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Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World

Manjula Selvarajah

Booking Overview

This monthly technology and innovation interview show typically features startup founders, academic researchers, engineers, physicians, and public-policy innovators working on major societal challenges. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished experts with demonstrable work in artificial intelligence, climate technology, robotics, healthcare innovation, or social-impact solutions; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 2.7k subscribers

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

philanthropy@marsdd.com

marsdiscoverydistrict@marsdd.com

marstenantservices@marsdd.com

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Host

Manjula Selvarajah - Manjula Selvarajah is a journalist covering technology, innovation, and issues shaping society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established startup founders and executives, university researchers, technical specialists, physicians, and public-policy or social-impact leaders with direct experience developing, studying, or implementing innovative solutions.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led an innovative company or research initiative, Held a university faculty, research, or institutional leadership role, Developed or implemented technology addressing climate, health, robotics, or other major societal challenges, Received recognition for innovation or achieved measurable real-world impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Murray - Energy Transition, Local Power Generation, Dormant Water Infrastructure, And Clean-energy Innovation.

Tatiana Estevez - Fog-water Collection, Water Shortages, Climate Adaptation, And Technology Entrepreneurship.

Catherine Nakalembe - Ai-enabled Weather And Agricultural Forecasting, Water Security, And Climate Adaptation.

Pedram Hassanzadeh - Artificial Intelligence For Weather Forecasting, Climate Risk, Extreme Weather, And Policy.

Leah Morris - AI Investment, Responsible AI, Economic Inequality, Scientific Discovery, And The Role Of Human Judgment.

Recent Topics

Technology, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Technology, Robotics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World
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Tapping the source: How relics of the industrial age could help power the future

September 24, 2026

Canada has always run on water. In the 19th-century, thousands of communities developed around the textile, grist and saw mills that harnessed water power from rivers. Today, hydro generates about 60 percent of the country’s electricity. But as demand strains the grid more with each passing year, could the dams that once served those now-dormant mills provide a new source of power? That’s the vision of Andrew Murray and his startup, Aslan Renewables. During COVID lockdowns, Murray went on lon...

The coming storm: How AI can help us forecast and harness the weather

August 27, 2026

Recent advances in AI have fundamentally changed how we predict the weather, making forecasting cheaper, faster and better — we can now track even the most unusual weather event with almost pinpoint accuracy. Such accuracy has never been more urgent. With climate change making weather more extreme, unpredictable and dangerous, knowing how much rain a storm may bring, or how long a drought could last, can be a matter of life and death. In this episode, we explore this quiet revolution in forec...

This uncanny moment: AI has us all lurching between hype and hysteria, but what are the real risks and opportunities?

July 30, 2026

Episode summary: The head-spinning ascent of AI is a story of scientific innovation, but it’s also, fundamentally, a story about money. Between 2013 and 2024, AI netted about U.S.$1.6 trillion of global corporate and private investment; it’s estimated that by the end of this year that number will reach U.S.$2.5 trillion. How this massive investment is transforming — and will transform — the way we live and work is a matter of fierce debate and great uncertainty. One person at the centre of th...

Frequently asked questions

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Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World
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How do I get in touch with Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World?

Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World is hosted by Manjula Selvarajah. Its publicly listed emails are philanthropy@marsdd.com, marsdiscoverydistrict@marsdd.com, and marstenantservices@marsdd.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World?

The publicly listed emails for Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World: philanthropy@marsdd.com, marsdiscoverydistrict@marsdd.com, and marstenantservices@marsdd.com.

How many listeners does Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World have?

Podseeker estimates Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World?

Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established startup founders and executives, university researchers, technical specialists, physicians, and public-policy or social-impact leaders with direct experience developing, studying, or implementing innovative solutions. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an innovative company or research initiative; Held a university faculty, research, or institutional leadership role; Developed or implemented technology addressing climate, health, robotics, or other major societal challenges. Recent guests include Andrew Murray, Tatiana Estevez, and Catherine Nakalembe.

How hard is it to get booked on Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Technology, and Robotics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

philanthropy@marsdd.com

marsdiscoverydistrict@marsdd.com

marstenantservices@marsdd.com

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