Unfortunately I got an e-mail recently from James at Dvelo.org telling me that due to SEC regulations on delivering returns on investments in the manner that they had attempted required complicated registration as a “brokerage”. Hopefully we can get a new interview with James explaining the situation, and how they have responded!

00:00 – 00:51 :: Introduction
00:51 – 01:24 :: Could You Provide A Quick Pitch of Dvelo.org?
01:24 – 02:25 :: How Does Dvelo.org Differ From Kiva?
02:25 – 04:53 :: What Inspired Dvelo.org?
04:53 – 07:06 :: Tell Us A Little About Your Pilot Launch!
07:06 – 08:13 :: Could You Tell Us More About Your Microfinance Partners?
08:13 – 09:10 :: Speaking of Due Diligence, How Do You Rate MFIs?
09:10 – 09:44 :: What Does the Future of Dvelo.org Look Like?

I had an opportunity to chat with James Beshara, founder of Dvelo.org — a new Kiva-style microfinance website designed to connect micro-lenders like you or I to poor communities around the world. Dvelo stands out on two key fronts:

1. They are a for-profit entity and seek to return interest to lenders — thus motivating self-interest to do good! And,
2. Rather than investing in particular entrepreneurs, Dvelo is community-focused. They’ve left the door open for opportunities to expand into micro-insurance, education, and healthcare!

My thanks to James and Dvelo.org for taking the time to provide a little insight into their business!

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