Tek.kno.krat

Mission: Tek.kno.krat creates internet and technology savy communities around the world, forming a self-sufficient, interdependent global community.

Tek.kno.krat will establish technology learning centers abroad, beginning with Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana and Senegal. Domestically, Tek.kno.krat will partner with high schools and community centers in New York, Washington DC, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

In an effort to help under-privileged populations, Tek.kno.krat will use technology as an educational tool for increased economic and entrepreneurial development.

Tek.kno.krat centers will supply students with basic and advanced technology courses. Using on-site experts and virtual tutorials, the computer literacy programs will ensure that communities around the world have the basic knowledge needed to compete in the fast-paced global environment. In addition to monetary contributions, Tek.kno.krat will accept donations of old computers and cellphones, which will be refurbished at Tek.kno.krat centers.

ENTREPRE-MOBILE

There are an increasing number of economists who claim that cellphones have the ability to restructure developing countries. The cellphone is a growing tool for economic stability around the world. According to specialist information provider, Informa, there are currently 3.3 billion mobile phone subscriptions. It has only taken about 26 years to reach this figure. This means that around 3 billion people, most of whom live in Africa and Asia, do not yet have mobile phones. This creates a healthy market, which will undoubtedly be penetrated in the coming years.

While we may overlook the importance of cellphones in our own lives, cellphones have the power to redesign the global economy. Whether they connect small business owners to suppliers, keep communities current with breaking news, near and far, or bring families closer together, the cell phone will revolutionize communication in developing nations worldwide.

Tek.kno.krat will address this growing need for mobile communication by providing budding entreprenuers with cellular phones. Tek.know.krat will hold Entrepre-mobile drives, collecting cellphones and equipment from donors.

A recent study from In-Stat.com found that 8 percent of regular business travelers have ditched their land lines and rely solely on their mobile phones. And while some people do consider mobile phones as little computers, the current phones are only glimpses of their true potential.

With The mobile market shifting towards video equipped handsets and the introduction of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) it is only a matter of time before video conferencing via the web and mobile devices becomes a common form of communication.

Emerging business owners in developing nations will now have an opportunity to not only communicate locally with fellow Entrepreneurs, but have an unprecedented chance to tap into networks and resources globally.