#58 20 Years of HATCHing Global Change with Yarrow Kraner

“True innovation happens when diverse minds unite to solve the world’s biggest challenges.” – Yarrow Kraner

In this inspiring episode, Alistair Langer is joined by Yarrow Kraner, the visionary founder of HATCH, a global network designed to connect changemakers and accelerate solutions for humanity’s most pressing issues. Over the past 20 years, HATCH has brought together astronauts, artists, entrepreneurs, and young innovators to spark systemic change.

From his early days building Superdudes, one of the first online social impact platforms, to leading HATCH initiatives with NASA, Intel, and global policymakers, Yarrow shares his journey of fostering collaboration, trust, and impact at scale.

This episode explores the power of community-driven innovation, the challenges of scaling impact, and the future of leadership training through HATCH’s expanding global hubs.

Highlights:

 

🔥 The HATCH Philosophy – How cross-pollination of diverse talents fuels breakthrough solutions for systemic global challenges.
🌍 Real-World Impact – Stories of HATCH-driven collaborations tackling issues like microplastics, inclusive cities, and climate action.
🤝 Building a Global Network – Why trust-based communities are the key to long-term impact and innovation.
🚀 Overcoming Challenges – Yarrow’s insights on navigating roadblocks while scaling a movement for global change.
🔮 A Vision for the Future – The evolution of HATCH into global leadership hubs designed to train the next generation of changemakers.

About Yarrow Kraner:

 

Yarrow Kraner is a renowned entrepreneur, creative strategist, and community builder, named one of the top 100 creatives in the U.S. He founded HATCH, a platform dedicated to accelerating world-changing ideas by bridging industries and generations. His work has influenced global initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and his early venture, Superdudes, grew to 1.5M users before being acquired by FOX.

With two decades of experience in social impact, innovation, and leadership development, Yarrow continues to shape the future of systemic change and global collaboration.

Listen now to learn how you can be part of a movement shaping a better world!

 

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