Mouli Cohen on the web

If you are interested in biotech, biofuel, entrepreneurism, here is a list of various places you can find me online:

http://www.squidoo.com/moulicohen

http://www.fastcompany.com/user/mouli-cohen

http://www.good.is/community/Mouli%20Cohen

http://www.youtube.com/moulicohen

http://www.digg.com/users/moulicohen

http://www.twitter.com/moulicohen

http://moulicohen.tumblr.com

Mouli Cohen Interview on Solar Energy on Scribd

I would be honored if you took a look at my latest interview that was just posted on Scribd.

Mouli Cohen Interview on Solar Energy

Renewable Enegery vs. Infrastructure

See my thoughts on how we first need the infrastructure before we really get started with renewable energy here.

New Squidoo Lens

Check out the Mouli Cohen Philanthropy Lens on Squidoo:

http://www.squidoo.com/moulicohen

Mouli Cohen on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8ypWivQO18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCWluZW6kiA

“When given the choice between obsessing over competitors or customers, always obsess over customers. Start with customers and work backward."

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Three Things I Know, Jeff Bezos (via davidkaneda) (via mikehudack)

I cannot say enough good things about Jeff Bezos. The man has his priorities in place.

http://www.visualcv.com/moulicohen

Jewish Philanthropist Mouli Cohen and Wife Stacy Cohen Provide Support for the Development of a New Mikveh in Dresden

DRESDEN, Germany, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jewish community of Dresden has broken ground on construction of a new Mikveh, a purifying immersion pool, designated for use by the Jewish population of this historic city.

The Mikveh construction is being funded by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Samuel Mouli Cohen. Rabbi Schneur Havlin, rabbi of the Jewish community of Dresden, said, "We are extremely grateful to Mouli Cohen for his involvement in this project. The city of Dresden is populated by 1200 Jews for whom, until now, the closest Mikveh was located in Berlin or Prague at a distance of over 6 hours of travel. With his generosity many of the Jews in this community will be able to experience a Mikveh in their community. The vengeance for the holocaust is reflected in the image of this purifying pool."

The city of Dresden is known as one of the leading German cities, marked as a prominent culture center in Europe and remaining as such since WWII. During the war, the city was known for the heavy bombing over it by the allies, which claimed the lives of 35,000 citizens. This bombing served as retaliation for the horrifying holocaust initiated by the Nazis and their associates.

Traditionally the Mikveh was and continues to be referred to as a symbol of holiness and of the continuity of the Jewish nation. Seemingly though, there is even more significance for this particular city which so closely symbolizes the dreadful holocaust.

The new Mikveh construction is being overseen by Rabbi Schneur Havlin, rabbi of the Jewish community of Dresden. "This purifying Mikveh symbolizes the continuity of the Jewish nation and is extremely important for the Jewish community in Dresden, The Rabbinical Center of Europe and for the Matanel Foundation," said Rabbi Havlin.

"I am extremely pleased to participate in this vital project alongside the Rabbinical Center of Europe and the Matanel Foundation since this incentive is conducive to the perpetuation of the Jewish nation and of its future existence," said Mr. Cohen.

The Mikveh construction is slated for completion in 2010.

About Mouli Cohen

Mr. Cohen is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and developed successful ventures in biotechnology, high technology, digital media and entertainment sectors. He has balanced his success in business with extensive philanthropic activities. Over the years he has supported children's charities, food programs, medical research as well as education projects both in the U.S. and abroad. He is married to author and lifestyle consultant Stacy Cohen (http://www.stacycohen.com). See his website at http://www.moulicohen.comand learn more at http://www.linkedin.com/in/moulicohen

For more information, contact: Rabbi Asi Spiegel (541) 912-7210 rabbiasi@gmail.com

GM announces partnership with eBay

financegeek:

(via taitran)

Wow, you could almost become optimistic reading this article about GM. Probably should be taken with a grain of salt, however. Writing a press release about change is far easier than actually doing it.

GM overcomes it past sluggishness in making decisions to streamline operations and target the contemporary consumer (as the AP article says, “customers, cars and culture”). Simplifying operations means cutting jobs, however, to the tune of 6,150 staff. I am very curious to see how GM implements a deal with Ebay to sell cars - sounds innovative yet practical.

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5 Business Models for Social Media Startups

With the social media landscape still evolving despite heavyweights like Facebook and Twitter leading the way, there is still plenty of opportunity to exploit a niche and build a profitable startup that utilizes components like content, services and community to drive traffic either to these existing platforms or develops one of its own. However, having a great idea and large audience are no longer enough to ensure a sustainable business, unless you understand ahead of time how you’re going to monetize it.

Mashable examines five potential models and provides insights into each using real world examples:

Freemium: This business model works by offering a basic service for free, while charging for a premium service with advanced features to paying members.

Affiliate: This is a model in which a business makes money by driving traffic, leads, or sales to another, affiliated company’s website. Businesses that sell a product, meanwhile, rely on affiliated sites to send them the traffic or leads they need to make sales.

Subscription: Sites using the subscription model require users to pay a fee (generally monthly or yearly) to access a product or service.

Virtual Goods: Users pay for virtual goods, such as weapons, upgrades, points, or gifts, on a website or in a game.

Advertising: Sites that rely on advertising, sell advertisements against their traffic. In basic terms: the more traffic you have, the more you can charge for ads (additional demographics about your site’s visitors, such as age, gender, location, or interests, also affects the amount you can charge advertisers to place ads on your site).

More Entrepreneurs Means a Resiliency in the Economy

The Daily Telegraph examines a recent report filed by Barclys Bank in the UK that reflects what they are calling a resiliency in the economy, particularly among entrepreneurs and small businesses. In light of a tough job market, more individuals have been forced to generate employment on their own, enabled by the connectivity offered by the internet. (One suspects that a similar pattern is emerging in the US and abroad).

The Barclays team points to a variety of reasons behind the continuing upsurge ranging from a switch to self-employment by people losing their jobs to a “broader acceptance of entrepreneurship”. “Being an entrepreneur for a lot of people has become more normal. It is an option. It is not seen as an exceptional thing.”

Unsurprisingly perhaps, this trend in the way people are working has been accompanied by an increasing closure in traditional business models that are less able to adapt to changing economic conditions and innovate in the face of a shift in consumer demands.

In light of the wider movement that is fueling a remade economy, it becomes increasingly important to update existing policies to reflect this reality and foster continued growth from a marketplace comprised of start-ups and entrepreneurs.