The eye-opener for me this week was to learn about the social network gurus who have made significant inroads in expanding the virtual community. What impressed me the most I would say is that they are all not out for the almighty dollar. Prior to week 4, I would have been a proponent for saying that "all virtual moguls" are only interested in making huge sums of money. But after researching my two video stars, Ethan Zuckerman and Mena Trott, I can say that a virtual mogul can be very successful, yet at the same time voice their opinions about the less wealthy, show personal interests in those who have socio-economic challenges, and venture into environments where they can give back. I was impressed. They both appeared so down to earth and unpretentious.....how refreshing.
Now if all of the virtual moguls would be so giving........
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Nancy's A-Ha - Week 4
Posted by Nancy P. at 8:24 AM
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I sometimes wonder if people that went from being low or middle class to multi-millionaires are more giving that people that grew up with money. I also wonder if it makes a difference whether that money was earned by working very hard over a thirty year period or working kind of hard for two years and getting a windfall from some company like Google or AOL. I kind of think that people who work very hard over a thirty year period are more tight with their money because they think "they" earned it versus someone who really was just in the right place at the right time who feels fortunate to have been there.
I also thought they were both very down-to-earth and "normal." I think the difference between a lot of social network gurus and other successful business people is that they didn't get into this business for the money. Most of them are genuinely interested in creating websites and technology that people want to use.
I researched Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn this week and was also impressed in all the networks he has been involved in. I thought these guys just created on thing and were just one hit wonders but after researching found that I was wrong. In fact Reid Hoffman uses his money to invest into new network ideas. He's known as an Angel Investor.
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