Daniel Anzueto: Supporting LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs to Achieve Their Goals

Nov 02, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande CM,  Daniel Anzueto,  MO,  SDG 9,  USA

Danny: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs often deal with isolation and not feeling seen or heard in their work. Through StartOut, we plan in-person and virtual events that bring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs together around educational workshops, social gatherings, wellness experiences, and community service. We also provide leadership opportunities for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to expand their professional skills sets by serving as Programming Board members.

Malia Bachesta Eley: Helping Prevent, Prepare For, and Respond to Climate Disasters

Oct 31, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande CA,  CM,  Malia Bachesta Eley,  SDG 13,  USA

Malia: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! I sit on the Climate Philanthropy team at Salesforce where we aim to reduce the future impacts of climate change and respond to the impacts already here. In my role, I oversee our disaster resilience programs to help prevent, prepare, and respond to future climate disasters with a focus on vulnerable communities.

Amita Goyal: Helping Small Businesses to Increase Sales through Technology

Oct 30, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Amita Goyal,  NJ,  SDG 17,  SDG 4,  SDG 5,  SDG 8,  SDG 9,  USA

Amita: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Today, there are 33 million small businesses in the United States alone. Many of them are struggling to be profitable and grow their business. We are helping these small businesses to increase sales and engagement through our video platform.