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The New economy starts with Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

At Impact Hub, we have been working relentlessly towards this goal for the past 15 years, supporting impact entrepreneurs who put people and the planet at the forefront. We strive to give them tools to succeed with our support programs and a strong network of 16,500 people throughout 59 countries.

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The New Economy Starts with Gender Inclusive Programs

Impact Hub

.” This Health crisis could reverse women’s economic gains achieved over the last few decades unless we act purposefully now. . Over the last 15 years, the Impact Hub network has supported more than 30,000 impact-driven enterprises in 55+ countries across all inhabited continents. Gender-based discrimination and harassment.

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3 West African Startups Prove It’s Possible To Thrive In Uncertain Times

Impact Hub

Yet, it is also the entrepreneurs and small businesses that are most affected by economic crises. Since their launch during the pandemic, they have estimated over 2,000 application downloads and have over 75 recurring customers weekly. Frish/Nshonam : supporting Ghana’s local fisher community. But their plans don’t stop here. “In

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Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report

Impact Hub

The report also highlights how Impact Hub members are encouraging economic growth, especially in the social impact sector, with 10,000+ new ventures and 29,000+ net new jobs created since 2012. The data shows the impact that tailored support programs can have for entrepreneurs looking to develop an idea or scale a venture.

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Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

TechCrunch

The documents, which include 83,000 emails and 1,000 other files including conversations, reveal for the first time Uber’s $90 million-a-year lobbying and public relations campaigns to gain the support of world leaders, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, in order to disrupt Europe’s taxi industry.

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Report: Slicing the Budget Pie for Big Business

Surdna Foundation

A detailed analysis of economic development budgets in three diverse states—Florida, Missouri, and New Mexico—finds that at least 68 percent of overall state economic development spending goes to large companies and programs that support those companies. economic growth. Published By: Good Jobs First.