Today sees the start of Pop!Tech 2010, an annual gathering of kindred spirits in the picturesque town of Camden, Maine. Pop!Tech is always full of surprises, and yesterday proved no exception when about twenty of us found ourselves standing in a field in Augusta helping Colin Rich launch his latest ‘balloon’. For those who don’t … Continue reading Pop!Tech. At 100,000 feet.
Month: October 2010
FrontlineSMS @ National Geographic Live!
Date: Friday October 29th, 2010 Venue: National Geographic, Washington DC Moderator: Benjamin Shaw Speakers: Saleem H. Ali, Ken Banks, Jerry Glover, Kakenya Ntalya “Meet four gifted individuals recognized by National Geographic for making a difference early in their careers. This season’s Emerging Explorers Salon, moderated by Benjamin Shaw, executive producer for the weekly radio talk show National … Continue reading FrontlineSMS @ National Geographic Live!
Taking the social mobile “taste test”
“After all is said and done, a lot more will be said than done” – Unknown author Twitter has been abuzz lately with fascinating snippets of advice on how to succeed, how not to fail, what makes a good social venture, what makes a good mobile project or how to be a successful social entrepreneur. … Continue reading Taking the social mobile “taste test”
Video: Mobile Phones for Development
Date: Monday 20th September, 2010 Venue: London School of Economics Speakers: Dr Jenny Aker, Ken Banks, Dawn Haig-Thomas Chair: Diane Coyle IGC Growth Week 2010 Public Discussion “Mobile phones have the potential to contribute significantly to economic growth in the developing world, in both the private and public sector. From improving market information for fish … Continue reading Video: Mobile Phones for Development