Driving innovative solutions for small businesses: Reflections from our first Strive Innovation Fund
Digital technology plays a big role in supporting the resilience and growth of small businesses around the world.
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Unlocking new markets and faster practices: How digital tools support small businesses to become…
This post is part of a series on our findings from Mastercard Strives Small Business Digital Evidence Map.
How Vested Impact enables data-driven impact assessments for micro- and small businesses
This guest post is co-authored by Kim Abbott, CEO and founder of Vested Impact, and Rosie Afia-Ford at Caribou Digital.
Grants available for small business cybersecurity solutions
Today, Mastercard launched its latest Strive Innovation Fund.
Grants available for AI solutions for small businesses
New Strive EU grants fund AI solutions helping small businesses boost productivity, access finance, improve customer engagement, and stay competitive in Europe’s digital economy.
Announcing the newest winners of our Mastercard Strive Innovation Fund: Part one
This is the first blog of two highlighting the winners of our innovation fund.
Empowering women entrepreneurs: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities for gender intentional programs
This post is part of a series on our findings from Strive Communitys Small Business Digital Evidence Map.
Strive USA’s inaugural year: Billions deployed, tens of thousands of small businesses supported, and a growing coalition of impact-focused partners
This post is part of a series on our findings from Strive Communitys Small Business Digital Evidence Map.
ChatGenie’s transformation with the Strive Innovation Fund: Empowering Filipino small businesses in the digital economy
The following is a guest post written by Ika Rodriguez from ChatGenie, an organization that enables businesses to sell within the worlds biggest apps.
How digital innovators plug the holes in the small business support ecosystem
Strive Innovation Fund winners are reshaping small business support by integrating technology, partnerships, and new digital solutions across the ecosystem.
A closer look at the digitalization of European businesses in the wake of COVID-19
EU firms that adopted digital tools during COVID-19 performed better, but a widening digital divide shows more funding, skills training, and support are urgently needed.
Small businesses turn to web 3.0
Small businesses are exploring Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse to stay competitive, driving demand for advanced digital skills and updated small business support.
Launching today: The digital transformation of small business support
A new Strive report explores how digital tools are transforming small business support and highlights five key ways organizations can scale impact together.
💫 The online pivot — notes from the frontline of small business
A global study shows small businesses accelerated digital adoption during COVID-19, with smartphones and social media driving the shift to online sales and marketing.
The race to digitalize the humble corner store
Corner stores are becoming key to the digital economy. Investment is rising, but inclusive growth will require partnerships and digital skills to truly empower small retailers.
Women-led businesses more likely to adopt digital platforms during the pandemic
Women-owned small businesses adopted digital tools faster during COVID-19, but lower tech investment risks widening the long-term gender gap in digital transformation.