#SocEntChat July 09

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AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:02:10 +0000

meganmcf:
@joshnesbit Hi Josh. Just saw u via #SocEntChat! Writing the @everywun newsletter today to feature Frontline :) Congrats on the new phones!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:02:32 +0000

olafdunn:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:03:00 +0000

socialedge:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK (expand)). Topic is Mobile Innovation.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:03:02 +0000

meganmcf:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:04:29 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat rules: 1) Intro urself in 1 tweet when u join 2) Suggest Qs via @ reply w/o hashtag 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool :)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:05:01 +0000

skarol:
RT@ashokatweets #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:05:15 +0000

SocialEarth:
#SocEntChat Erik @socialearth yo!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:05:50 +0000

wangela:
#SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:05:59 +0000

willrobinsoniii:
RT @socialedge RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat starts now! Follow the hashtag to participate http://bit.ly/hXqLK Topic: Mobile Innovation.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:03 +0000

kiwanja:
Getting late on the other side of the pond here, but looking fwd to following some of the Mobile Innovation & Technology chat. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:19 +0000

skarol:
RT@ashokatweets #SocEntChat is starting now!Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK).Topic is Mobile Innovation. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:25 +0000

writerpollock:
#SocEntChat Tristan from @SocialEarth and Ashoka here!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:29 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
RT @socialedge: RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat is starting! Use hashtag to chat: (http://bit.ly/hXqLK (expand)). Topic is Mobile Innovation.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:47 +0000

mckra1g:
#SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:27 +0000

tomjd:
Im Tom, the social media guy at Ashoka. I run @ashokatweets but will speak as myself from this acct and use that 1 4 moderation #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:30 +0000

paulcavazos:
RT@ashokatweets #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK ). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:43 +0000

olafdunn:
Ive been working in mobile tech & mobile web strategy and consultancy since 2005. Looking to apply this knowledge to good causes #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:56 +0000

joshnesbit:
#socentchat Hey everybody - Josh from @SMSmedic + @HopePhones... looking forward to the discussion
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:08:17 +0000

AshokaTweets:
For background on the work Ashoka is doing with Lemelson in the Appropriate Tech space see http://tech.ashoka.org. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:08:35 +0000

mobileactive:
Following along on the #SocEntChat on mobile innovation. Is there a question yet? ;)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:08:43 +0000

KooDooZ:
@REGARDvs #SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate (http://bit.ly/hXqLK). Topic is Mobile Innovation. Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:09:04 +0000

bartsullivan:
#SocEntChat anyone tried out the google sms demo in Uganda at http://bit.ly/EZUx1 ?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:09:38 +0000

metameerkat:
#SocEntChat Dorette from @uthango in S. Africa joining you for 1st time... About me: http://meeid.com/metameerkat (great initiative!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:11 +0000

ACCION_USA:
Julie from ACCION USA (US non-profit direct microlender affiliated with Accion Intl) excited about the discussion! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:47 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat rules: 1) Intro urself in 1 tweet when u join 2) Suggest Qs via @ reply w/o hashtag 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool Pls RT
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:49 +0000

willrobinsoniii:
What social innovators are doing interesting things with Mobile Apps? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:50 +0000

mbelinsky:
Following along #SocEntChat for @digidem and our #Handheld Human Rights project
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:52 +0000

chloevdc:
#SocEntChat Hi all! I'm Chloe working on health4all @ Ashoka and have worked with mobile techs for health with UNF/Datadyne. woo!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:43 +0000

ChangeEvnglst:
Sidney Hargro Interested in how mobile tech for change differs from Outside US compared to Inside #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:45 +0000

bartsullivan:
#SocEntChat I work with farm radio international in Africa and am interested in how mobile phones & radio work for farmers
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:49 +0000

dosomething:
#SocEntChat is starting now! Follow the hashtag to participate http://bit.ly/hXqLK
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:55 +0000

meganmcf:
HI, I'm Megan from @everywun. 1st time joining the #SocEntChat and very excited to hear about how mobile tech is being used for social good.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:13 +0000

ACCION_USA:
RT@AshokaTweets #SocEntChat rules 1) Intro urself in 1 tweet when u join 2) Suggest Qs via @ reply w/o hashtag 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:18 +0000

aaanimals:
Hi, Im Michelle, this is my first #socentchat and really excited for it.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:20 +0000

AshokaTweets:
To kick of the #SocEntChat discussion: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space? Pls RT
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:41 +0000

DorotheeRH:
Welcome @aanimals, this is my first #socentchat as well!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:51 +0000

dosomething:
#SocEntChat Nancy Lublin CEO of DoSomething.org interested in getting young people to rock change via new technologies!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:12:59 +0000

SocialEarth:
We met with ppl from Opportunity International yesterday, check out 'Electronic Wallet' http://tinyurl.com/c4ez39 #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:13:06 +0000

Judieell:
#SocEntChat. 4P Hi everyone, is there an agenda for this discussion anyone?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:13:14 +0000

skarol:
#SocEntChat Hey everyone! Sohit from @diditz. Looking forward to an engaging discussion.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:13:32 +0000

