When you think of Pierre Omidyar, the omnipresent EBay is one of his successful business ventures. Two other triumphant ventures were First Look Media and the Omidyar Network. First Look Media is an US based Nonprofit media organization, which Pierre founded in October 2013 dedicated to independent, investigative journalism. Pierre is a French born, Iranian American Billionaire. Pierre is married to Pamela Kerr, and both of them are Tufts University graduates. Pamela and Pierre have three adoring, adult children. Next, the Omidyar Network has received over $1.5 billion in impact investments and nonprofits, focusing on areas like human trafficking and journalism. This $1.5-$2 billion investment is primarily from the deep pockets of Pamela and Pierre. Omidyar Network is involved in for-profit investments and philanthropic grants, aiming to create both social impact and financial returns. Omidyar Network has a hybrid structure that includes a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with a private philanthropic foundation. The LLC enables Omidyar Network to invest in innovative startups that improve the overall well-being, potential, and quality of life globally while building responsible digital technologies. Philanthropy is ameliorating the lives of others, independent of the operation (or system) in its best form. Furthermore, The Omidyar Group is guided by the belief that individuals can improve their lives and societies through positive choices and comprehensible institutions. The Omidyar Network is a huge, integral part of The Omidyar Group. Omidyar Network is defined as a self-styled philanthropic investment company, composed of a foundation and an impact investment firm. Omidyar Group has two US locations in Redwood City, CA and Washington, D.C. The OG (Omidyar Group) has international offices in London, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Singapore. Omidyar Group provides governance and guidance, exploration and incubation, strategic frameworks, and strategic communications and policy support to seven major organizations. The listing of these principal org. are A. Democracy Fund; B. Flourish; C. HopeLab; D. Humanity United; E. Imaginable Futures; F. Luminate; and G. Ulupono Initiative. In this penultimate paragraph, the expanded concept of Philanthropic Investment companies is discussed. These socially responsible investing companies are entities that use their resources to pursue both social/environmental impact; and financial returns on case by case basis. The resources are primarily financial, in-kind, or volunteer-based. They operate at the intersection of traditional investing and charitable giving. Some popular Philanthropic Investing companies are Arabella Advisors; National Philanthropic Trust; and Blue Meridian Partners. In closing, this revealing financial weblog story is to instill Philanthropic Investment companies as infinite socially responsible investing org. Enjoy the picture above of the Dalai Lama; Pamela Kerr; and Desmond Tutu at La Jolla Country Day School. Pamela Kerr and Pierre Omidyar are life partners in leading global change for a sustainable world on planet Earth. The Holy Dalai Lama is the highest spiritual leader, and head of Tibetan Buddhism. The late Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian. He was one of South Africa's most well-known human rights activists. He won the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid. Long live Desmond Tutu; Pamela Kerr; Pierre Omidyar; and the Holy Dalai Lama.
