[SiliconBeach] Re: Crowd Funding - A More Professional Approach

2011-11-02 Thread Andrew Sellen
Hi Simran, Just want to respond regarding your comments on Kiva as I've worked previously in microfinance. Yes, Kiva have local microfinance institutions (MFIs) that administer the loans but I suggest this is a good thing. Lenders can check the record of the MFI before lending, and many of them

[SiliconBeach] Re: Intro / Music Startup / Employ me?

2011-07-11 Thread Andrew Sellen
That would be terrific! Thanks, Andrew On Jul 12, 10:50 am, Ryan Wardell wrote: > Hey Andrew, > > I just got an email this morning from a musician who needs money to record > his album. I'm happy to put him in touch if you're keen? > > Cheers, > Ryan > > On

[SiliconBeach] Intro / Music Startup / Employ me?

2011-07-11 Thread Andrew Sellen
Hi all, I'm a first-time, Sydney-based entrepreneur that quit my safe/boring full-time job a few months ago to create Start Music - a crowdfunding site for musicians. Feel free to check it out at www.startmusic.com.au/test It solves the problem that bands are generally poor, but need substantia