DorotheeRH:
RT @AshokaTweets #SocEntChat rules: 1) Intro urself in 1 tweet 2) Suggest Qs via @ reply w/o hashtag 3) stay on-topic 4) stay cool
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:14:12 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
it's red eyed Dwight flying in at 3AM from Bangkok to connect with all of you--so let's do this #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:14:30 +0000

ACCION_USA:
Micro-volunteer opportunities via mobile phones http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:14:54 +0000

ModernGiving:
Betsy from @ModernGiving joining #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:28 +0000

DorotheeRH:
@dosomething #SocEntChat We're having tons of success doing outreach for OrganicNation.tv on Twitter via @OrganicNation - it's a great tool
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:34 +0000

tomjd:
RT @AshokaTweets: To kick off the #SocEntChat Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:46 +0000

mobileactive:
Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space? #socentchat: Open-mobile.org/open source mobile apps
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:15:47 +0000

ashoka_jenna:
#SocEntChat Jenna here from Ashoka's Changemakers. We mostly do web stuff (www.changemakers.com)...but experimented w/ mobile in Africa.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:04 +0000

olafdunn:
@ACCION_USA have you looked at going beyond the iphone for this project? Using mobile web? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:11 +0000

SocialEarth:
RT @ACCION_USA: Micro-volunteer opportunities via mobile phones http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat a great crowd-sourcing model
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:19 +0000

wangela:
#SocEntChat hello all, I'm a blogger on design for the developing world. looking for user-centric solutions to 3rd world challenges!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:33 +0000

chloevdc:
RT @AshokaTweets To kick of the #SocEntChat: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space? Pls RT
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:33 +0000

ashokaYVgermany:
Dennis from Youth Venture Germany, attending for the 1.time the #SocEntChat, interested in supporting my teams with mobile solutions
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:16:45 +0000

SocialEarth:
RT @AshokaTweets To kick of the #SocEntChat: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space? Pls RT
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:07 +0000

BOPreneur:
#socentchat Paul (@BOPreneur) here, multitasking and learning about twitterchattering
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:20 +0000

AshokaTweets:
RT @Judieell: #SocEntChat. Hi everyone, is there an agenda for this discussion anyone? - structured around Qs. See http://bit.ly/hXqLK
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:29 +0000

bartsullivan:
Community radio stations generating income through premium rate services (30cent sms from listeners) #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:38 +0000

DorotheeRH:
#SocEntChat I loved all the mobile tech applications at this year's @NetSquared Conference http://netsquared.org/projectgallery/overview
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:50 +0000

tsepeaces:
#socentchat Hi, I'm Tsega and I'm interested in #socent - Joining this type of twitter chat for the first time.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:55 +0000

willrobinsoniii:
I was always impressed with the vision of Mashavu http://www.ideablob.com/posts/171 #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:56 +0000

ashoka_jenna:
These guys r great. RT @ACCION_USA: Micro-volunteer opportunities via mobile phones http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:18:09 +0000

dosomething:
#SocEntChat Just the fact that we are able to cross link data across networks - fb/ms/twitter/txt
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:18:18 +0000

ACCION_USA:
@olafdunn I haven't pursued this yet, but mobile web would reach even more ppl, no? Any ideas for that? #Socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:18:37 +0000

RicciDryerNYC:
#SocEntChat Kevin here from @DoSomething I'm the manager of buzz and work primarily with the media to get exposure for the organization
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:18:59 +0000

olafdunn:
I think that the alerts system for diseases via SMS in africa could be complimented with MMS for diagnosis purposes. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:19:16 +0000

mbelinsky:
Engery behind openmobile.org is really thrilling. Open source makes tech projects local empowerment initiatives. Plus secure! #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:19:19 +0000

ModernGiving:
Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space? #socentchat: More opportunities to engage volunteers
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:19:58 +0000

emspivack:
Emily from @dowserdowser joining #SocEntChat. Curious to hear about new tech developments around social change.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:32 +0000

wangela:
Q1 @AshokaTweets I'm impressed at mobile carrier MTN's involvement in SA, Uganda, Malawi. Generous donations of PCM media #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:39 +0000

SocialEarth:
sks microfinance: Mobile Banking Could Be the Future of Microfinance #SocEntChat http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124644127556278813.html
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:15 +0000

aaanimals:
in college they added an SMS alert system and I thought it worked very well. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:22 +0000

DorotheeRH:
RT @mbelinsky Energy behind openmobile.org is really thrilling. Open source makes tech projects local empowerment initiatives #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:26 +0000

olafdunn:
@ACCION_USA Yes mobileweb would be the best alternative, in combination with SMS WAP Push. Framework is important tho. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:30 +0000

mobileactive:
@mbelinsky #socentchat http://open-mobile.org (I know, stupid hyphen) open source mobile solutions for civil society
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:40 +0000

tomjd:
RT @ModernGiving: most exciting = more opportunities to engage volunteers #socentchat - such as @extraordinaries www.beextra.org
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:47 +0000

cbennett10:
#socentchat Hey, I'm chris from Ashoka's university program. Excited to hear your perspectives
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:56 +0000

tomjd:
Fans of the #4change chats - the #SocEntChat which is happening right now is on mobile innovation, very relevant, pls join us.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:22:57 +0000

ashoka_jenna:
@tomjd Mobile enables micro. Mobile also enables geo. As in geo-tracking and locating. Great potential #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:32 +0000

