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Applying Pull Technology to Nonprofit Outreach

Here's some great takeaways from a session I attended at the N-TEN Bay Area Conference earlier this year on pull technology. [Yes, I'm finally working my way free of blog backlog!] Nonprofits have access to a new generation of tools that can help to raise money, take action, and engage stakeholders. The session was driven by the fabulous Marnie Webb from CompuMentor and supported by Peter Campbell of Goodwill Industries. Here's how the Web 2.0 remix of data and content can help nonprofits:

Going from TV to Mobile Phones

One of the better panels at this month's DEMXPO (digital entertainment and media) conference was this discussion on mobile video content - what are the business models, what are the projections, and what seems to be working?

Public Oversight for San Francisco's Muni Wireless Effort (TechConnect)

Today, I attended the Government Audit and Oversight Meeting down at City Hall, moderated by Supervisor Aaron Peskin. The big party item of the day was Item #5 - public oversight for TechConnect, the Mayor's proposed city-wide universal wireless broadband network.

According to Supervisor Chris Daly, two areas of concern have been raised by the public regarding this network:

How to Pitch an Investor

I recently read a great post from Google's Chris Sacca on how to propose partnerships. It's a healthy perspective for emerging businesses looking to develop a partnership with well-established companies. In fact, it's incredibly similar to how I like to be approached for investments. Go and give it a read - whether you're approaching business development staff or investment staff, it's good advice.

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Funding Women Entrepreneurs

On Monday, I spoke at a panel on term sheet negotiation for the Women's Technology Cluster in San Francisco. During the post-panel chitchat, I learned from WTC CEO Jennifer McFarlane that in 2004, they honored a few venture firms that had each invested in four women entrepreneurs. This represented a huge stride in funding for women entrepreneurs, and was celebrated.