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What is takes to be a great company in the next century

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

A great article in the November issue of the Harvard Business Review proposes that great companies think differently from the rest, particularly when it comes to understanding their intrinsic place in society. That tomorrow’s ‘great’ companies will be defined by … Continue reading →

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Naandi Community Safe Drinking Water social business model

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Today I wrote an article introducing the innovative work of Naandi Foundation in providing safe drinking water to India’s poor. I witnessed first hand the brilliant work of Naandi Community Safe Drinking Water project while in Andhra Pradesh in July … Continue reading →

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Cost based innovation at the bottom of the pyramid hits tablet PCs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I wrote an article earlier today discussing the recent announcement of a PC tablet targetting poor consumers with a $35 price level. To make this happen it showcases the fantastic supply chain, manufacture and distribution innovation which can enable technology … Continue reading →

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Poor infrastructure blights the Developing world

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

It is enormously saddening to hear about the sinking of the MV Spice Islander. A ferry providing a vital link between Zanzibar and the remote Pemba island, off the coast of Tanzania.  Initial reports have up to 163 dead and hundreds more … Continue reading →

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Community collaboration to develop solutions in urban sustainability

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

I’d like to share an awesome concept in collaborative entrepreneurship. Young professionals getting together to brainstorm solutions to Sydney’s vast sustainability issues. BikeTank is a weekly intensive workshop where we play with new design thinking methods for cities. Each Tuesday … Continue reading →

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