BOPreneur:
#socentchat I have been intrigued by mPedigree, using mobile to check out drugs, reduce counterfeits http://bit.ly/17M9Gu
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:33 +0000

writerpollock:
#SocEntChat @extraordinaries are great. awesome innovations > http://bit.ly/16K159
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:15 +0000

kiwanja:
One of the most exciting developments is the emergence of home-grown developer communities, equipped to solve their own problems #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:23 +0000

greenskeptic:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat discussion: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:46 +0000

AshokaTweets:
When answering #SocEntChat Q which mob tech developments ur most excited about pls tell us why that dev will bring about large-scale change
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:53 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
Micro collaboration powered by the web RT @dosomething: #SocEntChat we are able to cross link data across networks - fb/ms/twitter/txt
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:57 +0000

writerpollock:
#SocEntChat on Mobile Innovation has just started. Come join us!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:25:16 +0000

aaanimals:
@kiwanja can you give an example? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:01 +0000

cvmnational:
Steve from CVM. We provide voice mail for 40k US homeless. Want to help provide mobile access for 81% of clients without them #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:06 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @writerpollock: #SocEntChat on Mobile Innovation has just started. Come join us!
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:12 +0000

mobileactive:
See also the coded-in-country initiative - relevant for mobile for dev: http://bit.ly/hOMap #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:13 +0000

chloevdc:
#socentchat how about reading ultrasound via mobile phone http://bit.ly/kFeLT very cool and much needed in the health space
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:16 +0000

andreahong:
This is awesome - RT @ACCION_USA: Micro-volunteer opportunities via mobile phones http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:26 +0000

ModernGiving:
@writerpollock @tomjd -- thanks for introducing me to @extraordinaries #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:29 +0000

meganmcf:
Everywun.com currently tlking w/ www.txtblaster.com about how sms can b harnessed to alert ppl about actions in their community. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:34 +0000

dosomething:
#SocEntChat @kiwanja couldn't agree with you more, open source communities are the way to go
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:26:57 +0000

roballen101:
#socentchat - the growth of mobile web usage - be it Opera Mini, XHTML-MP or smart phone based opens huge opportunities
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:12 +0000

willrobinsoniii:
I wonder how @tatango could get involved in this conversation? @meganmcf (group text messaging service) #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:33 +0000

RyanRic:
@BOPreneur The Nigerian who started mPedigree's profile is here (http://ashoka.org/bsimons) #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:34 +0000

scotfrank:
Scot from @CitizenWater in on #SocEntChat. Is there other interest in (mobile) technology + citizen science for social change?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:36 +0000

writerpollock:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat discussion: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in mobile tech for social change? Y large change?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:44 +0000

stephbark:
RT writerpollock #SocEntChat on Mobile Innovation has just started
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:18 +0000

seanpfitz:
#SocEntChat Mobile Active: Great org that helps NGOs use mobile technology in the developing world http://bit.ly/5Z2B
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:29 +0000

olafdunn:
I frequently use VMS http://bit.ly/mKBPk as an opensource mobile web framework. Perfect for delivery on low budget #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:31 +0000

ModernGiving:
Great opportunities also in basic community-level organizing and education (esp. health care). Apps for that? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:42 +0000

justinadams:
#socentchat Blue Ocean Institute is using text messaging to serve up sustainable seafood rankings. 30644 FISH [fish name]
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:43 +0000

kiwanja:
@dosomething But not just that - the less distance between a problem and the solution/problem solver the better. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:28:46 +0000

greenskeptic:
Greetings #SocEntChat, I'm curious about mobile applications for tracking envirodata, esp climate change impact monitoring. Any ideas?
Wed

RyanRic:
Speaking of data costs... Q2: What are the greatest challenges to all these amazing initiatives reaching scale/impact? #SocEntChat Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:08 +0000

Emilyblynn:
When are we going to get some formal trials on m4change projects? So far just a lot of pilots without measurable results...? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:24 +0000

newsmeback:
RT @mbelinsky Great multi-lingual mobile to blog (drupal) citizen journalism project in US is www.vozmob.net #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:37 +0000

mobileactive:
@ACCION_USA: people are collaborating at mobileactive.org/network of mobile peeps 4 social change. #M4change camps as well. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:56 +0000

kiwanja:
A few thoughts/best practices on building mobile apps for use in developing countries. http://is.gd/1kNBf #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:10 +0000

tomjd:
Mobile tech for social change community hosted by Vodafone http://bit.ly/uV8n1 #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:19 +0000

mobileactive:
participating in #socentchat focused on mobile innovation/mobile community and dev for social change. #m4change
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:29 +0000

RyanRic:
Re: Q2 - I see adoption as major challenge. Will users take time/$ to use it. Has to be service of real value #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:36 +0000

dosomething:
#socentchat and definitely the economic costs-but that can be mitigated through an open source developer community, every1 contributes small
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:42 +0000

olafdunn:
@roballen101 Thanks very much. I am a member of Betavine from the early days, will check it out. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:53:03 +0000

wangela:
for mobile phone re-use, @HopePhones collects donated phones for @SMSmedic empowering rural doctors @ashoka_jenna @justinadams #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:53:20 +0000

mbelinsky:
Some of the challenges @digidem faces in the mobile sphere are 1. multi languages 2. parsing data 3. security #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:53:53 +0000

mobileactive:
#socentchat Mobile Tech 4 Social Change camps and meetups (roll your own) http://bit.ly/3G8sUP tips, camps, get-togethers #m4change
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:54:19 +0000

