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At the heart of this year’s TOUR Championship, Mastercard celebrated Atlanta’s incredible?#smallbusiness?community through our Foodies & Fairways program in partnership with?Capital One?Business.? Two standouts in Atlanta’s vibrant food scene, T’s Coffee & Brews and Guacamole by Freddie, not only won the opportunity to sell their signature dishes?onsite to fans during one of golf’s biggest weeks, but also a $10,000 grant, access to our small business tools, and a personalized mentorship session with our North America Small Business lead,?Ginger Siegel. ? We also hosted our first-ever Tastemakers event in partnership with?Front Office Sports, where 100 local businesses gathered for an evening of networking and a fireside chat with Chef Ambassador?Marcus Samuelsson, moderated by Ginger. Even our Golf Ambassador?Shane Lowry?joined in to meet the fans! ? Supporting small businesses today, so they can thrive tomorrow: #priceless.

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We were thrilled to host the Mastercard Artist Accelerator showcase in collaboration with OnesToWatch and FastCompany at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. This exclusive event brought together emerging talent, industry leaders, and innovators, to celebrate creativity and entrepreneurship in the music industry. During the "Musicians as CEOs" panel, experts shared how artists are evolving their careers by taking the reins—leveraging brand partnerships, managing their digital presence, and stepping into the role of CEO. The evening wrapped up with unforgettable performances by Juliet Ivy, a Mastercard Artist Accelerator participant, and the incredible mxmtoon, who also served as a panelist and mentor. We also unveiled our brand-new AI Music Studio, offering live demos to give attendees a glimpse into the future of music creation ?? Curious? Explore the AI Music Studio, discover exclusive artist content, and get access to select concert tickets at https://lnkd.in/eVCRFZBf. Raja Rajamannar Cheryl Guerin #MastercardArtistAccelerator #InnovationFestival #AI

We are excited to announce that 10 innovative startups have joined Start Path’s Emerging Fintech program. These companies are making waves in #sustainability, #cybersecurity, #digital transformation, and travel. Together, we are driving #innovation and creating a more sustainable, secure, and convenient digital economy. Welcome AWorld, Bankingly, FootprintLab, HowGood, Inovat, Lasso Security, Reewild, UrbanFox, Uvicuo and Vaayu. Read more on the companies and Start Path here: https://lnkd.in/en-k8-yG

#Sibos24 is just a week away, and we are excited to participate in Beijing! Our experts will speak on how we're shaping the future of payments through collaboration across financial, tech, and regulatory sectors. From digital transformation with fintechs (Peter Reynolds) to cross-border payment innovations (Rasika Raina), AI and cybersecurity (Laura Quevedo), regulatory changes (Alan Marquard), and the future of digital currencies (Jess Turner), we’re ready to drive meaningful conversations. Stay tuned for more insights from Sibos! #Payments #DigitalTransformation #AI #Fintech

Within milliseconds we review thousands of data points and provide the bank with a risk score for all real time payments. Using our risk score the bank asses if a transaction is fraudulent and stops the transfer, preventing the fraud and protecting the consumer. #cybersecurity

Financial and digital inclusion are critical to create resilient futures for all in a climate-vulnerable economy. We kicked off the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week New York by bringing together leaders, activists and entrepreneurs to set a solutions-oriented tone for the week and encourage everyone to think connectedly about people and the planet. When we equip people with digital financial tools, we empower them with better means to adapt and thrive, even in the face of a changing climate. #FinancialInclusion #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability Goals House Ellen Jackowski Tara Nathan

Cybersecurity is a team sport— and it doesn't matter how old you are Last week, 30 young minds from the Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx joined us at our NYC Tech Hub for an immersive Girls4Tech futurecasting experience. These digital pioneers explored AI, cybersecurity, and more—getting hands-on insights into how their skills could help protect the future. “AI could be smarter than humans,” said 12-year-old Mariely, reminding us of the power and potential these girls have in navigating the future of tech. As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, we’re proud to spark curiosity and confidence, empowering the next generation of cyber leaders. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekxzV7Nu #DayOfTheGirl #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Girls4Tech #FutureOfTech #STEMEducation #Cybersecurity

During our latest #priceless conversation on Way Up With Angela Yee, we discussed our commitment to providing capital to Black-owned small businesses, our inclusive small business AI tool and more with Troy Dennis, Head of North American Digital Transformation at Mastercard, Shontay Lundy, CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen and Abran Maldonado, co-founder of Create Labs Ventures. We also surprised small business-owners Benny Emeri and Carolina Wang, of Eat Good NYC Bakery & Saint Michel Cafe with $10,000. When small business wins, everyone wins! Catch the full discussion and discover more about our inclusion efforts: https://lnkd.in/eBzKqJ4Y #smallbusiness #financialliteracy

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. At Mastercard, we’re recognizing it with a meeting-free day; an opportunity to invest in our collective mental health and wellbeing. Using the array of resources and benefits we offer – including access to digital wellbeing platforms, a network of Mental Health Champions, and free counseling services, among others – our employees are encouraged to support their personal growth through enriching wellness programs. #WeAreMastercard