connected and what it means to be a risk-taker, which may not be what you think. And of course wildlife– why most donation campaigns fall short, and how we can all shift from watching others protect the most precious parts of nature, to becoming the protectors ourselves. Walking with gorillas, swimming with whale sharks, and feeling the expanse of Antarctica, Gautam has experienced a wild life, and he’s sharing it with you and me. Come join us. 

About Gautam: 

Gautam is the founder of Internet of Elephants, which tells nature and wildlife stories through thoughtful combinations of mobile games, augmented reality, and data visualizations that use GPS and other data gathered about animals and the planet. In doing so, they hope to catalyze whole new approaches to engaging the public with wildlife. Gautam is both a National Geographic and TED Fellow.

Gautam’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/internetofelephants/

Internet of Elephants

http://www.internetofelephants.com/

About Deborah:

Deborah Mensah-Bonsu is the founder of Games for Good, which focuses on harnessing the power of video games and the video game industry for social impact and climate action. She consults for console and mobile studios, NGOs and the United Nations Environment Programme. She thrives on collaborating to create healthier cultures, products and communities and has worked with some of the most influential names in games and entertainment.

Deborah’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-mensah-bonsu/

Find more stories and get in touch: 

games-for-good.com/podcast

Host: Deborah Mensah-Bonsu

Producer: Panji Kaonga

Illustration: Jordan Stephensen