From http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/rediscovering_social_innovation/ Social entrepreneurship and social enterprise have become popular rallying points for those trying to improve the world. These two notions are positive ones, but neither is adequate when it comes to understanding and creating social change in all of its manifestations. The authors make the case that social innovation is a better vehicle […]
Angelsoft – salesforce for seed stage investors?
Fascinating article in Wired about the resurgence of angel investing in the US, as well as a new software platform for angel investors that seems to be a category killer for now. Alok, would you know more about this? Okay, so what? Well, the classic V.C.’s simply have too much money under management, and too […]
Mobile as media for rural India
Today someone has sent me a mail with the following question. What are your thoughts on the role mobile can play in rural india? Are there significant revenue opportunities in either mobile advertising or messaging? First of all, what is the media that through which you can reach rural consumers? Currently it is TV or […]
10 ways to save during startup
During the time when venture valuations are down, 10 ways to save during startup 1-Live cheaply 2-Use creative financing 3-Start small 4-Put money toward revenue-producing elements 5-Market through media and word-of-mouth 6-Staff smart 7-Negotiate the best deals 8-Look for inexpensive technical tools 9-Use credit cards wisely 10-Offer fractional ownership as payment More at http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/august/195718.html How […]