Olufemi Shonubi, founder at EduTech Global, shares that the real challenge no one prepared him for isn’t the technology, but navigating the complex institutional cycles that define the education sector. His advice is to build with empathy for the administrators and students you serve and prioritise long-term impact over quick wins. As we rethink education for a changing world, this is a powerful reminder that transformation isn’t just about tech but about people, systems, and patience. Join our upcoming webinar, “Rethinking Education for a Changing World,” on June 13, where we’ll explore how technology is reshaping learning and what it really takes to drive meaningful, lasting change. 📅 Register here: https://tally.so/r/ODk4JM
Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
Software Development
Inspiring and empowering every positive impact entrepreneur on the planet to achieve more for the Common Good
About us
Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact supports the entrepreneurs, who are using technology to solve our world's most pressing challenges.
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https://www.microsoft.com/socialentrepreneurship
External link for Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
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- Software Development
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- 10,001+ employees
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- impact, social entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, social impact, and sustainability
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Every impactful startup begins with a problem worth solving. What follows is rarely straightforward. It’s a process of testing, evolving and finding your way through uncertainty. And over time, those early-stage ideas turn into positive tangible change. Through Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, we’re proud to support founders navigating that journey and building solutions alongside them that make a real difference in the world. Learn more about joining our Success Program: https://lnkd.in/g2pB4FcH
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In our conversations with impact founders, the most valuable insights are often the most honest. One of our innovators, Ronei P., founder of Big Brain - Microsoft Partner, shared a perspective that stuck with us: bringing technology and innovation to education should never be the final goal. Its true value lies in making education more connected to people. Because at its core, innovation in education isn’t about the tools we build: it’s about the impact we create. That’s how education can truly transform lives.
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For many founders, the biggest question is still: where do you start? One of the most useful things we keep coming back to is building a strong foundation first. Microsoft’s AI learning paths are designed exactly for that: breaking down core concepts like generative AI, natural language processing, and computer vision in a way that’s accessible, even if you’re new to it. What stands out is how practical it can be. It’s not about becoming an AI expert overnight, but understanding what AI can do, where it might add value and how to start applying it in small, meaningful ways If you’ve been looking for a simple place to start, this training is a good first step: https://lnkd.in/eAbz7GV6
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Going to market is where ideas become impact. With Microsoft, founders scale their enterprises. By selling with, through, and to Microsoft’s global ecosystem, startups can reach enterprise customers faster, build credibility, and drive real revenue. Support focuses on three key areas: 🔹 Customer Acquisition. Creating demand and unlocking new revenue opportunities 🔹 Enterprise Selling Enablement. Equipping startups with the tools and frameworks to succeed in enterprise sales 🔹 Generating Awareness. Amplifying visibility and credibility through Microsoft-backed channels If you want to know more about how we support our entrepreneurs in the nonprofit and education space, leave a comment below!
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Behind every impact-driven organisation, there’s a lot of unseen work keeping things running. For the team at Springly (AssoConnect), that means helping nonprofits simplify the day‑to‑day so they can spend less time on admin-focused tasks, such as streamlining payments, accounting and finance processes, and more time focusing on their mission. It’s a reminder that for many founders, innovation isn’t just about new ideas but about removing friction so impact can scale. Because when resources are tight, even small efficiencies can unlock meaningful impact. 💬 See what Marion Cabanel, Head of Marketing at Springly, has to say below and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2pB4FcH
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For founders building solutions around real‑world challenges, the opportunity with AI lies in how it can help you evolve the way you work efficiently. Microsoft’s latest update on Copilot Cowork explores the shift from AI as something we “ask questions to,” to something we can actually work alongside to help us turn ideas into actions. When time and resources are tight, having support that can help move things forward in the background, whether that’s pulling together research, structuring ideas, or keeping projects moving, can free up more headspace for the bigger picture. And ultimately, that’s what so many entrepreneurs in our community are focused on: creating meaningful impact, and finding smarter ways to scale it. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/epUNxFEG
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Global challenges require bold, system-level solutions. That’s why we’re working alongside the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, a leading community of social innovators who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Our collaboration focuses on advancing responsible AI in social innovation by equipping changemakers with the tools, training, and access they need, while bringing together key stakeholders to ensure technology is used equitably. Together, we’re helping unlock AI’s potential to drive positive impact worldwide. 🚀 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eyjC5hap
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The belief that fluency isn’t defined by perfect sentences, but by the confidence to speak up in real conversations, sits at the heart of Loora. That’s why, on English Language Day, we’re spotlighting the work they're doing for hundreds of thousands of ESL professionals around the world where they build confidence through immersion and real conversations to create an experience that feels like speaking with a real tutor, available whenever you need it. 📚 The impact speaks for itself. Loora delivers millions of lessons every month, with grammar, rephrasing and pronunciation feedback across more than 300 million real sentences — with a 4.9 rating across both app stores, while Loora’s B2B programme is trusted by schools, universities and businesses worldwide. 📖 Learn more about Loora AI and how language confidence can open doors below.