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The Impact of Techbikers – Part II

VC Cafe

“Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship ”?—?Former I was joined by Michael and Marie, co-organizers of Techbikers over the past few years. 9 libraries established in India, Nepal, Cambodia, and Bangladesh.

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Congratulations to Upwork

A Crowded Space

Very shortly after I joined, Greg Gretsch (now my partner at Jackson Square Ventures) co-led oDesk’s Series A along with Venky Ganesan (partner at Menlo Ventures and lead investor in Rev.com). Upwork has built a global meritocracy, providing access to high-quality jobs and earning potential for the right people, anywhere in the world.

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TEDx Bay Area Women, quick fire talks

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

Founder of JackCards.com. CEO of a software development outsourcing firm (Ukraine). Business development consultant. I met 2-4 women whom I’ve met at other SV events. Some folks whom I met: Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California. President of The Tech Museum. Senior (Health) Benefits Consultant.

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TEDx Bay Area Women, quick fire talks

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

Founder of JackCards.com. CEO of a software development outsourcing firm (Ukraine). Business development consultant. I met 2-4 women whom I’ve met at other SV events. Some folks whom I met: Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California. President of The Tech Museum. Senior (Health) Benefits Consultant.

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29 Seriously Inspiring Interviews For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

13, 2006: This distinguished Nobel Peace Prize recipient pioneered the use of microcredits through the Grameen Bank, which he established in his native Bangladesh in 1983; many for-profit and nonprofit ventures these days utilize the same concept when investing in underprivileged regions. Patrick Chukwura at Young Entrepreneurs , Sept.

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6 Forward-thinking Businesses That Are Making the World a Better Place

Up and Running

Warby Parker’s appeal as an innovative and admirable business is two-fold: First, they provide a one-for-one product, (the model that originated with TOMs shoes ) wherein for each pair of eyeglasses sold, the company will send someone in the developing world a pair too. Founder Salman Khan, image via Khan Academy.

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Remote Jobs: The Fair Pay Rate Dilemma

Transformify

Usually, the remote workers work from home or co-working spaces and visit the company office once per month or even once per quarter. Sadly, even reputable businesses are trying to take advantage of people in developing countries, especially if the local authorities are not paying attention to cases of exploitation. Money Laundering.