A few thoughts from Sally Blinken, a former deputy NY State Attorney General who directed numerous public corruption and charity investigations and enforcement actions. Ms. Blinken is now a litigation partner with Venable LLP in New York.
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Hazel Henderson on the opportunities that follow Casino Capitalism
December 8th, 2008
We are facing 2009 with optimism that my long-predicted demise of “casino capitalism” is opening huge opportunities! We find large constituencies in many countries who see these opportunities to
Fruitcakes raise money through PayPal app on Facebook
December 2nd, 2008
The holiday gift that everyone loves to hate may be just the thing to “re-gift” on Facebook this holiday season, providing support for those in need.
Two-pound fruitcake bricks will be given away through a PayPal application built on Facebook Platform by Tony Hawk, Jimmie Johnson, Yao Ming, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Ben Roethlisberger, and Fall Out Boy — to benefit their favorite charities.
The Future of Capital
September 27th, 2008
Mastering value creation in the knowledge economy demands an appreciation for the pivotal role of intangible capital and a thorough understanding of network dynamics.
One of the most challenging questions for modern business people is, “How can we convert intangible assets such as human knowledge, internal structures, ways of working, reputation, and business relationships into negotiable forms of value?”
Clinton and Blair to Launch First Micro-insurance Investment Firm
September 23rd, 2008
Former President Clinton will officially launch LeapFrog Investments, the world’s first micro-insurance investment firm, at the finale Special Session of the Clinton Global Initiative in
Lehman bankruptcy: In capitalism, failure is not a dirty word
September 15th, 2008
A good piece on the value of value destruction
Submitted by John Berlau of http://www.openmarket.org
My reaction to Lehman Brothers’ declaring of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Google backs broadband for the Other 3 billion
September 10th, 2008
O3b Networks has announced plans to launch 16 satellites that will connect Africa , the Middle East and parts of Latin America to the internet. The project is backed by Google, Liberty Global and HSBC and is expected to cost around $750 million and so far has managed to raise only $65 million.
The Pulitzer Center launches Project:Report
September 8th, 2008
Here is a great example of a cross-sector partnership:
Sony and Intel Corporation partner with
Value is the only commonality in an increasingly complex, challenging and interdependent world.