ACCION_USA:
RT @mobileactive runs discussion list/ppl who have volunteered 4 & found mobile projects to work on there http://bit.ly/vUAEe #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:54:39 +0000

tomjd:
@RyanRic Ur right, the most profound impacts will b those that provide immediate value to users, not just for "social good" #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:54:56 +0000

mobileactive:
SMS costs in many part of the world: #1 challenge to scale on #m4change #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:55:02 +0000

Tech4Dev:
@AshokaTweets: For Q2 re:reaching scale/impact, providing an economically-viable & locally-sustainable business model #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:55:07 +0000

jimmyaungchen:
RT dosomething #socentchat I would def say getting the network effect going... twitter=popular because of that, whereas chatrooms failed
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:55:38 +0000

SocialEarth:
@olafdunn Anyone know of a guru.com freelancing site for #m4change projects or companies? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:55:53 +0000

Tech4Dev:
Participating in #socentchat focused on mobile innovation/mobile community and dev for social change (w/ @mobileactive & many more!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:16 +0000

janstewart:
RT @kiwanja: Blog post on use of SMS to crowd-source out-of-stock drug info. in East Africa. http://is.gd/1kwSG #SocEntChat (via @tomjd)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:26 +0000

tsepeaces:
Challeng 2 scale up mobile initiatives 4social change in developin countries: lack of telecom infrastructure beyond govt control #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:47 +0000

mobileactive:
#2 challenge locally relevant content in appropriate lang and for handsets in use (still mostly SMS) #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:51 +0000

wangela:
Q2 re: challenges, definitely awareness. But 'Please Call Me' msgs seem like great opp to reach millions/daily. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:56 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @Tech4Dev: in #socentchat focused on mobile innovation/mobile community and dev for social change (w/ @mobileactive & many more!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:57:34 +0000

ModernGiving:
@tomjd @RyanRic Also--the area of efficiency and synergy of change--how MUCH can we change for how little investment? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:57:53 +0000

justinadams:
@RyanRic Agreed Re: Q2: What do you see as the major drivers of adoption for mobile activism? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:32 +0000

cbennett10:
RT @ashoka_jenna: Lots of mobile phones, lots of waste. Cool company in US 2 sell/recycle old phones. http://bit.ly/PdqVl #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:36 +0000

wangela:
See Project M using free PleaseCallMe (PCM) msgs to reach HIV patients in South Africa where infection >40% http://bit.ly/42dUnu #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:36 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @tomjd: @RyanRic.... profound impacts will b those that provide immediate value to users, not just for "social good" #socentchat (agreed)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:42 +0000

janstewart:
#socentchat www.citizensmarket.org find out bout company before u buy product by scan brcode w phone at store (via @tomjd)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:49 +0000

mobileactive:
If you are interested in shaping the Betavine Social Exchge matching devs with nonprofits for mobile needs, let us know! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:59:24 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
#socentchat Katherine Fulton's TED lecture mentions several projects offering long term collaboration for people like us http://tr.im/qwku
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:59:46 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Summarizing key challenges: cost/adoption/supporting local innovation+languages/ensuring collaboration/non govt infrastructure #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:59:51 +0000

meganmcf:
RT @ashoka_jenna: Lots of mobile phones, lots of waste. Cool company in US 2 sell/recycle old phones. http://bit.ly/PdqVl #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:26 +0000

scotfrank:
@Emilyblynn monitoring & evaluation needs to be part of the approach. usually it's left out and so results aren't measurable. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:26 +0000

janstewart:
Mobile tech for social change community hosted by Vodafone http://bit.ly/uV8n1 #socentchat (via @tomjd)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:48 +0000

mobileactive:
and also -- if you need open source mobile solutions 4 change, check out OMC tech: http://bit.ly/70HIj #socentchat #openmobile
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:01:14 +0000

kiwanja:
@AshokaTweets Local language is mostly a problem if you're an outsider, or developing from the outside. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:02:10 +0000

tomjd:
RT @mobileactive: If ur interested in shaping the Betavine Social Exchge matching devs w nonprofits 4 mobile needs, let us know! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:02:10 +0000

wangela:
#socentchat thx everyone for the great chat! definitely some great ideas for my next http://www.ChangedByDesign.com blog post.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:02:16 +0000

arudoyat:
Powering cell phones in rural areas is a major obstacle. US$8.00 for good solar panels is best I've found: http://tiny.cc/vWdsT. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:02:30 +0000

myoung34:
RT @ACCION_USA: Micro-volunteer opportunities via mobile phones http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:02:32 +0000

metameerkat:
time for another Question? #socentchat > Any examples of projects where the beneficiaries are part of application design?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:03:02 +0000

stephbark:
RT AshokaTweets: Summarizing key challenges: cost/adoption/supporting local innovation+languages/ensuring collaboration... #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:03:12 +0000

mobileactive:
@ashokatweets - thanks for hosting #socentchat ! Fun.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:03:23 +0000

