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Re: What’s the point?

Katelyn Friedson — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:22:23 -0000

Isn't there a huge opportunity to make a difference while living out pie slice #1? What happens if you die right before slice #2? I love this post, but I feel like the model is too black and white in so many ways. For one, wealth doesn't always have to mean time and money or 'pennies,' as you phrased it. You already have a ton of wealth you can share with others- Knowledge and experience comes to mind; resources, "paying it forward" if you will.
With a little creativity, (ping me if you need any=)) chances are likely these small (but meaningful) donations would actually help drive growth and innovation of your business...

Re: What’s the point?

jasonshen — Mon, 03 May 2010 04:49:37 -0000

One thought though - giving away your money may not be the best way you could make an impact. Imagine all the planning, hustle and leadership you put into your business now brought to bear on a social ill. You could make a serious dent on it.

I'd encourage you to think about becoming a social entrepreneur at some point in your life before like age 40. Yes, successful "regular" entrepreneurs create jobs and great products/services. But successful social entrepreneurs have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who often can't help themselves.

Just a thought. Love the blog posts.

Re: What’s the point?

Robert Hammer — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:12:10 -0000

The Andrew Carnegie approach is a very good one. I look at it this way; you can make a minor impact (in the form of philanthropy...having a business is already a positive impact) by continually giving excess resources throughout your life, or you can make a much larger impact at the end of your life if you are able to grow those resources over the duration of your life (or even just allow compound interest to do its work).

Re: What’s the point?

lcarter233 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:32:30 -0000

Well said...the people who own the business I work for have been open for 25 years and in recent years they have finally reached the point where they can donate money and product to local charities. You are only 25 right? You have plenty of time for the future:)

Re: What’s the point?

Derek Johnson — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:42:52 -0000

I'm thinking I'll live till 100, so at age 75.

Re: What’s the point?

Brian Russell — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:06:06 -0000

How will you break it down? Will you batch all your philanthropy and service at the end of your life (not knowing when it will be)? Take 1/4 of every week? Or take every 4th year in the style of this man: http://www.ted.com/talks/la...

Re: What’s the point?

Derek Johnson — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:04:24 -0000

Great point.

Re: What’s the point?

Justin Ratner — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:44:32 -0000

It seems like you are forgetting that entrepreneurs tend to make the world a better place by default. Think about how many lives have been enriched by the innovation and service that has come out the world of startups.

Tatango has probably helped dozens of non-profits improve their communities.

Re: What’s the point?

katharinecarey — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:11:27 -0000

I agree, way to throw it out there!