Profitable markets serving poor customers all over the world are waiting to be tapped; but, is it immoral to create a business that earns profits selling to the poor?
This post salutes the work of Paul Polak—legendary entrepreneur, problem solver, and listener who has helped uplift over 20 million people out of poverty.
A new kind of investor, the private foundation, is looking for promising startups and entrepreneurs that harness the power of markets to benefit the poor.
This Mexican startup works with 140 artisans to combine traditional textiles + modern design. With a fresh rebrand, they're set to break into the US market.
Ecotourism is gaining popularity as the new way to travel. But this Mexican company takes it to a new level. Read about their incredible work in this story.
It's time for major corporations to undergo a revolution. Opportunities to create profitable businesses serving 3 billion bypassed customers are limitless.
Mexico ranks 12th in global plastic consumption, leading to a lot of waste. This startup turns waste into building materials—helping reduce extreme poverty.
Poverty is swelling disproportionately in rural, indigenous areas of Mexico. This organization developed a model to help these people build a better life.
For many people, poverty is not having transportation to leave and access greater opportunity. Bicycles Against Poverty is changing that in rural Uganda.
WATCH THIS 7 MIN VIDEO on how the lucky iron fish is a simple, affordable, and easy to use solution to the global problem of iron deficiency...and it fits in the palm of a hand.
This entrepreneur—widely recognized for her expertise in the field of engineering design for low-cost health products customized for the developing world—designs vital healthcare products for women and girls in poverty.