The Indian Taxi Fund: Update

So I’m still alive. I’m half tempted to post my calendar from the last 3 weeks so you can see just how absurd my life has been. But no complaining from me. Just trying to catch my breath that’s all.

So I’m still wanting to take the next step with Amit. Even though I haven’t had the time to build an infrastructure the way I would like to with pretty graphs and pictures. I think I’d like to go ahead and try it and develop the framework as we go along. Amit has been emailing me almost every day and I can’t put him off any longer just because I’m busy.

So here’s my plan. The non-profit is going to come together. But it’ll probably be mid-June. My friend is putting one together and we will have an opportunity to connect the two. So in the interim I don’t know of a good way to handle the money. I’m not sure if there is a secure website out there that allows you to collect funds from a variety of people. We can set up a paypal account and then select 3 to 4 people to monitor it to make sure nobody is skimming off the top if that is a concern.

Amit doesn’t really have the time for me to figure out the complicated logistics. So I’m going to propose it here and leave it at that for now until I have more time to develop a model to be replicated by others.

So if you’re interested in helping with the loan, or making a small portion of the loan, or advertising it on your site, etc . . . please leave a comment or shoot me an email. I’ll get you the artwork and the details. If you want to be a primary partner with me and Red Cowboy, then we can discuss the financial and security issues associated with creating a team to watch over the money.

Tentatively, I’m going to offer a promotion (that I’ll announce midweek when I catch my breath) where I will offer my design services in return for a loan to the fund. For example, if you want a website and I quote you at $2500. I’ll do the website for free and your money for the project will go directly to the fund. I’ll announce more later in the week. But that’s what I’m thinking. I’ll give away design projects in return for lending. You can choose to get paid back like a regular loan. Or you can just make a donation. So if you choose to be paid back, then technically you get free work done.

That’s my contribution. If you would have something creative you’d like to do along those lines, then let me know and we’ll make sure we get that info out there as well. This is a soft-launch where we get our team together. And then Wednesday I’ll make an official announcement where we set the network up and start the fundraising. So jump in now if you want to be a part of the team.

Thanks guys. Much love.