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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A very satisfying visit to a new brand of service offering that can make India more competitive and provide better quality, affordable services to their growing middle class. <a href="https://blog.ambientengines.com/2019/01/22/frugal-innovation-a-teachable-moment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year I had the occasion to attend the AshokaU Exchange being held on the sunny Arizona State University campus in Tempe. The day and a half of packed conference schedule culminated in a dinner panel of three university presidents, each a giant in his field. The dinner panel brought into sharp focus the challenges facing our higher education system and the three different but equally innovative approaches taken by each of the colleges. Read the entire article at  <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a> <a href="https://blog.ambientengines.com/2012/09/17/three-university-presidents-one-shared-entrepreneurial-vision/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why can&#8217;t we sell Charity like Perfume?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I realized t has been a very long while since I last wrote an article for my blog. I hope to get back in the swing of things again. To kick things off here is thought-provoking article that was in the Wall Street Journal on Saturday,  Why Can't We Sell Charity Like We Sell Perfume?
It raises several issues about how we could allow charities to operate differently and perhaps more effectively. Some excerpts from the article – recommend you read the entire piece.
More details at  <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a> <a href="https://blog.ambientengines.com/2012/09/16/why-cant-we-sell-charity-like-perfume/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we tick down another year and look back at all the milestones of the past year and plan for the next, it is time to also consider some of the wonderful organizations that are making an impact around the world. 
Here is my list of a dozen that are making a difference in no particular order. Most of them are young organizations that are just getting started and an opportunity for you to get involved and help them on their way. More details at 
<a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a> <a href="https://blog.ambientengines.com/2011/12/26/12-wonderful-wishes-you-can-share-for-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Startups have a chance to share $1 Million in prizes in MassChallenge, world’s largest competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last year I had the opportunity to participate as a judge and mentor in the inaugural competition, MassChallenge, a serious business competition that attracted over 450 entries. 110 finalists were incubated for 3 months including free office space, introductions to VC, funders, customers and team resources.  Sixteen finalists split $1 Million including $100,000 for the top finisher. If you have a venture and are looking to make it to the next level I strongly encourage you to apply to the 2011 accelerator. If you have any questions please reach out to the organizers at contact@masschallenge.org or apply online at www.masschallenge.org/enter. More details at 
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