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Why it is hard for VCs to say ‘no’ and why that ‘no’ could be good news for an entrepreneur

The Next Web

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. “VCs are arrogant. VCs are cowards. And if they do, they complain about lack of global potential or misunderstand my product completely. “Do

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How Digital Inclusion Is Done in Africa

Tech Soup

After Mongolia, Namibia is the least densely populated country in the world. This is a bit technical, but basically the idea is for them to use old analog TV and FM radio frequencies that were abandoned after conversion to digital TV, just like we did in the U.S. It received its independence from South Africa in 1990. In the U.S.,

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Digital Ecology: The Future of Nonprofit Websites

NTEN

As part of their digital footprint, Mercy Corps , a prominent NGO that acts to alleviate poverty and suffering throughout the world, has seven major websites, including their main site, campaign sites, and regional sites in the UK, China, and even Mongolia.

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Secret Agent L: Covering the Globe with Random Acts of Kindess

Have Fun - Do Good

I have one in Mongolia. I'm imagining that there are some listeners who have ideas for projects that they think would make the world a better place, but maybe they're not sure and are wondering, "Is it a good idea? How did you know to trust your idea and try it? About how many agents do you have? Oh, my gosh!

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NpTech Tag Summary: Nonprofits Lead Fortune 500 in Social Web Adoption, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Jon notes, "Both substance-wise, and the idea of doing ultra-short "casual" screencasts like this as a training/demonstration technique." Your donated laptop will reach a child in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, Mongolia or Rwanda in the same early 2008 timeframe. Zonbu has announced a laptop version.

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