Omidyar Network

PHOTOS: Seven Companies That Will Change The World For The Better

Riddhi Shah and Aaron Sankin | Posted 05.21.2012

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Last week, eBay founder Pierre Omidyar's Omidyar Network hosted its annual investees conference in Silicon Valley. Known as the Omidyar Network Ex...

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eBay Founder's Annual Forum Unites Business Leaders Investing In Social Change

Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, Reid Hoffman, Omidyar Network, Video, Social Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Code for America, Couch Surfing, Social-Entrepreneurship, Pierre Omidyar, Kiva, Donors Choose, Omidyar Network Executive Forum, Impact News

One network of top executives is proving that good business means wise investments -- specifically investments in people who have the power to create ...

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ebay Founder Puts An Entrepreneurial Focus On Charity

wsj.com | STU WOO | Posted 09.03.2011

Read More: Pierre Omidyar, Omidyar Network, Charity, Social Entrepreneurship, Impact News

Pierre Omidyar founded online marketplace eBay Inc. and still serves as its chairman. But these days, he would much rather talk about Omidyar Network...

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5 Questions For Pierre Omidyar & Matt Bannick Of The Omidyar Network

The Huffington Post | Victoria Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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During the Clinton Global Initiative in late September, the Omidyar Network announced its commitment to invest $55 million in Internet and mobile tec...

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Omidyar Network Investing $55 Million In Technology For Economic Empowerment

Mercury News | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ebay, Clinton Global Initiative, Pam Omidyar, Omidyar Network, Social Innovation, Developing Countries, Economic Empowerment, Pierre Omidyar, Technology, Impact News

Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife, Pam, is pledging $55 million to promote gove...

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Digital Democracy: Scytl, MySociety Secure Funding

Sheila Shayon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Pregnant Chads, Elections, Omidyar Network, Ebay, E-Voting, Mysociety, Scytl, Technology News
Sheila Shayon

Perhaps e-voting and digital tools that ensure accuracy and fair representation are finally becoming sustainable and investable businesses.

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25 Best Givers Ranked By Barron's

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Omidyar Network, Barron's, Skoll Foundation, Philanthropists, The Children's Investment Fund, Impact News

How do you judge the philanthropic efforts of others? According to the new rank and profiles created by "Barron's" and Global Philanthropy group, you ...

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