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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

TechCrunch

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers.

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NetSquared Goes to 14NTC. And to Your Hometown too

Tech Soup

Don’t worry, there are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Second Meeting of local members. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Upcoming Events.

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NetSquared Celebrates Progress and Looks Forward to 2015

Tech Soup

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. International NetSquared group leaders will also get together for training throughout the year, with our first events already planned for the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and Kenya. Our volunteer-run events are live, free, and held monthly.

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NetSquared in May: Get Face-to-Face with Your Nonprofit Peers

Tech Soup

Join your local group and start participating in the conversation. And if you don’t have a local group we’ll help you start your own. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: May Meeting of local members. Upcoming Events.

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April NetSquared Events in Your Community

Tech Soup

We organize these free tech-for-good training and networking gatherings because we believe that it’s critical to build strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit tech practitioners. So join your local NetSquared group and start participating in the fun. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Meeting of local members.

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Your #nptech Community Events Calendar for July

Tech Soup

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Communit­y. Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. Saturday, July 5, 2014.

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Learn from the Pros at a NetSquared Community Event

Tech Soup

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Mukono, Uganda: Second Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School and Community. Mukono, Uganda: Second Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School and Community. Feeling overwhelmed?