E532 – Katrina German, Tech That Works for Everyone

 
 
We are the foundational generation who is creating the Internet, and it could be thousands of generations going forward who are using it. So we don’t want to ruin it right off the bat.
— Katrina German (07:30)

Katrina is on a mission to change the internet from the inside out. As the founder of Ethical Digital, she’s spent years helping organizations design tech that uplifts rather than exploits—balancing innovation with impact. She shares her personal journey from media and marketing into the world of ethical technology. She discusses how AI and data systems can perpetuate harm without intentional checks, why the voices behind the code matter, and what businesses can do today to start building with empathy and equity. Katrina doesn’t just critique the current state of tech—she offers a roadmap for doing better. Whether you're a founder, policymaker, or digital citizen, her message is clear: the future of technology is ours to shape, but only if we build it with care.

Tyler Chisholm