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Our founding group includes an Iranian-refugee-turned-neuroscientist, one of the top snowboarders in the world, the leader of a non-profit dedicated to ending war in the Congo, one of the most successful female producers in Hollywood, a best-selling author, the former head of UNICEF, and some of the most influential entrepreneurs of the last 50 years,” says Thayer Walker, Summit’s Chief Reconnaissance Officer. MORE
Their story-based email campaign shared stories like Giselle , a 12-year-old girl forced to flee her home in the Eastern Congo when fighting broke out. 3 Shifts That Will Take Your Story To The Next Level written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. The global aid organization, Mercy Corps, tested a story approach to fundraising. Their traditional email approach told about the work the organization was doing throughout the world. MORE
” According to the CIA World Factbook , almost 75% of the world's 775 million illiterate adults are concentrated in ten countries (in descending order: India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo). Nepal. Days before the earthquake in April 2015. Buildings that could hardly survive an earthquake and the kindest people I have ever met. Just five days later it was all history. MORE
Riddle me this: Why has Botswana, a landlocked country in the south of Africa, become one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, while other African nations — Zimbabwe, the Congo and Sierra Leone among them — remain caught in a miasma of violence and poverty? Mark Zuckerberg’s 18th pick for his Year of Books is Daron Acemoglu and James Robinsons’ Why Nations Fail. MORE
When I looked at my inbox this morning, I had emails from six organizations I have advised/worked with over the past couple of years (including Astia and Techstars ) announcing their partnership with the White House’s Startup America initiative. And, lest I for a moment forgot that I am living the American dream, thanks to parents who left a life that they loved to give me an even better one, it was once again etched in my mind. It seems like yesterday (although it was 1989!) MORE
I woke up a few minutes before 5am PST on Friday. I always look at my phone right away. I know it’s “not good for me,” but whatever. And, within seconds, I saw the news about Anthony Bourdain. I wasn’t surprised. Maybe I’m desensitized to the news, or the distance between real life and the characters we all play online. From his seminal book throughout his groundbreaking video work, he dropped little hint bombs of pain from many unhealed wounds of his past. MORE
of Congo Marshall Islands The Gambia Djibouti Mauritania Timor-Leste Dominica Mongolia, Rep. MORE
Based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Rwanda, GoTech is resolved to develop, design and implement solutions to help communities respond to fire. We hope to officially launch our venture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Forrest Four-Cast: February 14, 2018 From all around the world, 50 diverse startups will come together to compete at the 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event on March 10 and 11. MORE
Yet many have been the victims of poachers and rebel groups in the Congo. Their habitat has been disturbed by refugees fleeing the genocide and the Congo civil war. Emerging Markets gorilla rwanda politics congoYesterday I went mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park in the Virungas. Unlike the elusive chimpanzees I tracked a few days ago in Nyungwe Forest, visitors are able to get very close to the animals. MORE
Mavuno, my organization, aims to end extreme poverty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — and we do so by working alongside the brilliant, talented people who live there. Daniel Myatt is the co-founder and CEO of Mavuno , a nonprofit organization that empowers local leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end extreme poverty in their own communities. by Daniel Myatt, co-founder and CEO of Mavuno. MORE
US not the fastest in internet speeds but we’re way ahead of Congo, Central African Republic and turtles – [link]. Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! MORE
Kids from eight countries, including Cambodia, Eastern DR Congo, and Afghanistan, have participated in Dot-to-Dot projects. Last week I expressed my frustration with the current lack of financial literacy that I see all around me. In the spirit of Fred Wilson’s awesome blog series MBA Mondays , I’ve decided to write a series of posts about this and asked for suggestions. MORE
Pathetic & embarrassing that the UN can’t stop raping of women in the Congo - [link]. Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. MORE
Congo Related Topics thebarefootvc
AUGUST 30, 2009
Yet many have been the victims of poachers and rebel groups in the Congo. Their habitat has been disturbed by refugees fleeing the genocide and the Congo civil war. Emerging Markets gorilla rwanda politics congoYesterday I went mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park in the Virungas. Unlike the elusive chimpanzees I tracked a few days ago in Nyungwe Forest, visitors are able to get very close to the animals.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 16, 2017
Mavuno, my organization, aims to end extreme poverty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — and we do so by working alongside the brilliant, talented people who live there. Daniel Myatt is the co-founder and CEO of Mavuno , a nonprofit organization that empowers local leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end extreme poverty in their own communities. by Daniel Myatt, co-founder and CEO of Mavuno.
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The Next Web
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Riddle me this: Why has Botswana, a landlocked country in the south of Africa, become one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, while other African nations — Zimbabwe, the Congo and Sierra Leone among them — remain caught in a miasma of violence and poverty? Mark Zuckerberg’s 18th pick for his Year of Books is Daron Acemoglu and James Robinsons’ Why Nations Fail.
Haystack
JUNE 10, 2018
I woke up a few minutes before 5am PST on Friday. I always look at my phone right away. I know it’s “not good for me,” but whatever. And, within seconds, I saw the news about Anthony Bourdain. I wasn’t surprised. Maybe I’m desensitized to the news, or the distance between real life and the characters we all play online. From his seminal book throughout his groundbreaking video work, he dropped little hint bombs of pain from many unhealed wounds of his past.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 22, 2011
Kids from eight countries, including Cambodia, Eastern DR Congo, and Afghanistan, have participated in Dot-to-Dot projects. Last week I expressed my frustration with the current lack of financial literacy that I see all around me. In the spirit of Fred Wilson’s awesome blog series MBA Mondays , I’ve decided to write a series of posts about this and asked for suggestions.
Austin Startup
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Rwanda, GoTech is resolved to develop, design and implement solutions to help communities respond to fire. We hope to officially launch our venture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Forrest Four-Cast: February 14, 2018 From all around the world, 50 diverse startups will come together to compete at the 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event on March 10 and 11.
The Next Web
MAY 7, 2013
Our founding group includes an Iranian-refugee-turned-neuroscientist, one of the top snowboarders in the world, the leader of a non-profit dedicated to ending war in the Congo, one of the most successful female producers in Hollywood, a best-selling author, the former head of UNICEF, and some of the most influential entrepreneurs of the last 50 years,” says Thayer Walker, Summit’s Chief Reconnaissance Officer.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 16, 2017
Their story-based email campaign shared stories like Giselle , a 12-year-old girl forced to flee her home in the Eastern Congo when fighting broke out. 3 Shifts That Will Take Your Story To The Next Level written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. The global aid organization, Mercy Corps, tested a story approach to fundraising. Their traditional email approach told about the work the organization was doing throughout the world.
Transformify - Recruiting
AUGUST 6, 2015
” According to the CIA World Factbook , almost 75% of the world's 775 million illiterate adults are concentrated in ten countries (in descending order: India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo). Nepal. Days before the earthquake in April 2015. Buildings that could hardly survive an earthquake and the kindest people I have ever met. Just five days later it was all history.
crowdSPRING Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
US not the fastest in internet speeds but we’re way ahead of Congo, Central African Republic and turtles – [link]. Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!
Altgate
JANUARY 1, 2009
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thebarefootvc
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
When I looked at my inbox this morning, I had emails from six organizations I have advised/worked with over the past couple of years (including Astia and Techstars ) announcing their partnership with the White House’s Startup America initiative. And, lest I for a moment forgot that I am living the American dream, thanks to parents who left a life that they loved to give me an even better one, it was once again etched in my mind. It seems like yesterday (although it was 1989!)
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