'Leave no one behind' is a commitment by United Nations member states to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and end discrimination. ? It is the theme of this year's UN General Assembly (#UNGA79), which opens this week in New York. ? The Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact team is looking forward to joining the meeting in a few weeks. We'll be advocating for the social innovation economy, which has a $1.1 trillion funding gap that needs to be closed. One way we can do this is through landmark commitments like Rise Ahead, which Microsoft signed earlier this year to create a more just, sustainable, and equitable world. ? Here's a reminder of why we're committed to social innovation at scale and leaving no one behind: https://lnkd.in/dYiz6DCZ ? #RiseAheadPledge #SocialInnovation #Social
Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
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Inspiring and empowering every positive impact entrepreneur on the planet to achieve more for the Common Good
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Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact supports the entrepreneurs, who are using technology to solve our world's most pressing challenges.
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https://www.microsoft.com/socialentrepreneurship
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- 超过 10,001 人
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- impact、social entrepreneurship、innovation、AI、social impact和sustainability
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?? Yesterday was International Literacy Day, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate one of our inspiring partners, Key2Enable Assistive Technology. ? Founded in Brazil in 2015 before launching in the US three years later, Key2Enable was created to empower people with disabilities to learn and engage through technology. Their flagship innovation, the Key-X keyboard, has united students of different abilities around the world to take greater autonomy over their learning. ? In this video, co-founder Jose Rubinger ???? ????, shares Key2Enable’s journey with Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact ?? ? #InternationalLiteracyDay #SocialEntrepreneurship
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When large organizations partner with social enterprises and innovators, we can drive positive social change at scale. ? This is the story of Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact partner, ICE Commercial Power. ? Founded in 2016 by Emmanuel Ekwueme, ICE is tackling Nigeria’s energy and youth employment crisis with solar microgrids??? ? Today, ICE has deployed its innovative solution across 3 states in Nigeria and is making progress towards its ambition to reach 100,000 small businesses nationwide. ? Oh... did we mention that ICE has partnered with some of the country's top universities to equip 100,000 young people with digital skills? ? Watch their incredible journey in this video from our partners, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the?World Economic Forum, below ???
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??? Is your startup taking full advantage of AI? You can get a report on your AI readiness and personalized recommendations for starting your AI journey by taking our free AI Compass for Entrepreneurs questionnaire. In just 5 minutes, you'll get practical ideas for affordable, easy-to-use AI solutions you can implement in your team or software products. ??Find out how you can start using AI to create meaningful change here: https://eforpi.ai/
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As summer draws to a close, we hope you've all had a chance to rest and recharge over the past few weeks. In our August newsletter, Anthony Virapin reflects on a summer defined by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games - and how it can inspire us all to create more positive impact in the months ahead. ? Featuring our very own entrepreneurial star of the Games, StreetCo, the latest Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact newsletter covers everything you need to know about our community over the past month and what lies ahead in September. ??
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How does your AI journey begin? Or rather… is your startup ready to begin? ? Discover your personalized answers with AI Compass for Entrepreneurs from Microsoft???? ? Our free?assessment tool is designed to provide you with recommendations for affordable AI solutions to help you drive success and create meaningful change. ? The best part? It only takes 5 minutes! ???Follow the link to get your free report today: https://eforpi.ai/
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Our partnership with our Accelerator entrepreneurs doesn’t just end after they complete the 12-month fast-track program… ? One opportunity entrepreneurs might apply for is Microsoft Tech for Social Impact's highly selective Digital Natives program. As part of Microsoft for Nonprofits, this program assists startups with go-to-market strategies and innovative solutions. ? Submittable is one outstanding success story, who joined the Digital Natives partner?program in 2023. Submittable is a social impact platform that streamlines grant management, making it more efficient and equitable. Through our collaboration, they've harnessed AI's potential to drive positive social change: ? "Our AI features are becoming some of our most appreciated benefits on the platform. I don't think we could have introduced them as fast or as well as we did without this partnership." - Sam Caplan, VP of Social Impact at Submittable ? Some of their incredible achievements so far include: ? ??Over 11,000 organizations use Submittable to simplify grant processes ??3 new AI-powered tools built using Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI Service ??Expanded market reach through TSI's Go-to-Market initiatives ? Together, we're empowering nonprofits to achieve more than ever before. Learn how Submittable accelerates growth and AI innovation with Microsoft in the latest Digital Natives case study ?? ? #TechForGood?#SocialImpact?#AIForGood
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In a fast-paced world, we all know the importance of taking breaks. But how often do we give ourselves permission to be lazy? Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and reset - both your body and your mind. According to Jean-Philippe Courtois, former Executive Sponsor of Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, it's also an opportunity to be lazy. This should be taken seriously! In this special summer podcast, JP dives into the benefits of doing nothing with insights, advice, and stories from his inspiring guests - listen here ??https://lnkd.in/d5gAyvgi And if you've been able to enjoy a summer break, let us know how it's energized you to take your positive impact to the next level!
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The impact of daily and extreme weather events, fueled by climate change is one of the most complex challenges facing humanity, and technology can play a significant role in adaptation and mitigation. Recognizing the opportunity for AI in this arena, Shimon Elkabetz founded Tomorrow.io to help the world be more resilient in the face of weather and climate impact. ? Using proprietary data, AI-driven models, and actionable insights from weather AI such as Gale - the world's first generative weather and climate AI assistant - Tomorrow.io generates superior forecasts and predictive insights. These enable global businesses and governments to make smarter decisions in advance of impact for proactive climate resilience. ? With support from Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, Tomorrow.io has become the world's leading Resilience Platform?. Their remarkable achievements this year include: ? ???Being named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies in the world ???Recognition by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers 2024 ???Collaboration with the?Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate climate adaptation for millions of farmers in Africa ? Tomorrow.io continues to make impressive strides in addressing the world's weather and climate challenges. Keep up the incredible work!
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?? Entrepreneurs: Save the date! Register now for the Ashoka #ChangemakerSummit 2024 in Hamburg, Germany! We're proud of our alliances in the positive impact entrepreneurial community. Together with Ashoka Changemaker Companies and others, we're making a global impact and offering valuable coaching for leaders and workshops for Positive Impact Entrepreneurs. Join Ashoka from 5-7 September.?Learn more about the sessions and register here ?? https://lnkd.in/ghs_-Ere
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