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Community Enterprise Training
Welcome to ZERODIVIDE's (formerly the Community Technology Foundation)Community Enterprise Training: A Community Media Venture Built to Last.
"This year ZeroDivide embarked on a bold new effort to invest in community enterprises that harness the power of technology to build economic assets and civic engagement in California’s underserved communities.
As a result, ZeroDivide invested in 4 “Big Bet” community enterprises and 7 “Pipeline” ventures. A key component of our new model is to connect our investments with resources, training, support and expertise; and to foster an atmosphere of collaboration among our investments. The training will launch this system of support and provide an opportunity for all of us to collaborate and learn from each other.
We wish to extend a special word of appreciation to the speakers, trainers and mentors who have so graciously agreed to share their knowledge and expertise with us. We are truly excited about potential of each venture to impact social change in California."
Laura L. Efurd
Chief Community Investment Officer
List of Participants
Big Bet Community Enterprises
Bay Area Video Coalition
- Ken Ikeda, Executive Director
- Carol Varney, Director of Development
- Chris Lincoln, Director of Technology
- Robert Collins, BUMP Records Manager
YMCA of Greater Long Beach Youth Institute
- Bob Cabeza, Executive Director
- Brian Mendez, Art Director
- Phyras Men, Digital Media Artist
- Leonard Salcido, Digital Media Artist
YO! Youth Outlook
- Kevin Weston, Publisher
- Neela Banerjee, Editor
- Patricia Johnson, Youth Programs Director
Youth Radio
- Ellin O'Leary, President & Executive Producer
- Elizabeth Soep, Senior Producer & Education Director
- McCrae Parker, Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Nishat Kurwa, News Director
Pipeline Ventures
Center for Multicultural Cooperation
- John Minkler, Executive Director
- Nyeland Newel, Media Director
Global Information Partnership Program:
- Adam Thompson, Associate Director
- Christina Hamill, Program Coordinator
Craigslist Foundation
- Miles Smith, Development and Marketing Consultant
Rap Sessions
- Bakari Kitwana, Executive Director
REACH LA
- Carla Gordon, Director of Development and Social Enterprise
- Sean Harris, Social Enterprise Project Manager
- Frank Armenta, Project Outreach Assistant
San Diego Futures Foundation
- Megan Graulich, Executive Director
The Opportunity Agenda
- Beatrice Alvarez, Project Coordinator
Women’s Audio Mission
- Terri Winston, Executive Director
Speakers, Mentors, & Guests
Blueprint Research and Design
Jack Chin, Senior Analyst and Vice President of Organizational Learning
CompuMentor
Billy Bicket, Director of Strategic Development, Knowledge Services
Correlation Consulting
Georgette Wong, Founder
Consulting and Training Service for Nonprofit Organizations
Jan Cohen, Consultant and Trainer
eBay
Jay Hanson, Vice President, Product Development
Exponent Partners
Rem Hoffman, CEO
Gemini Mobile
Rob Osborn, Vice President
Holme Robers & Owen LLP
Katherine Keating, Associate
Kaiser Family Foundation
Kimberly Dasher, Program Officer, Entertainment Media Partnership
Lamb Media Consulting
Debbie Lamb, Principal
Margolin Consulting
Jessica Margolin, Principal
MTV
Ian Rowe, Vice President of Public Affairs & Strategic Relationships
Tessie Topol, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs
Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN)
Holly Ross, CEO
REDF
Carla Javits, President
Sand Hill Angels
Anurag Nigam, Member
Silk, Adler & Colvin
Rob Wexler, Principal
Social Enterprise Group, LLC
Kirsten Gagnaire, Principal
Social Enterprise Reporter
Tom White, Editor & Publisher
StreetTech
Barrie Hathaway, Executive Director
Urban VOICE
Boku Kodama, Executive Director
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Jeff Ulin, Of Counsel
Marisa Brutoco, Associate
Winning Strategies
Cynthia Mackey, President