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On this week's episode of the AshokaTECH Podcast, host Alex Budak interviews social entrepreneur Howard Weinstein, who is giving the gift of hearing to thousands in the developing world. Batteries for hearing aids cost about $1US per week, which can be incredibly cost-prohibitive. Weinstein developed an innovative way of recharging the hearing aids through solar power, reducing cost dramatically and allowing thousands to use hearing aids when they otherwise would not be able to do so.Â
Last week Ashoka's Changemakers hosted an online discussion with Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow, Howard Weinstein. Listen to Howard's story in his own words, check out the Ashoka Tech discussion with Howard on Changemakers and see below for his top ten tips for aspiring social inventors and entrepreneurs.
10) Have a sense of humor
9)Â Be stubborn and stupid
8) Know what you do not know
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