Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Omidyar Network: Every Person has the Power to Make a Difference

Here is a brief description of ON:
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm. We create opportunity for people to improve their lives by investing in market-based efforts that catalyze economic, social, and political change.
(Cool job for any pending graduates?). They have an impressive list of names in their Microfinance portfolio. Check out Omidyar Network here. (Thanks, Gloria)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .