Jim Fruchterman | |
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| Born | May 1, 1959[citation needed] |
| Alma mater | California Institute of Technology (BS, MS) |
| Known for | pioneering social entrepreneur, CEO of Benetech |
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| Website | fruchterman |
Jim Fruchterman is an engineer and social entrepreneur. He was the founder and longtime CEO of Benetech, a Silicon Valley nonprofit technology company that develops software applications to address unmet needs of users in the social sector. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the MacArthur Fellowship and the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.