Introduction to Microfinance

I will explain the most common forms of microfinance services including microcredit loans, group lending and other services geared toward the needs of the working poor in developing countries.

I'll also describe several of the major US-based nonprofit organizations that focus on expanding access to microfinance services, including Unitus, Grameen Foundation USA, Accion, K...

I will explain the most common forms of microfinance services including microcredit loans, group lending and other services geared toward the needs of the working poor in developing countries.

I'll also describe several of the major US-based nonprofit organizations that focus on expanding access to microfinance services, including Unitus, Grameen Foundation USA, Accion, Kiva and others.

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Subject

Finance

Ages

13 to 99 year olds

Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

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When

Usual availability/office hours:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where

Verite Coffee
E Spring St & 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122 | Madrona

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Price: $50.00

Notes: Note -- I'll donate the net proceeds (after payment fees) to the mi... see more

Notes:

Note -- I'll donate the net proceeds (after payment fees) to the microfinance organization of your choosing. I charge the $50 so that I'm sure you are serious about learning and to benefit the organizations that we'll discuss.

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Type

1:1 / Private Lessons
Class / Group Sessions

Reviews write a review

"Great resource and extremely informative!"
- - 5/5 stars
- Tony Cappaert
- Seattle, WA
Review of Introduction to Microfinance, November 24, 2008

I met with Dave this past weekend to discuss his experience working in the microfinance community, and ways I could potentially get involved. I was fairly familiar with the industry before, but wanted a more intimate understanding of the opportunities specific to Seattle and resources to continue learning.

In short, Dave was exactly the person I was looking for. We chatted about his experience working with Unitus, as well as discussed at length the various other organizations (Kiva, Grameen Technology Center, ACCION, Global Partnerships) with which he was familiar. Dave answered all my questions, and pointed me to other areas/opportunities I hadn't even considered.

Probably the best part of our meetup was his willingness to put me in touch with other people working in the orgs above. Rather than limiting this to a one-shot deal, Dave connected me with a handful of other individuals to keep the conversation going, something at least as valuable as the education he provided. I'm in the process now of following up with these individuals, and am planning to meet up with them next week.

I'd highly recommend Dave to anyone interested in learning more about microfinance, as well as anyone seeking to learn more about and/or get plugged into the Seattle startup community.

Thanks again, Dave!

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I met with Dave this past weekend to discuss his experience working in the microfinance community, and ways I could potentially get involved. I was fairly familiar with the industry before, but wanted a more intimate understanding of the opportunities specific to Seattle and resources to continue learning.

In short, Dave was exactly the person I was looking for. We chatted about his experi...

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Teacher's Response:

Thanks for the review, Tony -- I really appreciate it -- and, I really enjoyed meeting with you this weekend. I look forward to hearing about your expanded involvement in coming weeks and months!

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Thanks for the review, Tony -- I really appreciate it -- and, I really enjoyed meeting with you this weekend. I look forward to hearing about your expanded involvement in coming weeks and months!
"Microfinance n' More"
- - 5/5 stars
- Ryan Hartford
- Seattle, WA
Review of Introduction to Microfinance, August 18, 2008

Show up with questions! Dave has answers about microfinance and more experience than most on this critical topic. If you're lucky, you might get some insight into how TeachStreet came to be. He's as adept a teacher as he is an innovator.

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Show up with questions! Dave has answers about microfinance and more experience than most on this critical topic. If you're lucky, you might get some insight into how TeachStreet came to be. He's as adept a teacher as he is an innovator.
Teacher's Response:

It was great meeting with you, Ryan -- sorry to hear about your newfound caffeine addiction, but welcome to Seattle (the land of lattes)! As you explore microfinance more, I look forward to additional discussions.

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It was great meeting with you, Ryan -- sorry to hear about your newfound caffeine addiction, but welcome to Seattle (the land of lattes)! As you explore microfinance more, I look forward to additi...

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