AshokaTweets:
@kiwanja But that is relevant to scalability isn't it? Otherwise we get patchwork of local initiatives? But maybe that is best? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:03:28 +0000

tsepeaces:
taking down #socentchat buzz words: digital storytelling, mobile/digital activism
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:03:54 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
there's tons more too! skoll, amazee, change, causecast, to name a few. join the discussion #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:04:00 +0000

RyanRic:
@arudoyat here is an article on charging your cellphone with your bicycle :) http://tech.ashoka.org/node/4044 #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:04:00 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @mobileactive: @ashokatweets - thanks for hosting #socentchat ! Fun. (agreed!!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:04:39 +0000

justinadams:
#socentchat Drivers of adoption (so far): Locally relevant, profound impact on user (not just do good), awareness. Any others?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:04 +0000

peterdeitz:
RT @dosomething: #SocEntChat What about receiving volunteering opportunities via tweets or sms?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:08 +0000

SocialEarth:
RT @metameerkat @mobileactive @ashokatweets - thanks for hosting #socentchat ! Fun. (agreed!!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:26 +0000

kiwanja:
@AshokaTweets Ability to scale isn't exclusive to apps developed outside. No reason why a locally developed app shouldn't scale #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:46 +0000

SocialEarth:
@peterdeitz: check out http://www.theextraordinaries.org/ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:05:57 +0000

ModernGiving:
Wondering about this, too. RT @AshokaTweets @kiwanja patchwork of local initiatives = best? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:06:15 +0000

BeUnreasonable:
RT @AshokaTweets: Q2: What are the greatest challenges to all these amazing initiatives reaching scale/impact? #SocEntChat Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:06:45 +0000

dosomething:
#socentchat scalability is all about the balance between uniformity balanced with individual adaptability
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:07:05 +0000

donmacca:
#opensource mobile ideas for change: http://bit.ly/70HIj #socentchat #openmobile #socent via @mobileactive
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:07:06 +0000

metameerkat:
@justinadams I would add invo

AshokaTweets:
Great Q from @metameerkat: Q3: What are eg. of projects where the beneficiaries are part of application design? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:08:41 +0000

justinadams:
RT @metameerkat: I would add involvement of beneficiaries in design process :) as driver for adoption #SocEntChat -- thanks! Scalability?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:08:51 +0000

tejuravi:
RT @AshokaTweets: Q2: What are the greatest challenges to all these amazing initiatives reaching scale/impact? #SocEntChat Pls RT.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:05 +0000

cbennett10:
@AshokaTweets thanks Tom for the chat! RT @tsepeaces taking down #socentchat buzz words: digital storytelling, mobile/digital activism
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:07 +0000

kiwanja:
@SocialEarth Possibly. But this is why we should help and support its development, no? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:31 +0000

mifos:
RT @donmacca #opensource mobile ideas for change: http://bit.ly/70HIj (expand) #socentchat #openmobile #socent via @mobileactive
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:46 +0000

scotfrank:
@AshokaTweets as @catlinpowers said: "Global diffusion of ideas, local diffusion of resources." @kiwanja #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:52 +0000

tomjd:
So much great content/ideas/links coming out of #SocEntChat it's overwhelming (but awesome!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:10:00 +0000

SocialEarth:
@kiwanja Most def! Similar to sil val vcs setting up outpost in india and china- but doing this for #m4change orgs #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:08 +0000

ideagiant:
Using 'Tech' as a means and not an end is necessary for the modern non-prof model-lest we fall into confusing digital for 'real'#SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:33 +0000

tomjd:
RT @scotfrank: @AshokaTweets as @catlinpowers said: "Global diffusion of ideas, local diffusion of resources." #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:49 +0000

justinadams:
Agreed :-) RT @tomjd: So much great content/ideas/links coming out of #SocEntChat it's overwhelming (but awesome!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:12:23 +0000

ideagiant:
Using this communications technology to be able to catalyze ideas in distant locales is amazing. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:12:41 +0000

greenskeptic:
Is there a method better than hashtags for chats like #socentchat? Lots of good info but hard to follow/process and keep up. Yes?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:12:59 +0000

mbelinsky:
Good laws that protect users will help with the scalability of mobile for social good projects #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:11 +0000

olafdunn:
@AshokaTweets Biggest challenge, not understanding the running costs with apps (data, sms, mms, etc) and the handset demographic #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:20 +0000

tsepeaces:
haha! RT @RyanRic @arudoyat here is an article on charging your cellphone with your bicycle :) http://tech.ashoka.org/node/4044 #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:38 +0000

insearchofsanuk:
#socentchat after 4am now. goodnight. remember we are the biggest mobile innovation. keep collaborating w/ each other across continents
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:38 +0000

ModernGiving:
Agreed! I'm getting an education! RT @ tomjd: So much great content/ideas/links coming out of #SocEntChat it's overwhelming (but awesome!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:39 +0000

ACCION_USA:
@greenskeptic Would www.tweetworks.com be helpful? It threads conversations @mikelangford #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:14:11 +0000

