Small businesses and AI: Accelerating innovation and inclusion

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

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Unlocking the power of small businesses to drive climate-smart inclusive growth

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This IDEA 2030 compendium, third in the collection, studied three companies (ThredUp, Husk Power Systems and Nexsis) that are leveraging digital technology for a more sustainable future. Some learnings include that (1) digital technologies are a force multiplier for climate-conscious businesses; and (2) pay-as-you-go pricing makes dramatic quality-of-life improvements accessible to all while encouraging sustainability.

IDEA 2030 at The Fletcher School

(partner) IDEA 2030 at The Fletcher School

Global

Beyond access: Fostering sustainable and inclusive climate solutions through digital technologies

Climate change

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

AI for social impact

Data for good

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business