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RiseKit solves two fundamental challenges in the workforce development ecosystem: 1. Our software connects employers with and helps them hire job-ready candidates from difficult to reach communities across the United States, and 2. Our data platform illuminates where and how billions of dollars of workforce development investments are being effectively deployed and where and how they can be optimized when they aren’t. This validation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is so appreciated and will help us expand to new markets while helping facilitate economic mobility for many! #risekit #workforcedevelopment Matt Strauss Travis Centers Ethan Linkner Robert Brook Josh Linkner Kristi DeLozier Leonard Mills

Behind the scenes of success stories, lies an untapped well of talent and resources in rural communities. It's time to shine a light on their potential.   Wendy Marquez, the visionary behind Wize Solutions, LLC, emphasizes the overlooked brilliance found in rural populations. Here's what you need to know:   1️. Rural does not mean lacking in talent or capability. 2. Commitment and dedication thrive in these communities. 3. Wize owes its success to the incredible team from rural backgrounds.   Let's challenge the status quo and recognize the untapped potential of rural talent. By embracing diversity and inclusivity, businesses can unlock innovative solutions and drive economic growth.   Have you tapped into the hidden talent of rural communities? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below!   Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eCbz638x   #CVMSDC #IntentionalitywithDominique #SupplierDiversity #RuralCommunities #HiddenTalent #DiversityandInclusion

A year ago, we joined forces with Reach for Change and Tim Bergling Foundation, sharing a common mission: to create an innovation-driven response to tackle the mounting mental health challenges facing emerging adults (aged 18-29) across the Nordics. 🗣 Born was Next in Mind. A two-folded initiative; a Nordic-wide accelerator program empowering 20 exceptional changemakers to extend the impact of their organizations and cross-sector advocacy initiatives. The mental health crisis among emerging adults is a systemic issue that demands a holistic and collective impact approach, where we consider every step of the ladder; from individual experiences to overarching support systems and policies. As a testament to collective impact, we are delighted to have 13 Nordic partners onboard on our journey to secure every emerging adult's right to wellbeing. 👉 Together we can create a Nordic-wide revolution. Join us!  Learn more at nextinmind.org Ashoka Nordic, Bain & Company, Eva Ahlström Foundation, Illusian Family Office, Stiftelsen IMWieselgren, Northzone, Kavlifondet, Kinnevik, Impact StartUp Norge, Mandag Morgen, RÅDET FOR PSYKISK HELSE, DDC – Danish Design Center and Lorensbergs #NextinMind #MentalHealthMatters #EmergingAdults #Incubator #Nordics

Embracing innovative business approaches to advance racial and ethnic equity can unlock vast economic opportunities for businesses and communities worldwide. A new report from Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Echoing Green, Dalberg, and GHR Foundation, Innovating for Equity: Unlocking Value for Communities and Businesses, highlights the untapped economic potential of racially and ethnically marginalized communities. Featuring case studies highlighting the work of social enterprise leaders, Jehiel Oliver, Donnel Baird, Joseph Kenner, Laurin Leonard, Rebecca Hui and Adriana Barbosa, the report explores how corporations can effectively collaborate with social innovators to advance racial and ethnic equity. So proud to be part of this amazing team doing the work to amplify social innovators globally! Check out the report!

🤝🌐 Local Partnerships and Stakeholding: Fostering Resilience in the System In the complex system of development, local partnerships and stakeholding catalyze sustainable growth. Limited global regions benefit from nurturing collaborations within their communities. This article explores the transformative impact of local partnerships and stakeholding, paving the way for enduring prosperity within the system. 1. The Local Advantage: Local partnerships leverage the profound understanding of community needs within the system for culturally sensitive development initiatives. 2. Holistic Stakeholding: Stakeholding surpasses financial investments, involving active engagement and collaboration within the system. Projects align more closely with the actual needs of the people they aim to serve within the system. 3. Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Local partnerships foster entrepreneurship within the system, supporting and collaborating with local businesses to create sustainable economic opportunities and instill a sense of ownership among community members. 4. Community-Driven Development: Prioritizing community-driven development within the system, local partnerships enable residents to actively shape their future. This participatory approach fosters a shared sense of responsibility within the system. 5. Cultural Preservation: Stakeholding in limited global regions involves the preservation and celebration of local cultures within the system. Projects aligned with cultural values gain acceptance and positively contribute to community identity within the system. 6. Capacity Building and Skill Transfer: Local partnerships facilitate skill and knowledge transfer within the system, empowering community members to contribute actively to ongoing development initiatives. 7. Social Inclusion: Stakeholding promotes social inclusion within the system, ensuring that marginalized groups have a voice in the development process. By fostering equality and representation, local partnerships pave the way for a more just and inclusive society within the system. 8. Environmental Stewardship: Local partnerships play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability within the system, incorporating eco-friendly practices into projects. 9. Flexible Solutions for Resilience: Local partnerships craft flexible solutions to adapt to the unique challenges of limited global regions within the system. 10. Legacy of Sustainable Growth: The true legacy of local partnerships lies in the sustainable growth they foster within the system, contributing to the long-term well-being of limited global regions. In the nexus of local partnerships and stakeholding, limited global regions discover the resilience needed to overcome challenges, propelling sustainable development forward within the system. 🌱🤲 #LocalPartnerships #Stakeholding #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #CommunityEmpowerment #InclusiveDevelopment #SustainablePartnerships #CulturalHeritage

