We are on our way to sunny Barcelona for Impact/Week 2024 at Norrsken House! 🚀☀️ Join us from tomorrow for: 👉 A discussion on 'How impact founders can harness the power of Generative AI' with Anthony Virapin, Sara Lammini Rodríguez and Riham Satti in the Red Room, Nov 6, 11:20am. 👉 Exclusive 1:1 Sessions with Microsoft expert Geert de Graaf, Cloud Solution Architect. 👉 Meet with FluxGen, Mitiga and MeVitae to hear about their experience on Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact! If you're at Impact/Week or in Barcelona this week, don't hesitate to connect with Anthony Virapin, Vincent Page or Patricia Polgar who will be on the ground!
Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
Software Development
Inspiring and empowering every positive impact entrepreneur on the planet to achieve more for the Common Good
About us
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
External link for Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
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- Software Development
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
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- impact, social entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, social impact, and sustainability
Updates
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From Paris to San Francisco, October has been an action-packed month making exciting new connections across our community. Get the rundown in our latest newsletter, where this month we shine a spotlight on MeVitae , where BEEODIVERSITY and Tomorrow.io hit the headlines, and where we show you where to get started if you want to learn more about building generative AI models. Read our Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact News: October edition now 👇
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Our long running collaboration with EY, from the Green Skills Passport to the AI for Social Innovation initiative, is built on a shared commitment to using technology for good. We’re thrilled to see this work highlighted in EY’s 2024 annual report. Check it out 👇
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By 2050, two out of every three people will call cities home. This urban boom brings with it massive challenges, especially relating to sustainability and climate change. Luckily, we know a few positive impact entrepreneurs who are stepping up to find solutions! 👉 Ahead of World Cities Day, discover what Neighbourly, Hello Lamp Post, and CommuteSaver are doing to shape a more sustainable and resilient future for urban communities. #WorldCitiesDay
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📆 In San Francisco next week for #SOCAP24? Well, you're not alone! For the very first time, we'll be on the ground at SOCAP. Join us bright and early at 9:00am in Goldman Hall, The Contemporary Jewish Museum for a pitch session with 10 of our brilliant social entrepreneurs who are joining the SOCAP Global Fellowship program. Meet the entrepreneurs who will be pitching here: https://lnkd.in/dS6QBNxu And for more information about the session, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dXiCVmvw
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Webinar calendar reminder! 📣 📅 Are you interested in learning how ESG reporting can drive growth and investment in your business? Then join us on Tuesday 5 November for an expert-led session with our partner, the Solar Impulse Foundation, and guests from sustainability disclosure and management leaders, CDP and SWEEP. 👉 Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/gceAee4t
📅 Join us for a practical session on how startups can leverage ESG reporting to drive growth. Industry experts, including Nathan Cole from CDP, Dr. Robert Witik PhD, and Rachel Delacour from SWEEP, will provide insights on transforming carbon disclosure into strategic opportunities. Learn how aligning with investor priorities can boost your business and gain actionable steps to enhance your sustainability efforts. Agenda Highlights: ➡ Understanding the role of ESG in startup growth ➡ Turning ESG data into strategic opportunities ➡ Aligning with investor priorities for long-term success 💡 Why Attend: Discover how to transform ESG from a compliance task into a growth engine for your startup. Solar Impulse Foundation
From Disclosure to Action: How Startups Can Turn ESG Reporting into Growth
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As part of Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program, BEEODIVERSITY developed a unique technology that uses AI to analyze pollen collected by bees, taking data from the hive to the Microsoft Cloud. That data is helping farmers and beekeepers like Karl Wenner make meaningful changes to the surrounding ecosystem, creating a more sustainable future for all. CEO and founder Michael van Cutsem had the opportunity to showcase their remarkable work on CBS News – see what all the buzz is about 👇 https://lnkd.in/ev-HAz5g
How honeybees can be used to collect environmental data
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On #WorldFoodDay, we’re championing the right to healthy, affordable food for everyone. 🌾🚜 Since 2013, AGRIVI, led by Matija Zulj, has been dedicated to solving the world food problem by revolutionizing farming with Microsoft AI and data-driven solutions. Their software empowers farmers globally to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability through real-time insights. 👉 Learn more about their inspiring work in this video: https://lnkd.in/enZ99bza #AgTech #Sustainability #Innovation
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We’re happy to share some heartfelt feedback from one of our amazing entrepreneurs! 🌟 Donna C., CEO of Prisere, found our training opportunities have made a real difference, helping their team grow and succeed. Stories like these inspire us to keep doing what we do. Thank you Donna, for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your journey. We’re here to support your success every step of the way!
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🌍 This World Mental Health Day is all about mental wellbeing at work. While we’ve all experienced the negative impact work can have on our health, how many of us can put ourselves in the shoes of other people facing challenges in the workplace? Enliven Empathy, one of our entrepreneur partners, is using technology to empower people to do exactly that. Using AI-powered virtual reality simulations to tackle issues like gender bias, bullying, racism, and sexual harassment, Enliven helps people to see through the eyes of another. We’re inspired by how empathy and technology can come together to promote inclusive workplaces where everyone feels like they can understand and support each other! Find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/dEmhma9Y #WorldMentalHealthDay #AI #Empathy
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