Change We Can Profit From: A start-up inspired by Barack Obama(economist.com)
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Change We Can Profit From: A start-up inspired by Barack Obama
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Flash mobs for not only fun/doing good, but also profit? This doesn't sound like something you can get wealthy doing, but if you have other priorities, seems reasonable.
Does anyone have figures/stats on how much of an impact social or "web 2.0" for-profit do-gooders are having?
Does anyone have figures/stats on how much of an impact social or "web 2.0" for-profit do-gooders are having?
As a side note... Check out http://www.carrotmob.org/ and watch the little video. It's cute and get's the point across.
Consider using something like this in your startup's web site, HN readers. :)
Consider using something like this in your startup's web site, HN readers. :)
(profit vs. nonprofit) vs. (do good vs. be greedy)
Let's untangle some dichotomies.
Let's untangle some dichotomies.
It sounds like it could be something like Prosper, but more focused on small startups, which would be pretty interesting.