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8 startups that leveraged products for social good, and where they’re headed in 2014

The Next Web

There are a litany of points to consider when you’re launching a startup, namely: “What’s the company purpose?,” Charity:water’s latest campaign for 2014 is focused around donating to the people of Malawi, Africa. or “What’s unique about my brand that’ll make people care and pay attention?”.

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Many Many Moments of Lift

Reid Hoffman

But while the Foundation initially believed that increasing distribution of basic vaccines would be the best way to make an impact in this realm, a conversation Melinda had with a young mother in Malawi led to a new realization. What about my shot?” the woman asked her, referring to the long-acting birth control injection Depo-Provera.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I started my business namely to help others and to improve upon the aloof customer service being presented in the IT industry. That’s what spawned the idea that I can do better and namely how computer users deserved much better. Do you know the name of the cleaning person? That’s it. That’s what we do.