#actocracy About. Part One 🆕 A New Dawn for Community Engagement Actocracy emerges as a groundbreaking ecosystem where digital governance meets the real world, inspired by the vision that action leads to change. Here, every individual has the power to influence and shape the community, echoing Prof. Mathias Klang’s principle: “In an actocracy, the person prepared to do the work actually steers the movement.” ℹ The Core of Actocracy At its heart, Actocracy is about engaging, impacting, and earning without any initial investment. It’s a platform where gamified growth turns every interaction into a rewarding experience, supported by advanced AI to ensure every contribution is meaningful and impactful. 🌎 Transforming Public Participation Actocracy invites you to partake in the genesis of a new Earth, offering innovative ways to participate in public life and ensuring equitable resource distribution. This is a world where your actions create ripples, leading to tangible changes in the community. It’s about fostering a community where quality and positive influence are paramount.

As an Executive in Residence at UBIZ, I'm both honored and exhilarated to share insights from our latest economic impact study. 📘 Here's the breakthrough: 🔹 Direct Impact: Our tailored business advisory services have directly crafted a robust ecosystem of employment and income. 📈 🔹 Indirect Impact: We’ve ignited a chain reaction, spurring further job creation and revenue through secondary avenues. 💼 🔹 Induced Impact: It's the ripple effect from our efforts that truly astonishes - as incomes rise, so does local economic vibrancy. 💸 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT4DSEHe The numbers are in, and they tell a story of growth, opportunity, and unwavering support for the communities and industries we serve. Let's continue to invest in ideas that lead to jobs, innovation, and economic prosperity. Onwards and upwards! . . . . #ParkerRevenueGrowthStrategies #UBIZVentureCapital #UBIZImpact #EconomicEmpowerment #VentureForward #CommunityGrowth

Why do well-intentioned corporate impact goals often fail to translate into tangible results? This new series by Ashoka Changemaker Companies highlights the powerful stories of executives, managers and employees at all levels driving positive impact within their companies. They know that in today's fast-changing world, a strong sustainability strategy is not enough for a company to thrive. Because true sustainability needs a deep culture of impact, and it only starts with transformation from within. #changemakers #EACH #corporate #sustainability

We’ve all heard the saying: “Don’t bring politics into the workplace.” But what do we do when political decisions don’t just enter the workplace but impact every corner of our lives, businesses, employees, and families? This is where we are now. Project 2025 is not just another political agenda. It has the potential to reshape our rights and redefine our future in ways we can’t afford to ignore. The stakes are real, and silence is no longer an option for many of us. When Michelle Obama called on us to #dosomething during the DNC, it sparked a movement for Founders for Kamala. We are a collective of #founders, #entrepreneurs, #smallbusinessowners, and #gigworkers from diverse backgrounds who believe that democracy isn’t just a concept On Tuesday, October 8th, co-chairs SoVonna Day-Goins of WomenXMeta and I are hosting an event for Founders for Kamala global #DoSomethingDay, co-hosted with Tom Law, founder of Oak.ai. Tom and his team are introducing their flagship service, vibeCheck Search, designed to help users quickly review complex content and documents such as the details of the Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership document. Using AI to simplify complex documents, we’ll help you understand what’s at stake—and what you can do about it. This event is for anyone who wants to grasp the real implications of Project 2025 better. This is not about partisanship. It’s about protecting what matters. Whether you’re concerned about your business, family, or community, this conversation is for you. If you’re concerned about the future and want to stay informed, this event is for you. Let’s protect what matters. Join us. #foundersforKamala #project2025 #democracy #AIForGood #dosomethingday Allison Byers Samantha Katz Corrales Cachola Janece Matsko Jennifer Iannolo Joy Hoover Ryan Davis Sophia Westrich Leslie Feinzaig Topaz Smith Garry Johnson III Kevin Powell Glenn Best https://lu.ma/nrnewk3r

If being a Partner or General Partner is the ultimate goal for most investment professionals, we'd have expected much more clarity on how to get there. Our survey clearly revealed that this clear path (with signboards and sidewalk lighting) doesn't exist. More in the report on how women investors are currently navigating this, and what could be done differently.