Empowering small businesses for a digital future

Small businesses are key to inclusive growth. Yet many are struggling to adapt to rapid digital transformation, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Strive Community is equipping five million small businesses with innovative digital solutions to enable them to build resilience and grow.

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“When small businesses thrive our local communities and economies thrive, but when they struggle, the impact is widespread. What small business owners need right now is partners who listen to them and develop innovative solutions that help them grow in the wake of the pandemic. That’s what makes programs like Strive so critical today and tomorrow.”

Michael Miebach

CEO, Mastercard

From our blog

Reimagining learning for small businesses in emerging markets: The opportunity for virtual reality

The following is a guest post written by Natalie Miller from XRGlobal, a company that builds virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality solutions that revolutionize learning and development in emerging markets.

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Artisans will not go digital unless they become creative participants in the process

The following is a guest post written by Gina Hollenbach from FUNDES Catalyst, an impact venture studio that aims to unleash the sustainable development of Latin America through the growth of small businesses.

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Chatty chatbots vs. approachable apps for financial education

The following is a guest post written by Lucinda Revell from Boost Capital, a platform that enables small businesses to access financial services and learning through smartphones.

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Using behavioral science, gamification, and data science to enable micro-entrepreneurs to flourish…

Using behavioral science, gamification, and data science to enable micro-entrepreneurs to flourish across Latin America The following is a guest post written by Flourish Fi, an organization whose mission is to empower all people to build positive money habits and achieve financial security.

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What are we learning about supporting women-owned small businesses with digital finance?

Today is International Womens Day, a day to recognize womens achievements and take action to drive gender parity.

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ChatGenie powers small businesses in the post-pandemic world with social commerce tools

The following is a guest post written by Ika Rodriguez from ChatGenie, an organization that enables businesses to sell inside the worlds biggest apps.

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