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Innovating Mobile Tech 4 Dev: Competition Recap

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Thanks to everyone who made it out to our recent, 1st-ever, NMTF pitch competition: “Innovating Mobile Technology 4 Development!” For those who could not make it, or those who just want to relive the glory of the day, here is a brief recap: Beth Noveck opened up the competition with her keynote speech. A brief summary of her comments (paraphrased): She noted the numerous inequities facing the world: economic, social, political… There are so many problems rampant in our global community that our traditional institutions […]

Pitch Competition this Friday – The Judges

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Yesterday we looked at the teams and their ideas for the Innovating Mobile Technology for Development pitch competition is (this Friday at 2pm!); today we take a closer look at our panel of judges. You can find proper biographies and associated links here, so instead of repeating our words we wanted to share their words! Robert Fabricant – frog design [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgi8IQ6ceZ4] Christopher Fabian – UNICEF Innovation Unit [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msn5Kd96RhM] Matt Berg – Earth Institute [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjR_r_D6PhY]