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 [...]

[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?

The other day I was sitting on the Metro watching people reading their Kindles. Why I was so intrigued by everybody else’s Kindle while I had my own in my hands, I have no idea — but it got me thinking about something. Why did Amazon decide to make the Kindle exclusively white for so [...]

Here’s some great content from around the web: How to Manage a One-Person Sales Force [Inc. Magazine] – This is such an important point that many entrepreneurs (including myself) struggle with. Great list here to tips to stay on top of both games! 50 Ways to Get Your Life in Order [LiteMind.com] – This is [...]

Here’s some great content from around the web: Washington, We Have a Problem [Vanity Fair] – A day in the life of President Obama While Kenya Votes, Ushahidi Does Its Part [Fast Company] – Eric Hersman (aka WhiteAfrican) is an awesome guy and a great leader in the world of ICT4D. In this interview with [...]

I’ve always thought that entrepreneurship was in-part about being a perpetual optimist and balanced pragmatist. The other week in New York (in line at the infamous Shake Shack), I was talking the art of entrepreneurship with Kyle Westaway and he said something that completely changed my vision of being an entrepreneur: A responsible entrepreneur dreams big, [...]