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At the intersection of resources and causes, connecting good people to great projects that make a difference in society.

Joined April 2009
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#NYCTechWeek was a blast. Thanks to @a16z for including our “Bootstrapping Secrets” event in the lineup. We had standing room only!
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Fun fact: In 2023, of 5.5 million new business applications only 9.5% formed a business. While women outpace men by 94% as biz owners, they still only get 2% of VC funds. Join me during NYC #techweek to learn the secrets to successful #bootstrapping. lu.ma/e1utd5w9
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#DYK that over 8 million tons of plastic waste enters the ocean each year? That's equal to one truckload every minute! 🚨 Learn how you can help to improve the health of our oceans. 👇 @SeaChange_EU
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Democracy is not a spectator sport. Vote in your primary. (NY info below) Don’t think your vote matters? Your state a foregone conclusion? It matters! Turnout signals energy for the general election. Vote! #vote vote.nyc/election/presidenti…
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The #BiodiversityPlan fully recognizes the importance of gender and women’s rights. Strengthening women’s leadership helps the conservation of biodiversity and is crucial to securing a #NaturePositive world by 2030. 🌱 @WWF
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Demand for critical minerals are on the rise. However, mining in water-stressed regions can strain freshwater supplies💧 Explore our findings from @USGS and WRI's Aqueduct to learn more: bit.ly/48XGACO
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High-tech greenhouses and vertical farms are a response to drought and other impacts of climate change. But the electricity they consume adds to the problem. wapo.st/4agZ2Y7
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Another great example of how prioritizing pedestrians and bicycling can be a win-win.
2 years ago a central Berlin 🇩🇪 Shopping Street was opened to pedestrians🚶🏾‍♀️& cyclists 🚲, and closed to cars 🚗 NOW results are in ➡️ 👉+65% ‼️ visitors to the street 👉 People stay longer 👉 Increased revenues in local shops 📷@Radelflieger
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A take related to the Boston City Council's hearing on the free bus pilot today #bospoli “A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation” – Gustavo Petro, Mayor of Bogotá
Heading in the wrong direction. Is COP26 speaking to the right audience?
This is striking: the emissions of the richest 1% are 30x higher than what is compatible with staying under 1.5 degrees. And national climate policies do basically nothing to change this.
Help us create a dream board! Take a picture, tell us your dream, and tag @AsiaSociety #ASDreamBoard for a chance to be featured at the #AsiaGameChangers Awards w/@BTS_twt, @naomiosaka, Miky Lee, Joe & Clara Tsai, @TheVikasKhanna, and @YoYo_Ma. Details 👉 AsiaSociety.org/DreamBoard
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This week at Asia Society— @AsiaPolicy launches its latest report, "Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative" which explores key BRI projects in the Indo-Pacific that have raised concerns about dual-use commercial-military capabilities, and more. Details: trib.al/NiO8jlv
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The world is a better place with this group of honorees: @BTS_twt @CJENT_USA @joetsai1999 @TheVikasKhanna @YoYo_Ma @naomiosaka #BTSArmy #clarawutsai
This year, #AsiaGameChangers is celebrating those whose responses to this year’s twin traumas of COVID-19 and racial violence has saved lives, changed lives, and lifted spirits globally. Meet the 2020 honorees: trib.al/uAN5FvJ
Blatant misogynistic rhetoric.
Trump on his goal of reopening country by Easter: “I will be guided very much by Doctor Fauci and Deborah,” meaning Dr Birx.
We are pleased to announce that Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch is joining the Carnegie Endowment as a senior fellow with @CarnegieRussia
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“Imagine all the people living life in peace.” #InternationalDayOfPeace
Carnegie is hiring! Major Gifts Officer position. Pass it along! linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…