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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.

• May 28, 2026
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 28, 2026
AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

AI, Energy, and the Responsibility of Business

• Mar 10, 2026
One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

One Billion Reasons to Begin the Year.

• Jan 6, 2026
A Year of Connection, Courage, and Collective Impact — Thank You for 2025

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

• Dec 24, 2025
STRYV: STRATEGIC GIVING 101
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STRYV: STRATEGIC GIVING 101

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 20, 2018
UNEXPECTED LEARNINGS FROM THE B1G1 STUDY TOUR 2018
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UNEXPECTED LEARNINGS FROM THE B1G1 STUDY TOUR 2018

They say “when you get out of your comfort zone, you learn much more.” The recent B1G1 Study Tour to Kenya included no shortage of learning. What made it possible was simply this: everyone on the tour got out of their own comfort zones.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 8, 2018
TSHIRTIFY: BUILDING A GIVING NETWORK
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TSHIRTIFY: BUILDING A GIVING NETWORK

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 1, 2018
BALANCE CENTRAL: 1 PERSON CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
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BALANCE CENTRAL: 1 PERSON CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Jan 17, 2018
IMPACT 2017 (PART II): THE REAL POWER OF COMMUNITY
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IMPACT 2017 (PART II): THE REAL POWER OF COMMUNITY

Small businesses in B1G1 have together created more than 37 million giving impacts in 2017. Here are the top 17 businesses.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Jan 8, 2018
IMPACT 2017 (PART I): 37 MILLION SMILES IN 365 DAYS
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IMPACT 2017 (PART I): 37 MILLION SMILES IN 365 DAYS

As I write this post, B1G1’s impact counter shows 131,891362 giving impacts in 2017. We think of each impact as a smile. So that’s a lot of smiles!

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Jan 4, 2018
SLUMBERSAC: CARING FOR CHILDREN, CARING FOR OUR FUTURE
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SLUMBERSAC: CARING FOR CHILDREN, CARING FOR OUR FUTURE

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 19, 2017
CHEAP SHEDS: GIVE TO A MAN, GIVE TO THE WORLD
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CHEAP SHEDS: GIVE TO A MAN, GIVE TO THE WORLD

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 1, 2017
SHINING LIGHT ON OUR WORTHY CAUSE HEROES
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SHINING LIGHT ON OUR WORTHY CAUSE HEROES

Giving is never a one-way street. Both side gives value. It’s great to be able to acknowledge and applaud our charity partners for the amazing work they do.

Hashima Hassim
Hashima Hassim • Nov 23, 2017
THE UPWARD SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP: CRACKING A CLOSED HEART
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THE UPWARD SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP: CRACKING A CLOSED HEART

Our business interview with The Upward Spiral Partnership is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 16, 2017
KINDNESS: SIMPLY WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS
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KINDNESS: SIMPLY WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS

Today is WORLD KINDNESS DAY. A day to remember the power of kindness to create a kinder world. The truth is: the world really needs increased kindness right now. In every way.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Nov 13, 2017
GARDENS FOR GOOD: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
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GARDENS FOR GOOD: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Our business interview with Gardens for Good is part of a series of inspiring and giving stories from purpose-driven businesses around the world.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Oct 19, 2017
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