The document discusses various web technologies including Java, PHP, Flash/Rails and evaluates them based on requirements for business agility, scalability and connectivity. It provides an overview of each technology including what organizations use them as well as their strengths and limitations. The document also discusses other topics like user interfaces, architecture, agile processes and open source strategies as they relate to choosing the right technology for web jobs.
The document provides an overview of key considerations for creating a business website, including determining the target audience and purpose of the site, selecting a domain name and hosting provider, designing the site layout and content, using appropriate editors and ensuring search engine optimization. It emphasizes that the content should match other marketing efforts and provide a clear call to action for visitors.
The document discusses various web technologies including Java, PHP, Flash/Rails and evaluates them based on requirements for business agility, scalability and connectivity. It provides an overview of each technology including what organizations use them as well as their strengths and limitations. The document also discusses other topics like user interfaces, architecture, agile processes and open source strategies as they relate to choosing the right technology for web jobs.
The document provides an overview of key considerations for creating a business website, including determining the target audience and purpose of the site, selecting a domain name and hosting provider, designing the site layout and content, using appropriate editors and ensuring search engine optimization. It emphasizes that the content should match other marketing efforts and provide a clear call to action for visitors.
This baby book documents a newborn's first month, recording their birth details, first pictures, and the emergence of their first tooth. It also notes that the baby loves to laugh and has become fast friends with their toys Coledon and Prince.
The document discusses a proposal for Kiva to share currency risk equitably between Kiva partners and lenders. It provides an overview of how currency fluctuations can currently impose financial burdens on partners. The proposal suggests Kiva lenders absorb currency risk above a certain percentage of depreciation, such as 20%, to protect both partners and borrowers. Mock-ups demonstrate how loan details and repayments might be displayed on Kiva's website under different currency risk sharing scenarios.
This document celebrates the victory of muffins over fishsticks of doom, but regrets to inform the reader of further muffin victories that cannot be allowed again as the feed is now unhackable. It also mentions berries on a cake and cakes on unusual carriers.
This document provides an overview and evaluation of Fastrack, a microfinance institution (MFI) located in [LOCATION]. Section 1 outlines key details about Fastrack including its history, mission, products/services, financial performance, governance, and rationale for a potential partnership with Kiva. Section 2 evaluates Fastrack's social performance across Kiva's core criteria of targeting/outreach, products/services, benefits to clients, and social responsibility. Section 3 analyzes risks. Appendices provide additional financial and portfolio details.
Este documento presenta un resumen de 3 oraciones de los alimentos tradicionales de la comunidad Bari en Venezuela. Explica que los Bari cultivan y comen tradicionalmente plantas como yuca amarga, plátanos, maíz y frutas silvestres. También cazan pequeños animales como monos, perezosos y aves para complementar su dieta basada principalmente en cultivos. El documento destaca la importancia de preservar los conocimientos culinarios de los Bari para el futuro.
The document discusses the entrepreneur Rajesh Jain and his investments in India's digital infrastructure and internet/mobile space. It then summarizes Novatium's goal of bringing affordable computing and internet access to middle-income Indian households and their approach using "thin" computing. Finally, it outlines how NetCore is using SMS subscriptions to build an audience and platform for monetization through ads, paid channels, and enterprise customers.
The document discusses designing policy and presents a case study about tackling worklessness in Hendon, Sunderland through engagement events, selecting contracted providers, service blueprinting, and measuring impact. It shares the story of James and argues that designers bring optimism and creativity rather than apocalyptic views to policy problems. The author thanks Richard Telford and live|work Studio for their contributions.
p2p microfinance concept that I was working on before joining KivaPremal Shah
In late 2004 and 2005, while working at PayPal, I was working on a p2p microfinance concept with another partner. I later joined Kiva as President but there's a good bit of nostalgia and wisdom in this presentation around p2p microfinance -- a lot of which Kiva has implemented today. :)
Leveraging The Clouds For Reliable Web Applications PresentationWeb 2.0 Expo
The document discusses cloud computing infrastructure and how RightScale provides automation tools across multiple cloud platforms. It highlights how RightScale allows for on-demand provisioning of servers and resources, automated configuration and management of infrastructure, and scaling of resources based on load. RightScale aims to provide abstraction from the differences between cloud platforms and enable portability of applications.
Online Giving Marketplaces Kiva PresentationPremal Shah
Kiva is an online lending platform that connects lenders to small entrepreneurs in developing countries. Some key points:
- Over 340,000 social investors have lent over $45 million through Kiva in the first 3 years. Loans are funded every 10 days and delinquency and default rates are low.
- Kiva applies "Web 2.0" principles to make the user experience easy and fun for lenders, including quick loans, real-time updates, and social features. This has led to strong growth with over 270,000 lenders from 70 countries.
- Kiva promotes transparency by openly sharing data on costs, inaccuracies, and loan performance, building trust among lenders and entrepreneurs.
