Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions. Both are “global commons” problems.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

VC Cafe

JUNE 12, 2016

You’ll be surprised to know that we can completely rebuild the school for $15,000 (with the help of the local community as are all Room to Read projects). . The smiles on the kids faces, their eagerness to communicate and to learn, were something I’ll take with me. . 9 libraries established in India, Nepal, Cambodia, and Bangladesh.

Nepal 60

Nepal South Africa Cambodia Bangladesh 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 19, 2012

Grameen Bank , the first large microfinance bank, was founded and continues to operate as a global nonprofit. However, there is debate in the microfinance community as to whether their services should be for-profit or not-for-profit. Who invented microfinancing? Does microfinancing actually work? When is microfinancing not appropriate?

Bangladesh 174

Bangladesh Government Global Community 174

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 9, 2020

We are perceived as a health organization, helping those who make less thank $4/day in India, Bangladesh and several countries in Africa, but in fact, we are contributing to livelihoods, unlocking $1.4B With our pivot, we will have created a new set of disciplines around design, iteration, safety, and service in low-income communities.

Jordan 107

Jordan Bangladesh India Mexico 107

Up and Running

JANUARY 16, 2015

Bonus points for the fact that they partner with the social enterprise Vision Spring to facilitate training for optometrists and eye glass manufacturers in the same countries that they donate glasses to (India, Guatemala, and Bangladesh to name a few), so the communities also receive opportunities for sustainable income.

Denmark 60

Denmark Guatemala Bangladesh Cofounder 60

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We are perceived as a health organization, helping those who make less thank $4/day in India, Bangladesh and several countries in Africa, but in fact, we are contributing to livelihoods, unlocking $1.4B With our pivot, we will have created a new set of disciplines around design, iteration, safety, and service in low-income communities.

Jordan 62

Jordan Bangladesh India Mexico 62