How Silicon Valley Community Fund Wins Over Entrepreneurs - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

How Silicon Valley Community Fund Wins Over Entrepreneurs - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Silicon Valley’s community fund didn’t become the nation’s wealthiest just by taking cash donations. It also did it by accepting “ripples.” Created by entrepreneur Chris Larsen, ripples are a from of virtual currency, much like better-known bitcoins.