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The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

May brought some of the hardest decisions in B1G1's 19-year history. In this latest Founder's Note, Masami writes about the month that tested everything, and what it revealed about the chapter ahead.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

The Hardest Decisions Made and What a New Chapter with You Looks Like.

AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

A Year of Connection, Courage, and Collective Impact — Thank You for 2025

A Year of Connection, Courage, and Collective Impact — Thank You for 2025

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO HERO: THE STORY OF BLUE DRAGON
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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO HERO: THE STORY OF BLUE DRAGON

B1G1 makes it easy for businesses to give to great causes around the world. Read how a B1G1 Worthy Cause, Blue Dragon Children's Foundation in Vietnam leverages your support to fight trafficking, poverty and so much more.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Mar 1, 2019
DR. LINDA SADDLEMIRE – GROWING THE GIVING SPIRIT FOR THE GOALS
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DR. LINDA SADDLEMIRE – GROWING THE GIVING SPIRIT FOR THE GOALS

Dr Linda Saddlemire heads the Glendora, CA branch of Clifton Larson Allen LLP. She first learnt the power of business giving while studying for her MBA. She was surprised at how businesses could address the needs of communities in a way that was different from government or non-profits.

R. Vincent
R. Vincent • Feb 25, 2019
Tackling India's Two Biggest Social Issues: Hunger and Illiteracy
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Tackling India's Two Biggest Social Issues: Hunger and Illiteracy

Two of India’s biggest social issues, hunger and illiteracy, have been century-long problems. Annamarita noticed the connection between the two and discovered an effective solution. Read more

Alexandra Vincze
Alexandra Vincze • Feb 19, 2019
HEATHER YELLAND – LIVING THE DIFFERENCE WE WERE BORN TO MAKE
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HEATHER YELLAND – LIVING THE DIFFERENCE WE WERE BORN TO MAKE

Heather Yelland is the supercharged founder of SuperCamp and The Elevation Company. Her work isn’t just about creating empowering, high impact leadership programs for children and adults – it fulfils a deeply personal mission.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 18, 2019
STEVE PIPE – ‘WHEN GOOD, THEN GOOD’
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STEVE PIPE – ‘WHEN GOOD, THEN GOOD’

Steve Pipe, Chartered Accountant and best-selling author talks about how DOING GOOD can come after EVERY GOOD of businesses to contribute to SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Paul Dunn
Paul Dunn • Feb 11, 2019
KAREN LONGWITH – THE HUGE IMPACT OF A SMALL BUSINESS
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KAREN LONGWITH – THE HUGE IMPACT OF A SMALL BUSINESS

Karen Longwith, a B1G1 Partner talks about how her podiatry clinic makes a difference, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goal.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 4, 2019
STELLA PETROU CONCHA – ELEVATING HUMAN POTENTIAL
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STELLA PETROU CONCHA – ELEVATING HUMAN POTENTIAL

Meet Stella Petrou Concha, a empowering woman, co- founder and CEO of a fast-growing finance management consultancy and recruitment agency, Reo Group. Reo’s commitment to give — specifically to ‘Elevate a Nation’.

Paul Dunn
Paul Dunn • Jan 14, 2019
NATURAL CHEMIST: GROWING A GIVING BUSINESS
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NATURAL CHEMIST: GROWING A GIVING BUSINESS

Our business interview with Natural Chemist Australia is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Jan 4, 2019
CREATING A GRATEFUL BUSINESS – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD
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CREATING A GRATEFUL BUSINESS – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD

Whether you’re running a business or working in one, this one ‘top level’ piece of BETTER LIFEadvice has served me well: Stay true to

Ben Walker
Ben Walker • Dec 3, 2018
THREE CRITICAL FACTORS THAT BREED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD
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THREE CRITICAL FACTORS THAT BREED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD

Better Business, Better Life, Better World: The Movement is an Amazon Bestseller. In this book, 52 amazing business owners answer one question:  “What advice would you give to your grandchildren to create a better business, a better life, and a better world?”

Ryll Burgin-Doyle
Ryll Burgin-Doyle • Nov 8, 2018
ENHANCING CHILD EDUCATION ONE BICYCLE AT A TIME
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ENHANCING CHILD EDUCATION ONE BICYCLE AT A TIME

A bicycle can truly change a child’s life by providing a safe, fun way of transportation to school – see the amazing work This Life Cambodia has been doing to help students complete their education.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 6, 2018
7 SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR WORLD BETTER – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD
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7 SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR WORLD BETTER – BETTER BUSINESS, BETTER LIFE, BETTER WORLD

The day I cried: In 1986, I walked out of a three-hour tax exam after only 20 minutes. Everyone thought I was a genius for finishing early. But that was not reality.The truth was I couldn’t remember anything I had learned.

Steve Pipe
Steve Pipe • Oct 25, 2018
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