Posts Tagged ‘Social-Entrepreneurship’
Improving the world, and one’s brain, at the same time
My wife and I just came back from an inspiring Goldman Prize Award ceremony, where seven grassroots environmental changemakers were recognized for their work and resiliency, and shared their passion and purpose with everyone attending the event. We did hear too from Al Gore, Tracy Chapman, Robert Redford, and the founder of the awards 20…
Read MoreEducation @ New York Times
If you are interested in education reform, social entrepreneurship and venture philantropy, grab a nice cap of tea or coffee and enjoy today’s spectacular edition of the New York Times Magazine. Must read: insightful expert discussion on How Many Billionaires Does It Take to Fix a School System? Also: excellent pieces titled Self-Made Philanthropists, on…
Read More“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…
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