ACCION_USA:
RT @ModernGiving: Agreed! I'm getting an education! RT@tomjd: Gr8 content/ideas/links from #SocEntChat it's overwhelming (but awesome!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:09 +0000

aaanimals:
RT @ModernGiving: I'm getting an education! RT @ tomjd: So much great content/ideas/links coming out of #SocEntChat it's overwhelming
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:25 +0000

paulcavazos:
#socentchat if $ is a challenge in developing world is it bad taste to ask corporations to help finance in exchange for similar access?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:15:38 +0000

RyanRic:
@greenskeptic I'm going 2 B turning the feed in2 a blog post 2morrow 4 AshokaTech. I'll try & separate out the links/leads #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:15 +0000

metameerkat:
I am greatly impressed with #socentchat (http://bit.ly/hXqLK) and use of #Twitter in this format...
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:28 +0000

ninalu182:
RT @Tech4Dev: how mobiles are transforming global health in developing contexts, see these 51 case studies: http://is.gd/1kN9L #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:36 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat Q4: With so many initiatives how can we foster collaboration in the mobile tech 4 good space, esp across continents?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:38 +0000

tsepeaces:
RT @catlinpowers said: "Global diffusion of ideas, local diffusion of resources." #socentchat (via @tomjd @scotfrank @AshokaTweets)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:44 +0000

kiwanja:
Re: innovation, don't forget that we're for the first time beginning to see a reversal of traditional transfer. Now *both* ways #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:16:46 +0000

ideagiant:
#socentchat @paulcavazos corporations at base are profit driven-No Giveaways-only if you can couch 'help' in the terms of profit
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:17:22 +0000

tomjd:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat Q4: With so many initiatives how can we foster collaboration, esp across continents?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:17:49 +0000

ModernGiving:
What about the challenge of constantly changing/updating the hardware? Tech support? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:17:52 +0000

VanuatuVanessa:
RT: @SocialEarth: sks microfinance: Mobile Banking Could Be the Future #SocEntChat http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124644127556278813.html
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:25 +0000

Judieell:
RT #socentchat find out about the company you are buying from by scanning barcode using your mobile before you buy www.citizensmarket.org
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:27 +0000

ACCION_USA:
RT @AshokaTweets #SocEntChat Q4 W so many initiatives how can we foster collab in the mobile tech 4 good space, esp across continents?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:39 +0000

tsepeaces:
I am greatly impressed with #socentchat (http://bit.ly/hXqLK ) and use of #Twitter in this format... (via @metameerkat)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:18:48 +0000

ideagiant:
#socentchat@ ashokatweets-studies show that Hive int. is superior to ind. int.-but there is huge amounts of redundancy-red. is not bad
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:19:08 +0000

AshokaTweets:
RT @metameerkat: I am greatly impressed with #socentchat (http://bit.ly/hXqLK) and use of #Twitter in this format...
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:19:42 +0000

SocialEarth:
@greenskeptic maybe http://tinychat.com/ you can invite twitter users...#socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:10 +0000

ideagiant:
#socentchat there is no need to have huge hegemonic initiatives that we feed into-we must allow ideas, even if they overlap-i
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:17 +0000

justinadams:
@mbelinsky excellent point about good laws. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:32 +0000

tsepeaces:
@swangela @SocialEarth @cbennett10 #socentchat this might be interesting as well: http://aiti.mit.edu/ RE: MIT Africa IT
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:36 +0000

scotfrank:
@kiwanja exactly: innovation should have always implied exchange. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:44 +0000

bradweikel:
RT @mbelinsky: Good laws that protect users will help with the scalability of mobile for social good projects #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:21:09 +0000

olafdunn:
@AshokaTweets: Q4: Get more involved with groups such a MobileMonday, also make more use of services such as meetup.com #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:21:27 +0000

ideagiant:
#socentchat @ashokatweets using mobile tech to support Ideas in locales e.g. systems support etc. is the way to go-even if ideas overlap
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:21:52 +0000

cbennett10:
RT @VanuatuVanessa @tsepeaces @SocialEarth: sks microfinance: Mobile Banking Could Be the Future http://bit.ly/XliYm #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:22:29 +0000

roballen101:
#4 local meetups centred around international orgs can help - e.g http://tinyurl.com/net2jozi - 1st meetup focusing on mobile - #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:23:45 +0000

ACCION_USA:
What if there were an ongoing website, wiki, collaboration like non-profit's NTEN/ WeAreMedia? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:24:04 +0000

mobileactive:
Another great #socentchat idea, like fair trade 4 the tech world: Coded-in-Country http://bit.ly/hOMap (via @Tech4Dev)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:24:29 +0000

donosborn:
RT @kiwanja: Re: innovation, don't forget we're for 1st time beginning to see reversal of traditional transfer. Now *both* ways #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:25:29 +0000

tomjd:
RT @mobileactive: Another great #socentchat idea, like fair trade 4 the tech world: Coded-in-Country http://bit.ly/hOMap (via @Tech4Dev)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:25:58 +0000

mobileactive:
Thanks all, for #socentchat. Gotta run. Nice seeing so many peeps from the MobileActive.org community! #m4change
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:26:04 +0000

justinadams:
#socentchat Thanks everyone, especially @ashokatweets. I learned a lot. Take care.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:26:15 +0000

