Posts Tagged ‘Microfinance’
“Everyone a Changemaker”, Ashoka and Google
What an event yesterday night. My wife and I were fortunate to visit the Google Campus and attend the Sixth Annual North American Fellowship Induction Program of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a social venture fund where we have been involved for a number of years, and thanks to which (thanks Michele!) my wife and…
Read MoreMicrofinance, and a very sharp brain
We would like to join other bloggers in congratulating Muhammad Yunus for having been awarded the Nobel Peace Price. The genesis of microfinance, in Professor Yunus’ own words. Not often can we find personified examples of what we write about. For 3 out of the last 4 entries in this blog, I can not think…
Read MoreMicrofinance and a Very Sharp Brain
We would like to join other bloggers in congratulating Muhammad Yunus for having been awarded the Nobel Peace Price.
Read MoreBrain and Mind Fitness Programs: resiliency, on top of attention, memory…
Today: 6.30pm: I leave the office, downtown San Francisco, and take the train. 6.44pm: just before arriving in my station, I remember I have an appointment with my hairdresser, which means I have to walk in a different direction than usual. 6.48pm: I find myself walking towards my house, opposite direction from my hairdresser. You may have…
Read MoreOn being positive
One day after 9/11, I would like to depart a bit from the primary focus of this blog and add some personal reflections onBeing Positive and on Appreciation, which is what we probably need to survive in these times. I remember a few years ago when, over brunch, my good friend Rohit proposed that Happiness =…
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