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In: Videos & Podcasts

Queer like me

Coming out as a gay when she was 19 wasn't easy for Indian Vini Bhansali, but this social entrepreneur strongly believes in the power of people working together to make things better for the generations that follow. Be inspired by her story in our latest favourite iOnPoverty film.

Post Reporters
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Payment by results – revolution or bust?

Payment by results is a controversial model for the delivery of UK public sector contracts, but with the idealogical thrust heading in that direction, should social enterprises just line up and form a queue or hold back and miss out.

Alex Delaney
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Seeding startups at the base of India’s pyramid

A legendary Silicon Valley investor says entrepreneurs can get richer by "providing value to the masses" – bring on the team of tech-vets who've raised $8m for the needs of low-income customers at the base of India's economic pyramid

David Bank