Ebay & Kiva
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mlb13 on Feb 12, 2008 in
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Ebay
What principles did we learn from eBay?
User driven content They’ve made it really easy to buy and sell
What makes eBay successful
A global audience Empowers the average person to buy and sell They’ve created an environment where you feel like you can safely buy and sell across the globe
Buyer confidence in a realm of anonymity
The one place where you can find almost anything People can research and shop at the same time You don’t just buy, you WIN
What is eBay?
A facilitator An aggregator site
A sandbox for internet commerce
Kiva
What can we learn from Kiva?
Up to the minute transaction info is vital
Why loan and not give?
Creates accountability Removes some of the temptation of the gift Creates self sustainability Self-perpetuating Helps them build their own economy Gives a sense of dignity
Decentralization of transaction What are the needs that it taps into for 3rd world entrepreneurs?
What are the needs that it taps into for donors?
Gives meaning to their money
What is meant by “lending is connecting”?
You know you’ve benefited the lives and the community Kiva creates and avenue of relation
Explore the power of connectional applications.
Fulfills the fundamental need to connect in meaningful ways
The degree to which you can successfully make that connection is how successful the site will be
Other sites to look at
Microplace Domini.com Lohas.com
What kind of modeling are we seing
Is it a new way of making doing good more accessible
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