Anybody who has spoken with me about business and global development knows that I am a HUGE supporter of Coca-Cola and their role as a responsible business in sub-Saharan Africa. Whether you like the product or not, the company has setup massive distribution networks tapping local entrepreneurial talent in a way that supports local businesses [...]

When I’m not working, I’m a competitive cyclist and triathlete with Team TOMS Shoes p/b KindHuman Sports. Team TOMS supports cyclists competing across the country who seek to excel in the sport, but to also serve a larger cause while doing so. Aside from competing in bike races and triathlons, I enjoy participating in events [...]

Advancing Innovation began as a personal blog where I wrote about the interrelationship between business and global development. Over time, the site’s audience grew to hundreds of daily visitors from over 70 countries worldwide. Through the umbrella of Advancing Innovation, I provide global analysis and consulting to high-impact nonprofits, startups, and businesses. My areas of [...]

With extensive expertise in online marketing and social media, I regularly work with businesses and nonprofits on developing and implementing successful social media strategies and campaigns. The first key to a successful social media strategy is building the necessary infrastructure to convert visitors into fans and followers. The second step is discovery, building your following, [...]

Back in 2006 I began working on a project in Nairobi, Kenya to increase transparency and accountability around investment in the developing world. International Transparency Solutions provides donors and investors with the tools and support they need to invest responsibly and mitigate the risks of corruption.

[Transcript of President Obama's Speech...Visit the Website if You Can't See Video] Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya –- what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. I want to begin by paying tribute to our men [...]

As revolutionary movements steamroll across the Middle East and North Africa, the United States cannot idly standby and hedge between liberalism and despotism. The US, as the largest and strongest global power long-representative of liberty and democracy, must take a clear and well-defined stance. The risk of standing idly by while global citizens risk their [...]

via allfacebook.com Some interesting statistics on nonprofit social networks. If you run or work for a nonprofit, what do you think the most effective form of engagement is?