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Welcome to the Social Edge update! On Social Edge, we like to talk about the big picture. But sometimes “it’s important to get practical and talk about nuts and bolts issues,” writes Jim Fruchterman, who adds: “If being a social entrepreneur is all about doing more with less, how do you stretch your travel budget?” The CEO of Benetech, who is typically on the road more than half the time, noticed that travel costs were one of his biggest expenses after human resources. So he learned how to get cheap four-star hotels and free upgrades to business class. But he now wonders how he can also reduce his environmental impact while traveling. What’s your travel tip? Is there a tradeoff between saving time and saving money? Do you have examples of penny-wise, pound-foolish travel ideas that backfired? Join Jim Fruchterman in the conversation. Then travel to India, where Parag Gupta visits the village where his father was born soon after Independence. It is an opportunity for him to reflect on the question often asked by potential funders: Why do you do what you do? “It would make for a better tale if I grew up near a dumpsite, but my story is much more prosaic,” writes the founder of Waste Ventures. Still, it is a very good story, one worth reading. From Azerbaijan, Kiva Fellow Yelena Shuster shares her experience with scary Caucasian shepherd dogs, broken legs, unrelenting summer heat and other unforeseen hazards one encounters working as a microfinance loan officer. And as the new generation gravitates toward technology-driven organizations such as Kiva, Lucy Bernholz, Edward Skloot and Barry Varela wonder if a generational split is about to emerge, and what traditional organizations should do to stay current. Untangled brings his perspective on the topic and explains why apples and orange juice are a bad combination. Presidents of former French colonies met last week in Paris with Nicolas Sarkozy to celebrate their 50th anniversary as independent nations, but Magogodi Makhene prefers to reflect on Obama’s message to Africa from the White House Young African Leaders Forum: “We can be there by your side, but we can’t do it for you.”
Join this Week's Live Discussions  Travel Tips for Social Entrepreneurs
How do you stretch your travel budget? Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Benetech, shares his travel tips and wonders how you can reduce your environmental impact while getting the job done. Join him on his quest!
New Education for New Leaders
To solve poverty, disease, and environmental degradation, we need to transform the education system, says Eric Glustrom, Executive Director of Educate! Join him in a conversation on how to unlock the potential of the next generation. Assess Risk, Insurance, Contingency Planning
What kind of insurance do social entrepreneurs require? When should risk assessment influence your vision and what contingencies should you plan for? Join Charles (Hipbone) Cameron in a conversation on risk assessment and contingency planning. Social Entrepreneurs in Asia
Social entrepreneurs from the Asia Pacific region are numerous but often underrepresented in the global scene. Yvonne Li and her Beijing and Hong Kong teams suggest three main reasons: language, culture, and history. Join them in the conversation. Public Money for Social Enterprises
Is it right to give state money to help social enterprises succeed, or should tax incentives for social enterprise be phased out? Join Rod Schwartz in a conversation on government involvement.
Do you have suggestions for Social Edge or for this newsletter? Send us feedback. You can remove yourself from this list at any time. Hope to see you on The Edge and on Twitter @socialedge! Victor d’Allant
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