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

Partners in impact: Learnings from the digitalization of artisans in Mexico

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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How to achieve personalization at scale when delivering digital financial services

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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ChatGenie’s transformation with the Strive Innovation Fund: Empowering Filipino small businesses…

ChatGenies 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.

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The power of peer-led, tailored, concise, rewarding, and timely content for small businesses

This post is the final in a four-part Journey to Impact series sharing lessons from a recent Strive Community evaluation on the digital channels and strategies that have been most effective at reaching and engaging small businesses in their journey to growth and greater resilience.

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Supporting small businesses through the synergy of “tech and touch” approaches

This post is the third in a four-part Journey to Impact series sharing lessons from a recent Strive Community evaluation on digital channels and strategies that have been most effective at reaching and engaging small businesses in their journey to growth and greater resilience.

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Engaging small businesses by harnessing learning platforms and trusted communities

This post is the second in a four-part Journey to Impact series sharing lessons from a recent Strive Community evaluation on the digital channels and strategies that have been most effective at reaching and engaging small businesses in their journey to growth and greater resilience.

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