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An Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow's Top 10 for Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs

Last week Ashoka's Changemakers hosted an online discussion with Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow, Howard Weinstein.  Listen to Howard's story in his own words, check out the Ashoka Tech discussion with Howard on Changemakers and see below for his top ten tips for aspiring social inventors and entrepreneurs.
10) Have a sense of humor
9)  Be stubborn and stupid
8) Know what you do not know

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:42:46 -0700

From Nairobi: Ashoka-Lemelson Fellows in Action

Driving through Nairobi to visit Senior Fellow, Ingrid Munro and her organization, Jamii Bora

Visiting one of Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow David Kuria's Iko Toilet market and sanitation kiosks.  The kiosks halt environmental degredation, create jobs, and improve health in Kenya's slums. From Left: Ashoka-Lemelson, Fellow David Kuria; Lemelson Program Director, Peggy Reid; Ashoka-Lemelson Fellows, Adrian Mukhebi and Vincent Bagiire.

An outside view of one of David Kuria's Iko Toilet kiosk.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:30:59 -0700
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