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A non-profit that helps tech people to work on the hard problems that matter in the world: problems like public health and climate change.
Sep 30, 2026
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We collected the best websites that you'll find useful as you pursue a career working on problems like climate change, healthcare, and good government.
Sep 23, 2026
We need your help with an upcoming article about newsletters.
Sep 16, 2026
This might be the most valuable article yet at Hard Problems. Learn how design can affect the creation of better public policy.
Sep 9, 2026
Dolly Parton was known for her iconic songs, but she is going to live on in everyone's hearts for so much more.
Sep 2, 2026
We created a list of the best fellowships for designers at all career stages who want to be paid while building new skills and connections.
Aug 26, 2026
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Hard Problems is hiring a part-time paid design intern in London. Please help us spread the word.
Aug 19, 2026
We have more great job listings, custom daily job alerts, and now you can submit jobs too.
Aug 12, 2026
LinkedIn has a new AI-powered search that is actually very useful for finding mission-driven roles — if you use it right.
Aug 6, 2026
In healthcare, it's no exaggeration to say that bad design can kill. Everywhere we look in health, climate, and government, bad design is undermining programs. Let's change that.
Jul 30, 2026
Our favorite books for all kinds of designers, PMs, and researchers who want to work on climate change, health, education, and good government.
Jul 23, 2026
We asked several senior designers how to join a board and what can expect to do.
Jul 16, 2026
“Job Rank” is a simple framework to identify the job that best aligns with your values.
Jul 9, 2026
We just launched a new website with helpful articles, inspiring videos, and a huge upgrade to our job board for technologists who want to apply themselves to meaningful problems.
Jun 5, 2026
We created a job board with hundreds of design jobs related to climate change, healthcare, education, and public services.
Apr 21, 2026
A Women's Day gathering in London
Feb 5, 2026
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Why passion, skill, and money aren't enough
Dec 20, 2025
4 min read
On incentives, impact, and design
Nov 5, 2025
Exciting roles in healthcare, climate, and governance
Aug 22, 2025
Hiring a UX Designer and Android Developer
Jun 19, 2025
For a long time now, I’ve struggled to find a way for my ambition to coexist with my values. But what is ambition, and who gets to define it?
May 23, 2025
A behind-the-scenes conversation with India's leading public health experts.
May 9, 2025
Opportunities for technologists in climate and public health
Apr 8, 2025
Join us online or in-person for our next event. Or take a free workshop on storytelling with Ben Sauer.
Mar 14, 2025
We discuss with ASquared whether it’s possible to run a successful digital agency with an explicit aim to make the world better.
Feb 26, 2025
We are hosting a fireside chat with a tech architect who has been working at the intersection of technology, public health, and epidemiology for over a decade.
