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Diggory Apostolos
As an alternative to approaching VCs and other sources of traditional funding, has anyone ever issued a public open call to the people in the community where you live to invest micro-capital in your social business idea so that the local community feels they have some direct ownership / say in what you're planning to do? Interested to see if anyone has done this to not only to raise capital, but also to ensure your local community continues to patronize your business once it's up and running.
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Edward Antrobus:
In high school, I bought my first computer by starting a company typing up students hand-written papers (back in the 90's most students still ...MoreIn high school, I bought my first computer by starting a company typing up students hand-written papers (back in the 90's most students still hand-wrote their drafts before typing up the final product). and selling $1 shares until I had enough to buy the PC.
If I had thought of the idea as a freshman instead of a senior, it probably would even have made a profit...
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If I had thought of the idea as a freshman instead of a senior, it probably would even have made a profit...
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Samantha J
Does anyone have info about working in international media sales and PR? I've just graduated from business school and this is going to be my next career move. Thanks! :-)
AC_Grindl:
About you: Check out SIP Engineering Consulting. We are a UK company that has been in China 17 years and advise on sustainability and projects ...MoreAbout you: Check out SIP Engineering Consulting. We are a UK company that has been in China 17 years and advise on sustainability and projects for international companies.
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Samantha J:
Hey AC, thanks for your reply!
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I ...MoreHey AC, thanks for your reply!
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I only saw advertised vacancies for French, German and Spanish natives. I'm a native English speaker with proficient Mandarin. Do you know anyone I can contact at SIP to ask about possible future openings?
74 weeks ago
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I ...MoreHey AC, thanks for your reply!
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I only saw advertised vacancies for French, German and Spanish natives. I'm a native English speaker with proficient Mandarin. Do you know anyone I can contact at SIP to ask about possible future openings?
74 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
I have a question for you guys related to a research project for my work.
Do you think Gen Y will make substantial positive social change or are they no different from other generations? If so, how and why?
75 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Nonprofiteers, Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurs3 more
Sam Rye:
Hey all, I wouldn't tar all GenY with the same brush. I think there's some truly inspirational people out there as per any Generation, it's just ...MoreHey all, I wouldn't tar all GenY with the same brush. I think there's some truly inspirational people out there as per any Generation, it's just that time hasn't passed enough yet to truly see their impact.
I guess you probably wouldn't have heard of Regeneration (http://www.regeneration.org.nz/) which is an NZ based program/network of young people who're on the ground training to, making, documenting, and sharing their positive change projects.
You might also be interested in inspiringstories.org.nz - this is a good friend's organisation with a big mission. They're awesome too.
It's out there, it's happening - perhaps we just need to know how to connect with it and teach people to share it with the world as effectively as Gillette can communicate the benefits of a 7 blade shaving system....
@Kristine, interesting area consumer research - I studied a lot of 'behavioural aspects of marketing' (the academic version basically) at Uni and was quite fascinated (and scared) by some of what I learnt. There's some interesting software out there for discovering social media trends as they're rising now too. I hope someone's researching the rise and rise of sustainable products & truly green companies.
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I guess you probably wouldn't have heard of Regeneration (http://www.regeneration.org.nz/) which is an NZ based program/network of young people who're on the ground training to, making, documenting, and sharing their positive change projects.
You might also be interested in inspiringstories.org.nz - this is a good friend's organisation with a big mission. They're awesome too.
It's out there, it's happening - perhaps we just need to know how to connect with it and teach people to share it with the world as effectively as Gillette can communicate the benefits of a 7 blade shaving system....
@Kristine, interesting area consumer research - I studied a lot of 'behavioural aspects of marketing' (the academic version basically) at Uni and was quite fascinated (and scared) by some of what I learnt. There's some interesting software out there for discovering social media trends as they're rising now too. I hope someone's researching the rise and rise of sustainable products & truly green companies.
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AC_Grindl:
What are the ten year olds doing? That is what the Generation Y is supposed to figure out and sell to them. That is something of a dramatic ...MoreWhat are the ten year olds doing? That is what the Generation Y is supposed to figure out and sell to them. That is something of a dramatic change in consumerism. How to make the exposed still identify with your product.
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AC_Grindl
My initial call and presentation to Cargill landed SIP it's largest project by land size of 1,000,000sqm and second largest project by man-hours.
AC_Grindl
http://bit.ly/23NNg5 Why generation Y rocks the office.
139 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
AC_Grindl
I use it to refine my goals, image, and objectives into a clear and purposeful character. Later I can present myself meaningfully.
AC_Grindl:
I'm not afraid of using social media to create myself, it is the blind interaction that requires so much self examination and others input.
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Vishal Singhal
Interesting...Lety me know results of your test trials in China and how u plan to expose it to the world...
AC_Grindl:
It's a broad topic with ramifications and problems that pertain to various regions. Currently it is an oversimplified version. But works!
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AC_Grindl:
That is true. I feel I have met many people within this category who have found Gen X as the archetype. Their careers help build ours.
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Vishal Singhal
We specialise in bluetooth and SMS based mobile marketing. Willing to discuss the same...
AC_Grindl:
I am willing to discuss freely. My synopsis about what I am doing is on my resume page. I would like to bring this to the US from China.
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AC_Grindl
The reason I stay away from marketing is because it relates too much to advertising. I like to influence the brand not make it.
AC_Grindl:
Could be business development, dealing with corporate culture, product-service tooling, re-writing the mission statement, financial planning
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Trace Cohen:
Much better, I now have a clearer understanding of your desired career path. Hope this has helped you solidify your thoughts/ideas.
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AC_Grindl
I think I'm branding myself daily as a creative. But would like to establish the fact that there is money sense behind it.
AC_Grindl:
Most people would pinpoint my creative side as pertaining to business development, promotion and sales. My efforts can help many clients.
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Trace Cohen:
AC that is much more clear. I'm in the same boat but more on the marketing side. I like to consider myself an "ideaman" and networker too.
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AC_Grindl
I'm in Tianjin, anyone close like Beijing for example?
143 weeks ago from China
AC_Grindl
As my new Internet advertising called Clickboards is made with Flash, I thought I would join this group to ask questions later
144 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
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Yers will be in power like the WWII vets with Vietnam and Watergate and their conflict with Woodstock and that's were Yers be.
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AC_Grindl:
I think they will be the most globally adverse people that have ever been and that their thoughts will build a trade and immigration freedom
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Vidya V:
I fear 30,mostly because I wanted to achieve something meaningful by then,and am far from it.Also,fear that I will be viewed as "old" soon!
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AC_Grindl:
30 is new club for the generation Y people, there are only a few people in it right now.
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