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We’ve been having some interesting discussions on “philanthrocapitalism” as a group and I thought I’d share this article from The Huffington Post. The author, Michael Kinsley, is writing a book about “creative capitalism” and wants opinions.
To read the thoughts of some of the Ashoka interns, check out this post on Blazing Trails.
What do YOU think? Can new business models really help solve some of our society’s most dire problems? Or are businesses, in the end, just money-grabbing entities? Might there be room for something in between?
Namaste everyone, hope all is well. Greetings from the FEC office here from Kalpana and myself.
While she is running around taking photos in Delhi slums and schmoozing high-powered government officials and motivated NGOs – excuse me, CSOs - about the housing project, I have been pounding away on a presentation and am getting ready to head to Bangalore and Hyderabad next week to meet the Ashoka Fellow to talk about her microinsurance business.
The first heavy rainfall set in today since my stay, and I remembered to bring the flip flops just in case. Roop, I hope you are getting a nice tan down in Madurai, Kalpana says it’s “beautiful.” Too bad you’re not here with us, we’re planning on starting a badminton club (together with Aditi) and visit some local Fellows.
How is life with the Fellows for everyone? And what happenend to that facebook page?? didn’t get the invite yet.
Thien (on behalf of Kalpana’s Office)
