Thoughts on Values Led Startups

New incubator targets, low, middle-income entrepreneurs

New incubator targets, low, middle-income entrepreneurs

Incubators *can* be very helpful to get a startup going when done well. This Columbus incubator has taken a slightly different approach and aims to target low to middle income…
Funding Community Workshops with Fashionable, Locally Produced, Sustainable Products

Funding Community Workshops with Fashionable, Locally Produced, Sustainable Products

Starting with Ecaudor, Project Latitude is sourcing sustainable local materials, employing local staff, and sending all sale proceeds back to the local community that inspired the products to build a…
The Egyptian Health Startup Scene – Great Initiative, Little Cash

The Egyptian Health Startup Scene – Great Initiative, Little Cash

Healthcare in Egypt is a huge issue, and a commensurately large opportunity. There are a number of startups having some early success, but funding is becoming a real issue if…
Can Sean Parker Hack Cancer?

Can Sean Parker Hack Cancer?

He disrupted the music industry with Napster. He was President of Facebook. He helped get Spotify going. And now, Sean Parker is looking to “hack” cancer. By supporting the use…
How social entrepreneurs can use lean startup principles for better impact

How social entrepreneurs can use lean startup principles for better impact

Great to see Social Enterprise getting the Lean treatment. The context is different, but the approach is transferrable. “Making change is different from making money, and startups in the social…

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