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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

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS): THE ROLE OF BUSINESSES
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS): THE ROLE OF BUSINESSES

At B1G1, we're also motivated by the Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 Goals have provided us with a fresh way of looking at our projects. Each project listed on B1G1 contributes to one or more SDGs.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 7, 2017
DAVID DUGAN: WHY GROW YOUR BUSINESS?
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DAVID DUGAN: WHY GROW YOUR BUSINESS?

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Feb 2, 2017
THE CHRISTMAS CARD
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THE CHRISTMAS CARD

Every year I like writing Christmas cards. Just like old times, because a small Christmas card goes a long way. What about you?

Marie Nadal-Sharma
Marie Nadal-Sharma • Jan 11, 2017
IMPACT ‘16: THE REAL POWER OF BUSINESS GIVING (PART I)
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IMPACT ‘16: THE REAL POWER OF BUSINESS GIVING (PART I)

Perhaps for you, 2016 seemed to pass so quickly. To me, it feels like it ended just as it started. To us in the B1G1 Community, 2016 was full of great records and exciting new activities. Here are some key highlights.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Jan 3, 2017
THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART IV
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THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART IV

Masami founded B1G1 in 2007. By 2017, over 1700 businesses around the world have joined the movement, creating more than 90 million giving impacts together.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 28, 2016
CURA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: HEALTHIER LIVES, HEALTHIER WORLD
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CURA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: HEALTHIER LIVES, HEALTHIER WORLD

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 23, 2016
THE EPIC-PHANY JOURNEY: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART III
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THE EPIC-PHANY JOURNEY: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART III

This is a continuation of the ‘Masami’s Story’ series. Read Part I and Part II: The Transformation. THE UNSUSPECTING DECISIONThere’s a little town

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 21, 2016
THE TRANSFORMATION: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART II
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THE TRANSFORMATION: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART II

Masami learned a new language, opening up her world and transforming her perspective. Read part II of Masami Sato's story.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 15, 2016
SOCIAL SPACE MAG: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING
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SOCIAL SPACE MAG: THE BUSINESS OF GIVING

B1G1 Chairman Paul Dunn was interviewed in a 7-page feature on Singapore’s Social Space Magazine, touching on the topics of socially-conscious businesses, sustainability, and the joy of giving.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 14, 2016
EMPOWERMENT NOT HANDOUTS: AN INSPIRING INTERVIEW WITH FREE TO SHINE FOUNDER NICKY MIH
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EMPOWERMENT NOT HANDOUTS: AN INSPIRING INTERVIEW WITH FREE TO SHINE FOUNDER NICKY MIH

For Nicky Mih, sex trafficking prevention in Cambodia starts through educating vulnerable girls and their families. Read the inspiring story.

Tracy Oppenheimer
Tracy Oppenheimer • Dec 10, 2016
PRIMITIVE TATTOO: TATTOOS AND GIVING
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PRIMITIVE TATTOO: TATTOOS AND GIVING

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

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 8, 2016
THE UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART I
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THE UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES: MASAMI SATO’S STORY – PART I

This is the amazing story of how Masami Sato overcame multiple trials and challenges to bring her social enterprise B1G1 to life. Read her story.

Masami Sato
Masami Sato • Dec 7, 2016
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