SocialEarth:
@ACCION_USA: have you seen http://www.i-genius.org/home/. Just found it this week #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:26:15 +0000

tomjd:
RT @SocialEarth: @AshokaTweets: Q4: How about leveraging something like to http://www.i-genius.org/home/ to connect? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:27:18 +0000

metameerkat:
@bradweikel @mbelinsky: imo good laws as well as unwritten norms in dealing with local beneficiaries needed for scalability #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:27:31 +0000

ummahvision:
RT @AshokaTweets: To kick off the #SocEntChat: Q1: What are the most exciting developments in the mobile tech for social change space?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:27:58 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Thanks for participating @mobileactive @justinadams (and those who have had to run already)! 30 mins 2 go 4 those still here #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:29:42 +0000

metameerkat:
140 characters remains a challenge when there is so much to be said... a good thing probably! #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:29:44 +0000

RyanRic:
RT @metameerkat: 140 characters remains a challenge when there is so much to be said... a good thing probably! #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:30:42 +0000

AshokaTweets:
#SocEntChat Q5 from @ACCION_USA: How can mobile innovations (esp in microfinance) internationally be transferred to the US?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:30:48 +0000

PBSIdeaLab:
mobileactive: and also -- if you need open source mobile solutions 4 change, check out OMC tech: http://bit.ly/70HIj #socentchat #openmob..
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:31:11 +0000

PBSIdeaLab:
mobileactive: @ashokatweets - thanks for hosting #socentchat ! Fun.: mobileactive: @ashokatweets - thanks for hosting #socentchat ! Fun.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:31:14 +0000

olafdunn:
#socentchat who are the major agencies providing phones to developing nations?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:31:53 +0000

SocialEarth:
is there a http://www.twibes.com/ for #m4change initaitives? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:31:54 +0000

donosborn:
@kiwanja 2-way transfer is conditioned by structural factors, including #language inequalities (#'s, power, policy, resources) #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:33:14 +0000

tomjd:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat Q5 frm @ACCION_USA: How can mobile innovations (esp in microfinance) internationally be transferred to the US?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:33:47 +0000

kiwanja:
@donosborn Many people don't realise two-way transfer is happening. Developed world sees innovation as its own domain? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:35:33 +0000

chloevdc:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat Q5 frm @ACCION_USA: How can mobile innovations (esp in microfinance) internationally be transferred to the US?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:35:39 +0000

olafdunn:
@joshnesbit do you have information on all the phones you receive? Makes/Models? Be good to get stats on this. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:14 +0000

Judieell:
RT @tomjd: So much great content/ideas/links coming out of #SocEntChat it's overwhelming (but awesome!)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:37:50 +0000

kiwanja:
@tomjd @AshokaTweets @ACCION_USA One key question in tech. transfer to the USA - is there a need? Is the innovation as relevant? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:37:54 +0000

extraordinaries:
#socentchat -- @tomjd -- micro finance already exists in the us -- many orgs doing loans of a few thousand $
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:38:06 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @kiwanja: @donosborn .... Developed world sees innovation as its own domain? #SocEntChat (agreed - comes with age-old paradigms)
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:38:15 +0000

RyanRic:
Re: Q5 I see the developing world as producing really interesting uses for mobile tech. Innov. and employable in U.S. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:39:15 +0000

roballen101:
#socentchat - Q5 - help out @memeshift - #socialinovation #storytelling #kickstarter project: http://bit.ly/m2IGu
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:39:24 +0000

ACCION_USA:
many low-med income smbiz owners arent online (time & tech reasons) so giving them knowledge of MF resources avail is difficult #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:40:46 +0000

RyanRic:
1 of R meta goals w/ AshokaTech is 2 network those top changemakers arnd the globe wrkn on ths --> 2 way collab & diffisuion #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:40:57 +0000

Judieell:
RT @AshokaTweets: #SocEntChat Q4: With so many initiatives how can we foster collaboration, esp across continents? Get TomTom on board.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:10 +0000

mifos:
RT @acumenfund: @GrameenAppLab "This is what technology can accomplish if it's put in service to the people." http://ow.ly/gjr7 #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:38 +0000

ACCION_USA:
reaching that demographic across the country w/o ppl on the ground limits the resources other biz owners benefit from #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:42:46 +0000

tomjd:
RT @acumenfund: @GrameenAppLab "This is what technology can accomplish if it's put in service to the people." http://ow.ly/gjr7 #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:12 +0000

ACCION_USA:
@extraordinaries we're actually the biggest MF in the US, but we have a challenge getting to those who need us #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:03 +0000

tomjd:
RT @RyanRic: 1 of meta goals of AshokaTech is 2 network those top changemakers globally wrkn on ths --> 2 way collab & diffusion #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:07 +0000

mbelinsky:
Mobile system in the US is structured against innovation. Even mobile fundraising prices out most orgs. Bad service is $$$$$! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:46:33 +0000

metameerkat:
RT @mbelinsky: Mobile system in the US is structured against innovation...! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:35 +0000

AshokaTweets:
This might be our last Q for this #SocEntChat, Q6: If you could invent a new mobile tech device or software for social good what would it b?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:41 +0000

