Just for fun, I randomly decided I was going to archive a big pile of old concert flyers from the 80′s when I was growing up in DC. so I’ve started a DCpunkrock Tumblr. If you were around and in the scene then, or have friends who were, I’d be grateful if you would let them know, in case they want to add to the archive.
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Microfinance is a multi-billion dollar industry with a rich history for supporting entrepreneurship and its endeavor to end global poverty. In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of crowdfunding, an industry devoted to supporting entrepreneurship by making capital easier to access through social media and web-based platforms. Like microfinance, crowdfunding ultimately serves as an alternative to traditional investment mechanisms like banks or venture capital. As both industries are inherently synergistic, I believe crowdfunding can channel its innovative funding mechanisms into the model of microfinance, ultimately benefitting the worlds poor in a more efficient and accessible manner.
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