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Should You Crowdsource Your Event’s Note-Taking?

Associations Now

Slack’s potential as a winner in the event space was sho, in particular, at Portland’s XOXO conference last September, where it was seen as a “breakout app.” If used correctly, it could keep the event’s collective memory stored away for the future.

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Lean Impact Series: 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact

Beth Kanter

Roughly 70% of India’s economy is tied to agriculture, but rural farmers often have little information about current market prices, which means they often sell below market value. This free SMS-based program provides farmers with real-time price information, which allows them to sell their products at fair market prices or higher.