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

The Next Web

Charity:water’s latest campaign for 2014 is focused around donating to the people of Malawi, Africa. You can’t go wrong when you do right, either in technology (Soko is constantly launching new online products to help make the e-commerce transition a smooth one for its vendors) or with this brand.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Joe Silverman, New York Computer Help ! #3) I felt there is no reason why a service provider couldn’t be friendly, compassionate, and provide solid customer service while perform the computer repairs. That’s what spawned the idea that I can do better and namely how computer users deserved much better. 3) Love Solving Puzzles.