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Rohit Gawande liked Mario Ferro's discussion Your view on Wedu (investment in higher education)
Mario Ferro added a discussion to the group London For Acumen!
Mario Ferro added a discussion to the group Women Development and Empowerment
Mario Ferro joined olayinka adeleke's group
Women Development and Empowerment
To interact with women entrepreneurs. To train female youth in entrepreneurship and leadership.To advocate and provide information on the rights of women against negative cultural practice and to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality levels.
Juan Guerra replied to Mario Ferro's discussion Interesting event of Business Fights Poverty in the group London For Acumen!
"Hi Mario!
It is a pity I missed this!
I just joined the group and find your posts really interesting. I am about to finish my MBA and would be extremely grateful if you, being a social entrepreneur, could give me some career advice.
I am all about…"
Elly Brown replied to Mario Ferro's discussion For Japan in the group Japan for Acumen Fund
"Congratulations for completing the hike, Mario. It looks truly beautiful!
I wanted to take this time to announce that the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund - Boston is still accepting proposals from NGOs and volunteer groups in Japan for our First Round…"
Mario Ferro added a discussion to the group Japan for Acumen Fund
For Japan
Hi All how are you? I am Mario, an Acumen Fund Fellow 2011. I am sorry for the tragedy that hit Japan only few months bask. My partner is Japanese and half of my family is in Tokyo, I have been sharing all their preoccupation and I hope the situation will improve soon. During the fellows mid-year meeting in Kenya, Khuram, Brenda and climbed Mt Kenya to fundraise for three good causes, of course one is supporting the post earthquake in Japan, represented by Khuram. Just today we got a …See More
Mario Ferro joined Eriko Yagi's group
Japan for Acumen Fund
This group aims to connect people who are interested in social entrepreneurship and patient capital in Japan and around the world. It act as an interactive space for All Acumen Fund Japan supporters.
Mario Ferro added a discussion to the group London For Acumen!
Climbing Mt Kenya? Why not
Hi Londoners! How are you Guys? The fellowship is going well, rural India is getting hotter by the day and there is only electricity for fans in the office (nothing at all in the villages). Life at Husk Power Systems is exciting and I am sorry that the end of the placement is at hand. During the fellows mid-year meeting in Kenya, Khuram, Brenda and climbed Mt Kenya to fundraise for charities, including supporting the post earthquake in Japan. Just today we got a …See More
Julia Fan Li replied to Mario Ferro's discussion Missing London - from Mario AF Fellow 2011 in the group London For Acumen!
"Hi Mario!
Thank you so much for sharing!! (and happy generosity day!)
Really glad you are enjoying your Acumen Fellowship experience... I like your blog a lot - are you on twitter?
Enjoy your remaining six months of the fellowship and see you when…"
Mario Ferro replied to Dhruv's discussion Venture for vocational training and career guidance in the group India for Acumen
"Hi
Husk Power System offers vocational training http://bit.ly/f4Tz8c, there is project growing so if you happen to be interested contact me on directly.
Best,
Mario"
Mario Ferro joined Vijaypal Bishnoi's group
India for Acumen
India for Acumen's mission is to build a strong community of passionate supporters and advocates for Acumen Fund. In case of any questions feel free to drop me a mail: nezung@acumenfund.org
Mario Ferro joined Akhila Kolisetty's group
Bloggers for social Enterprise
Do you enjoy blogging? Do you write about social enterprise issues from time to time, or follow other blogs about these issues? Join in here!
Mario Ferro added a discussion to the group London For Acumen!
Missing London - from Mario AF Fellow 2011
Hi Guys, An update about my experience in the AF Fellowship, you can check out the blog I started some months ago.Blog (article about the assignment):http://www.imaginethereisno.org/2011/01/30/four-things-you-do-not-know-about-husk-power-systems/Twitter:imaginethereis_Facebbok:http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Imagine-there-is-no/139074356152548 I…See More
Mario Ferro commented on Bryan Brady's group New York for Acumen (Official Chapter)
"...and looking a bit backward (march 2009)
Developing entrepreneurship among the world’s poorest
Acumen Fund founder and CEO Jacqueline Novogratz shares stories of social-sector entrepreneurship in an excerpt from her new book, The Blue…"
Profile Information
- Have you read "The Blue Sweater?"
- Yes
- Why do you want to be a part of this community?
- Know more about how to address poverty using marked based model and entrepreneruship in particular.
- How do you think you can best help Acumen Fund?
- Spread the word, Fundraise for Acumen Fund, Lead social enterprise discussions, Lead social enterprise/book club discussions
- How have you already helped Acumen Fund?
- I am contributing to organize an event in London to enlarge the local Acumen Fund Community.
- This is your spot to share more about who you are so others can connect with you: share a little more about where you work or went to school, and other ways to reach you (Twitter ID, ICQ, etc.)
- I have a master in Development Management from the London School of Economics. Before that I studied Economics and Management at La Sapienza Italy.
I worked in China with italian SMEs and in PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory for three years. I have just launched a start up (www.pressuretrade.com) together with some friends. I am now going to Haiti to manage the distribution of aid after the earthquake.
I volunteer for The Food Chain in London and for UYDO.org as a Investment Group Leader.
- Are you currently a student?
- No
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 4:23pm on November 16, 2009,
Kevin Parcell said… - Mario, here's my new blog with answers to your questions
http://community.acumenfund.org/profiles/blogs/the-bop-dilemma
This is presented for the typical reader. I'd be glad to discuss this in greater detail with you.
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