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For Suerethia Henderson, financial expertise wasn’t just a degree on her wall; it was a lifeline for communities that lacked access to fundamental financial knowledge. While working to attain a bachelor and master’s degree in finance, she realized that key financial...

Tasfia Tarannum Ridhita didn’t set out to start a business enterprise—at least, not at first. Even in the company’s beginning stages, neither she nor anyone on her team had any formal experience in entrepreneurship. But sometimes, necessity drives innovation. In...

“It all started with my grandma,” Tim Findeiss remembered, narrating the origins of Senior Connect, the platform that would soon grow to help thousands of people. His grandmother, the lead at Feindeiss’ local library, often received requests from her friends to work...

Shazadi Faiza, a tech entrepreneur from Pakistan, embarked on her journey with a clear vision: to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry through her social business. Inspired by the stark underrepresentation of women in digital marketing and technology, Shazadi...

Given his childhood aversion to green foods and lack of swimming skills, Nicholas Kee never imagined his journey would lead him to start a seaweed farm. However, growing up amidst significant wealth inequality and witnessing environmental degradation in his community...

Valentine Nnamani grew up with his grandpa, using kerosene lamps for light. He witnessed firsthand the harm caused by a lack of sustainable energy solutions. Falling into a flooded gutter due to plastic waste further fueled his drive for change. In response, he...

Daniela Baena Salazar is deeply committed to addressing uncomfortable conversations, including public service, climate action, sustainable development, and equality. Her upbringing in Colombia's countryside, marked by social and environmental challenges, inspired her...

Gunel İsmayılova is passionate about connecting with people and has held various roles throughout her career. However, her consistent focus has been on societal improvement, which she began to address through her hobby of teaching drama to children. This activity,...

Rayene “Ray” Arruda Esteves is a dreamer and passionate about fashion. Her love for fashion design has driven her to transform the industry into a safe space for both producers and consumers. As an environmental activist, Ray uses fashion to raise awareness about the...

Yee Shuen Hwee and Fangqin Chua co-founded Terraformers to address the climate crisis through regenerative tourism. Yee Shuen's interest in sustainability began while participating in the Audacity community in Singapore, where she focused on climate technologies. A...