At the Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, we are all about finding entrepreneurs who creatively use AI and other technical solutions to solve human problems and drive positive impact across the world. 🌍 That’s why at ChangeNOW, Anthony Virapin and Shani Gwin, along with moderator Kristen Davis, will be speaking on the panel session ‘Making AI Inclusive for All’. Join us from 1:15-2:45pm on Thursday 24th April for an insightful exploration of how AI can be designed to ensure inclusivity and equity and how Microsoft is equipping individuals with the skills needed to engage with and shape AI, ensuring its benefits are widely accessible. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the conversation! Register now and get your ChangeNOW tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eT-ZYksA 📅 April 24-26 📍 Grand Palais, Paris
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Inspiring and empowering every positive impact entrepreneur on the planet to achieve more for the Common Good
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Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact supports the entrepreneurs, who are using technology to solve our world's most pressing challenges.
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Don’t panic if you didn’t get a chance to attend LinkedIn Live session on Harnessing the Potential of Data and Technology last week – the full session is now available to stream (or rewatch) at a time that suits you best. Whether you’re interested in learning more about EY’s work in supporting entrepreneurs from Emily Will and Yucca Reinecke, or you want to hear more about the transformative power of data and AI from expert Ana Maria Balanescu, and successful first hand experiences with Natalia Adler (Mitiga Solutions) and Isaac Nyangolo (Zeraki), there are plenty of valuable insights waiting. Let us know which was your favourite part of the episode, and share your experience with data by voting in the poll below 👇 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/em3W6xZD https://lnkd.in/ecxqnK9p
Harnessing the Potential of Data and Technology This engaging session will explore how startups can scale by leveraging the transformative power of data and AI, innovative tools, and strategic partnerships. Participants will gain valuable insights from an expert keynote by Emily Will and Yucca Reinecke and Microsoft Cloud Architect Ana Maria Balanescu, hear firsthand from entrepreneurs Natalia Adler from Mitiga Solutions and Isaac Nyangolo from Zeraki, who have successfully harnessed data to advance, and learn about the EY's work in supporting startups. Whether it’s understanding the role of data and AI in scalability or exploring collaborative opportunities with corporates, this session offers practical lessons and inspiration for growth. Audience Takeaways: • Practical insights into scaling with data • How to integrate AI and tools for operational efficiency and growth • Examples of corporate-startup collaboration enabling scale and impact
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In addition to supporting the incredible We Make Change's Change 100 initiative, our Worldwide Leader, Anthony Virapin will be speaking at the We Make Change event ChangeNOW 2025, on Friday April 25, 10am-11am CET at the Friends Area! From AI applications analysing water scarcity to people on the ground protecting biodiversity, Change 100 selects and highlights the top sustainability startups to watch in 2025, who are working to create innovative solutions and drive positive impact in the face of the world’s most urgent challenges. These startups are supported and connected with the talent, resources and programmes they need to supercharge their journeys. We couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this opportunity to meet the next generation of changemakers. So submit your application, and be among the best: https://lnkd.in/enyfacAv [Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 00.59 CET.]
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Harnessing the Potential of Data and Technology This engaging session will explore how startups can scale by leveraging the transformative power of data and AI, innovative tools, and strategic partnerships. Participants will gain valuable insights from an expert keynote by Emily Will and Yucca Reinecke and Microsoft Cloud Architect Ana Maria Balanescu, hear firsthand from entrepreneurs Natalia Adler from Mitiga Solutions and Isaac Nyangolo from Zeraki, who have successfully harnessed data to advance, and learn about the EY's work in supporting startups. Whether it’s understanding the role of data and AI in scalability or exploring collaborative opportunities with corporates, this session offers practical lessons and inspiration for growth. Audience Takeaways: • Practical insights into scaling with data • How to integrate AI and tools for operational efficiency and growth • Examples of corporate-startup collaboration enabling scale and impact
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Are you going to be in Paris for ChangeNOW 2025? Well you won't be alone! We'll be there with some incredible entrepreneurs from the Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact ecosystem: Vera Solutions | Tech For Good, AIATELLA, Strolll , Trace Labs, and Digita11y Accessible. They'll be showcasing how tech and innovation can drive real, lasting change — all from the Microsoft AI for Impact Hub. Come by, get inspired, and meet the changemakers turning bold ideas into positive impact. Register now and get your ChangeNOW tickets here before they’re all gone: https://lnkd.in/eT-ZYksA
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LinkedIn Live final call! 🗓️ Interested in exploring how to scale by leveraging the transformative power of data and AI, innovative tools and strategic partnerships from the experts? Then join us next week on Thursday April 10 at 5pm CET for a session with industry experts including Emily Will, Yucca Reinecke, Microsoft Cloud Architect Ana Maria Balanescu and first-hand experiences from entrepreneurs Natalia Adler (Mitiga Solutions) and Isaac Nyangolo (Zeraki), who have successfully utilized data to advance. Hosted by Vincent Page in collaboration with EY this session will explore the practical lessons and inspiration needed for sustainable growth. 👉 Save your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ecxqnK9p
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Positive changemakers, make sure to keep on reading! Through the Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact community, you will get support to harness GenAI tools and Azure technology support to tackle global challenges and accelerate your influence in all areas. Whether you’re improving access to education or creating tools to combat climate change, your solutions can create a real impact. Join us today: https://lnkd.in/e25EXtF8
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How can startups harness data and technology to scale effectively? Join us on April 10 at 5 PM CET for our LinkedIn Live: Harnessing the Potential of Data and Technology, where industry leaders and entrepreneurs will share practical insights on scaling with data, AI, and strategic partnerships. Before the session, we’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest challenge in leveraging data and technology for impact? 📊 Vote in our LinkedIn poll below. 📢 Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ecxqnK9p Vincent Page Emily Will Yucca Reinecke Ana Maria Balanescu Natalia Adler Isaac Nyangolo
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As we see the start of a new spring season, we’ve had a bustling month of new growth and new ideas as well as celebrating past achievements. In our March newsletter, we reflect on another successful month with a special spotlight on ThermaFY Group and it's founder and CIO Amanda Pickford, who has some valuable advice for female entrepreneurs and a look at how not to use AI as an innovator. So sit down, grab a coffee and read our latest edition below 👇
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Moving social entrepreneurship from the margins to the mainstream is at the heart of our mission at Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact. That’s why as a founding member of the Rise Ahead pledge, pioneered by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, we are committed to bringing the power of technology and collaboration to help our entrepreneurs solve the world's most pressing challenges. We enjoyed reading about the growing economic and impact potential of the sector with increasing support from policymakers and businesses: https://lnkd.in/e2neJhSE