The Next Web

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Silicon Valley is made up of solely one industry: technology, whereas countries in emerging markets have existing industries, around which entrepreneurs are innovating. Startups are aiming for a global, not local market. It was surprising many startups are aiming for a global, not local market. Many female entrepreneurs.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

At the Clinton Global Initiative last September, Pierre Omidyar, co-founder of eBay, announced a commitment from his philanthrocapitalist firm to invest millions of dollars in mobile applications and services, with a focus on developing markets globally. I have just started a new job with the Omidyar Network.

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Silicon Valley India Africa Burma 45

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 30, 2015

When speaking about the blockchain to many people in the United States, I get a puzzled look on why the technology matters. Including Rwanda, which now has over 60% female representation in its Parliament – instrumental in healing the country from its horrific 1994 genocide. Use a mobile phone to transfer money?

Burma 40

Burma Rwanda United States SMS 40

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 30, 2015

When speaking about the blockchain to many people in the United States, I get a puzzled look on why the technology matters. Including Rwanda, which now has over 60% female representation in its Parliament – instrumental in healing the country from its horrific 1994 genocide. Use a mobile phone to transfer money?

Burma 40

Burma Rwanda United States SMS 40

thebarefootvc

JULY 30, 2015

When speaking about the blockchain to many people in the United States, I get a puzzled look on why the technology matters. Including Rwanda, which now has over 60% female representation in its Parliament – instrumental in healing the country from its horrific 1994 genocide. Use a mobile phone to transfer money?

Burma 40

Burma Rwanda United States SMS 40