ACCION_USA:
@mbelinsky Yeah- for a non-profit it's totally out of our range- maybe corporate sponsership's the only answer on that front... #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:47 +0000

dosomething:
RT @mbelinsky Mobile system in the US is structured against innovation. Even mobile fundraising prices out most orgs. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:49 +0000

paulcavazos:
RT @acumenfund: @GrameenAppLab "This is what technology can accomplish if it's put in service to the people." http://ow.ly/gjr7 #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:58 +0000

live1excellence:
RT @mifos: RT @acumenfund: @GrameenAppLab "This is what technology can accomplish ..." http://ow.ly/gjr7 #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:49:25 +0000

dosomething:
#socentchat What about notforprofits being dependent? How can we get rid of that dependency model?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:50:49 +0000

cvmnational:
RT @mbelinsky Mobile system in the US is structured against innovation. Even mobile fundraising prices out most orgs #SocEntChat #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:50:57 +0000

kiwanja:
Re: collab/diffusion - we need to figure out how this becomes a "pull" from those on the ground rather than "push" from above. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:15 +0000

RyanRic:
Q6 damn good question... #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:19 +0000

alexsteed:
RT @mbelinsky Mobile system in the US is structured against innovation. Even mobile fundraising prices out most orgs. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:44 +0000

kiwanja:
@mbelinsky Not sure if mobile system in US is structured against innovation. Doesn't stop app. development, mostly diffusion. #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:53:20 +0000

metameerkat:
@AshokaTweets re. last @: it would be an application in crime prevention and crisis reporting for easy use by children #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:53:24 +0000

ModernGiving:
Revenue, revenue,revenue RT @dosomething #socentchat What about notforprofits being dependent? How can we get rid of that dependency model?
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:53:48 +0000

ModernGiving:
RT @ mbelinsky: Mobile system in US is structured against innovation. mobile fundraising prices out orgs. Bad service is $$ #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:55:37 +0000

ACCION_USA:
.@ModernGiving Esp in the US that would be awesome- maybe some causemarketing? (re: revenue revenue revenue) #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:56:15 +0000

joshnesbit:
RT @kiwanja On diffusion: We need to figure out how this becomes a "pull" from those on the ground rather than "push" from above #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:56:22 +0000

mbelinsky:
@kiwanja Definitly curtails it. No tethering, video chat, and high $ prevents interaction & keeps newer players out #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:57:49 +0000

RyanRic:
Q6 a game whr u have 2 protect yourself fm STDs in the form of viral sms messages. u get protection code w/in condom package #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:58:15 +0000

ACCION_USA:
RT @joshnesbit @kiwanja On diffusion-We need to figure out how this becomes a pull from the ground rather than push from above #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:58:25 +0000

tomjd:
Re #SocEntChat Q6 I would love to see (if security/privacy etc could be guaranteed) voting from mobile devices. No more ridiculous lines.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:58:54 +0000

metameerkat:
@AshokaTweets re Q2 #SocEntChat - need to develop applications for elderly that are simple to use - e.g. for calling, m-banking
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:14 +0000

AshokaTweets:
@justinadams wanted to know "what are the use patterns and demographics of text messaging vs iphones in the US?" - anyone know? #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:29 +0000

metameerkat:
@AshokaTweets re Q6 #SocEntChat - need to develop applications for elderly that are simple to use - e.g. for calling, m-banking
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:30 +0000

PBSIdeaLab:
Katrinskaya: @ashokatweets it's ok for 1,000 flowers to bloom in a new field. And this is still a new field. #socentchat Collab is good (..
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:52 +0000

kiwanja:
@mbelinsky Agree there. Guess it depends on what kind of app you're developing, where it lives and how people get/access it? #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:01:33 +0000

boastboy:
RT @metaMeerkat: 140 characters remains a challenge when there is so much to be said... a good thing probably! #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:01:35 +0000

yatinsethi:
@AshokaTweets Thanks Tom for amazing session of #SocEntChat today, I'm just going thru the messages now.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:01:39 +0000

ACCION_USA:
.@justinadams I don't know text msg v iPhone in general- but I do know the majority of ppl we serve don't have iPhones #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:27 +0000

kiwanja:
@tomjd Re: Mobile voting. Just look to Estonia (yes, Estonia). http://is.gd/1kRcJ #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:03:57 +0000

RyanRic:
Thanks for the chat, Tom/ALL. I'll have the transcripts & summary up on tech.ashoka.org tomorrow. #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:04:11 +0000

tomjd:
Wow, who would have thought? RT @kiwanja: @tomjd Re: Mobile voting. Just look to Estonia (yes, Estonia). http://is.gd/1kRcJ #SocEntChat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:04:47 +0000

ideagiant:
more technology=more dependency upon technology-e.g. Asimov's Caves of Steel. Voting should remain a comm. endeavor-#socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:05:52 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Thank you everyone for participating in today's #SocEntChat on Mobile Innovation - great conversation and info! Transcript will be up soon.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:06:10 +0000

ACCION_USA:
Fantastic conversation- I'll be re-reading it this weekend! #socentchat
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:06:33 +0000

AshokaTweets:
Huge thanks 2 @writerpollock @ryanric @zzkhalid for help w research and promo 4 this chat. Pls follow @AshokaTweets 4 future #SocEntChat 's
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:30 +0000