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Choice Exists, Even in Slums: How a Yelp-like model can benefit low-income communities
The founder and CEO of TulaLens says a recent pilot project shows that choice exists in urban low-income settings, and crowdsourcing information can potentially be a powerful tool in these communities. The next issue for TulaLens is how to expand its reach.
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Magnetizing Entrepreneurs, Investors and Mentors: The Inclusive Business Accelerator aspires to be a hub for dealmaking (and much more)
Earlier this month, a new online magnet to attract entrepreneurs, investors and would-be mentors focused on base of the pyramid enterprises and opportunities began in earnest. The Inclusive Business Accelerator (IBA), created through a partnership a between the BoP Innovation Center (BoPInc), SNV and VC4Africa, opened for business - the business being that of connecting the startups with the money and the know-how that they need to be successful.
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