Connected Nation

A former Microsoft Executive and Amazon Senior Vice President brings his latest (and free) program to the US

November 12, 2021 Jessica Denson Season 2 Episode 24
Connected Nation
A former Microsoft Executive and Amazon Senior Vice President brings his latest (and free) program to the US
Show Notes

On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with former Microsoft Executive and Amazon Senior Vice President David Risher.

Learn how he plans to reach one billion children with his Worldreader program, why he says readers have better lives overall, and the reason he believes  expanding broadband access can positively impact the nation’s literacy rates. 

Related links:
Worldreader website 

Worldreader app: bebooksmart.com

Follow Worldreader and its founder on Twitter @worldreaders and @davidrisherWR

More about David Risher: https://www.worldreader.org/david-risher/

Pew Research study referenced in podcast - https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/06/22/digital-divide-persists-even-as-americans-with-lower-incomes-make-gains-in-tech-adoption/