Schema Design by Example ~ MongoSF 2012hungarianhc
This document summarizes a presentation about schema design in MongoDB. It discusses embedding documents, linking documents through references, and using geospatial data for check-ins. Examples are given for modeling blog posts and comments, places with metadata, and user profiles with check-in histories. The document emphasizes designing schemas based on application needs rather than relational normalization.
A célula é a unidade básica de todos os seres vivos. Pode ser unicelular ou pluricelular e é constituída por membrana, citoplasma e organelas como o núcleo. As células são classificadas em procarióticas e eucarióticas e as células animais e vegetais possuem organelas diferentes como cloroplastos e parede celular nas células vegetais.
This baby book documents a newborn's first month, recording their birth details, first pictures, and the emergence of their first tooth. It also notes that the baby loves to laugh and has become fast friends with their toys Coledon and Prince.
The document discusses a proposal for Kiva to share currency risk equitably between Kiva partners and lenders. It provides an overview of how currency fluctuations can currently impose financial burdens on partners. The proposal suggests Kiva lenders absorb currency risk above a certain percentage of depreciation, such as 20%, to protect both partners and borrowers. Mock-ups demonstrate how loan details and repayments might be displayed on Kiva's website under different currency risk sharing scenarios.
This document celebrates the victory of muffins over fishsticks of doom, but regrets to inform the reader of further muffin victories that cannot be allowed again as the feed is now unhackable. It also mentions berries on a cake and cakes on unusual carriers.
This document provides an overview and evaluation of Fastrack, a microfinance institution (MFI) located in [LOCATION]. Section 1 outlines key details about Fastrack including its history, mission, products/services, financial performance, governance, and rationale for a potential partnership with Kiva. Section 2 evaluates Fastrack's social performance across Kiva's core criteria of targeting/outreach, products/services, benefits to clients, and social responsibility. Section 3 analyzes risks. Appendices provide additional financial and portfolio details.
Este documento presenta un resumen de 3 oraciones de los alimentos tradicionales de la comunidad Bari en Venezuela. Explica que los Bari cultivan y comen tradicionalmente plantas como yuca amarga, plátanos, maíz y frutas silvestres. También cazan pequeños animales como monos, perezosos y aves para complementar su dieta basada principalmente en cultivos. El documento destaca la importancia de preservar los conocimientos culinarios de los Bari para el futuro.
The document discusses the entrepreneur Rajesh Jain and his investments in India's digital infrastructure and internet/mobile space. It then summarizes Novatium's goal of bringing affordable computing and internet access to middle-income Indian households and their approach using "thin" computing. Finally, it outlines how NetCore is using SMS subscriptions to build an audience and platform for monetization through ads, paid channels, and enterprise customers.
The document discusses designing policy and presents a case study about tackling worklessness in Hendon, Sunderland through engagement events, selecting contracted providers, service blueprinting, and measuring impact. It shares the story of James and argues that designers bring optimism and creativity rather than apocalyptic views to policy problems. The author thanks Richard Telford and live|work Studio for their contributions.
p2p microfinance concept that I was working on before joining KivaPremal Shah
In late 2004 and 2005, while working at PayPal, I was working on a p2p microfinance concept with another partner. I later joined Kiva as President but there's a good bit of nostalgia and wisdom in this presentation around p2p microfinance -- a lot of which Kiva has implemented today. :)
Leveraging The Clouds For Reliable Web Applications PresentationWeb 2.0 Expo
The document discusses cloud computing infrastructure and how RightScale provides automation tools across multiple cloud platforms. It highlights how RightScale allows for on-demand provisioning of servers and resources, automated configuration and management of infrastructure, and scaling of resources based on load. RightScale aims to provide abstraction from the differences between cloud platforms and enable portability of applications.
Online Giving Marketplaces Kiva PresentationPremal Shah
Kiva is an online lending platform that connects lenders to small entrepreneurs in developing countries. Some key points:
- Over 340,000 social investors have lent over $45 million through Kiva in the first 3 years. Loans are funded every 10 days and delinquency and default rates are low.
- Kiva applies "Web 2.0" principles to make the user experience easy and fun for lenders, including quick loans, real-time updates, and social features. This has led to strong growth with over 270,000 lenders from 70 countries.
- Kiva promotes transparency by openly sharing data on costs, inaccuracies, and loan performance, building trust among lenders and entrepreneurs.
Schema Design by Example ~ MongoSF 2012hungarianhc
This document summarizes a presentation about schema design in MongoDB. It discusses embedding documents, linking documents through references, and using geospatial data for check-ins. Examples are given for modeling blog posts and comments, places with metadata, and user profiles with check-in histories. The document emphasizes designing schemas based on application needs rather than relational normalization.
A célula é a unidade básica de todos os seres vivos. Pode ser unicelular ou pluricelular e é constituída por membrana, citoplasma e organelas como o núcleo. As células são classificadas em procarióticas e eucarióticas e as células animais e vegetais possuem organelas diferentes como cloroplastos e parede celular nas células vegetais.