Specialty Size Brand Carolina Alvo Launches Kickstarter Today!

Posted on July 30, 2014July 30, 2014 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Last year, we profiled an online, petite-focused store called Gambita, which sold clothing that was suited for women 5’4″ and below. The clothes on Gambita were from other brands which made shorter inseams and hemlines. One year later, Gambita has rebranded. It is now called Carolina Alvo (after the designer herself), and launches with its […]

Giveffect: Crowdfunding, Philanthropy and the #NextGen Donor

Posted on August 8, 2013August 17, 2013 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Giveffect, a Toronto-based organization that allows charities to receive donations through crowdfunding. The site has been receiving a great deal of publicity as of late, including an article in the Toronto Star. In just three short months since its public launch (and just under a year since founding), Giveffect already has many groups registered, including […]