Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. The founders of start-up Changents — a blend of the words "change agents" — post stories and videos of people whom they and Web site readers see as making the world a better place. With the advent of online social networks and instant connectivity, tracking your individual impact "is sort of the narcotic of the new generation of philanthropy," said Co-President Alex Hofmann. The company, run primarily by its two founders based in Alexandria and Boston , is working to monetize, through advertising and corporate sponsorships, a forum where 20- and 30-year-olds can network to build a better society. Harvey, and also worked in various management jobs with large entertainment firms such as Sony Online Entertainment . When Hofmann and I met at an Alexandria coffee house to chat about his firm, he bounded through the door a little breathless and bleary-eyed, like any start-up owner. read more

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