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Part II: Interview with Shivani Siroya, Founder of InVenture Fund | Microfinance vs. Micro Venture Capital: How Do They Differ?
In Part II of this two-part series, learn how micro venture capital differs from microfinance and learn why persistence & iteration are critical for start-ups.
Shivani Siroya, Founder: InVenture Fund | How Does Micro Venture Capital Help The “Missing Middle”?
In this interview, Shivani explains how InVenture Fund helps alleviate systemic poverty and tells us about a successful pilot program in Mali.
Upcoming: TEDxSoMa | Interactivity and The Digital Future | May 21, 2010
TEDxSoMa, the TEDx community located in San Francisco’s SoMa district, hosts its next event on May 21st. Check it out in SF or join the live webcast!
Interview with Dan Morrison, Founder of Citizen Effect: The Importance Of A Strong Advisory Board
In this interview, Dan talks about his background and explains how a strong advisory board is critical when launching a new venture.
Interview with Dan Morrison, Founder of Citizen Effect: How Citizen Effect Got Started
In this video interview, Dan explains the idea of “citizen philanthropy” and shares the behind-the-scenes story that led him to start Citizen Effect.
7 Ways To Help With Clean-Up Efforts of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Help communities in the Gulf with clean-up efforts following the BP oil spill. Volunteer, stay informed, spread the word, and more.
How To Recycle Your Phone & Help Save Lives: HopePhones.org [Video]
Do you have an old mobile phone sitting in a drawer that you are not using anymore? What do you do with it? In the spirit of Earth Day today, check out our interview above with Josh Nesbit, co-founder of HopePhones.org and FrontlineSMS: Medic. Learn how you can recycle your phone and help save lives [...]
Three Month Update: Mission 4636 & The Earthquake in Haiti
This week marks the three month anniversary of the Haitian earthquake. In the face of the disaster and its aftermath, one outcome continues to serve as a beacon of light and a source of inspiration among relief agencies, workers, and the Haitian people: Mission 4636. If like many, you have not heard of Mission 4636, it [...]
7 Amazing Videos To Keep You Inspired
Image by m kasahara via Flickr We could all use an extra dose of positivity as we begin the day. If you’re starting up a social venture or business, you’ll want to double the dose. Afterall, creating any new venture from scratch is no easy task. To be successful requires relentless perseverance, determination, and dedication [...]
LIVE BLOG – BSR Conference: Corporate Social Responsibility & Public Policy: Best Practices
BSR Conference: Sustainability in a Reset World – A Conversation with Pamela Passman This two-hour working session will probe the challenge of how business is exercising influence in the public policy arena. The new agenda for business’ involvement focuses on what can be contributed and how engagement drives responsibility. What is the need and role [...]
