077: Toshi Nakamura | How Do You Empower Consumers In The Developing World?

Toshi co-founded Kopernik, a technology marketplace for the developing world. Kopernik brings technology to the last mile communities, by connecting innovative life-changing technologies, local partners and funders.Since its launch in early 2010, 62,000 people benefitted from the life-changing technologies in 11 countries.Toshi has extensive experience in international development gained during his career with the United Nations living in East Timor, Indonesia, Sierra Leone dealing with governance reform, peacebuilding processes and post-disaster reconstruction.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2012.Watch Toshi's full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/toshi-nakamura-how-do-you-empower-consumers-in-the-developing-world

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