The Most Impactful Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2023

Leadership isnotabout being

Itisabout makingeveryone else better. thebest.

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The Attributes of Excellence

Entrepreneurshiphasalwaysbeenacatalystfor innovation,economicgrowth,andsocietalchange. Inthedynamicworldofbusiness,therearecertain individualswhostandoutasvisionaryleaders,driving significantimpactthroughtheirentrepreneurialendeavours. Itiscrucialtoidentifyandfollowthefootstepsofthese impactfulentrepreneurswhoareshapingindustries, disruptingtraditionalnorms,andpushingtheboundariesof whatispossible.

Theseentrepreneursrepresentvarioussectors,including technology,sustainability,healthcare,finance,andsocial entrepreneurship.Theyhavedemonstratedexceptional leadershipskills,innovativethinking,andarelentless pursuitoftheirgoals.Byfollowingtheirjourneys,youwill gainvaluableinsightsintotheirapproaches,strategies,and philosophiesthathaveledthemtosuccess.

Inarapidlychangingbusinesslandscape,stayingabreastof theideasandinitiativesoftheseimpactfulentrepreneurs canprovideinspiration,guidance,andopportunitiesfor collaboration.Theirstoriesnotonlyoffervaluablelessons foraspiringentrepreneursbutalsoserveasasourceof motivationforanyoneseekingtomakeapositivedifference intheworld.

ThelatesteditionofInsightsSuccess,‘TheMost ImpactfulEntrepreneurstoFollowin2023,’features remarkableentrepreneursmakingtheirmarkontheworld. Baskinginthereflectedglorywithatrackrecord,the potentialforfutureimpact,andthesignificanceoftheir contributions.

Theyear2023holdstremendouspromiseforentrepreneurs whoaredriventocreatepositivechange.Byfollowingthe journeysoftheseimpactfulentrepreneurs,youwillgain insightsintotheirvisionarythinking,innovativesolutions, andtheirabilitytonavigatethechallengesofourrapidly evolvingworld.So,fastenyourseatbeltsandprepareto embarkonajourneyofinspiration,entrepreneurshipand thepursuitofimpactfulchangealongsidetheseremarkable individuals.

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OneofthetraitsthathelpedShravanParsi, entrepreneur, innovator,CEO,andFounderof AmericanVentures®,achievestupendous successintherealestateindustrywashisfirmbeliefin applyingthescientificprocesstoeverythinghetouches.

Withexperienceinavarietyofindustries,includingreal estateinvestingandpharmaceuticalresearch,Shravan’s methodicalapproachtoinvestinginmultifamilyand commercialrealestatewasbasedonhisskillsasa pharmaceuticalchemist.Hebroughtananalytical perspectivetorealestate,asectorthatwasverymuchin needofsuchanapproach.

SincehebeganhisinvolvementinTexasrealestatein2003, Shravanhasco-investedwithprivateequityfirms,family offices,high-net-worthindividuals,andaccreditedinvestors toacquire22apartmentcomplexestotaling4,300units,as wellasanumberofcommercialbuildings.

In2022,Shravanwonthetitleof"TopMultifamilyInvestor oftheYear"attheRealEstateDevelopmentAwards(RED), popularlyknownasTheAcademyAwardsofRealEstate, whicharepresentedannuallytonoteworthyworkcarried outacrosstheUSA.

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SheddingLightonTheScienceofTheDeal

® Shravan'sdebutbook,TheScienceoftheDeal :TheDNA ofMultifamilyandCommercialRealEstateInvesting,was releasedinNovember2019byForbesBooks,amarket leaderinbusinessprintanddigitalmedia.Inhisbook,he explainshisdistinctapproachtodata-drivenrealestate investingforthecurrenterabyusingscience,analytics,and insighttomultifamilypropertyinvesting.

Shravan’sbookrevealshowhishistoryofinvestmentshas helpedhimachieveenormoussuccessbyutilizingdeep knowledgeforeachdealstructuring.Italsoshareshis principlesandvaluesandhisbeliefthatthekeyfactorin

The mission of American Ventures® is quality housing for the great working American.

successisyourwillingnesstoworkhardandhustleto achieveyourgoals.

LearningThePotentialofRealEstateInvesting

ShravangrewupinasmalltowninIndiaandlivedin Hyderabad,India’s6thlargestcity,duringhisteenage years.“Mydadisoneofmybiggestrolemodels,”hesays. “Asayoungchild,hehadamildcaseofpolio.Yethe foughtalltheoddsandbecamethefirstmedicaldoctorin hissmalltown,andeventuallybecamethecivilsurgeonand residentmedicalofficerofoneofHyderabad’slargest hospitals.”

Shravan'sdadworkedhard,andhismedicalpractice enabledhimtobuildagoodincome.Withthatincome,he boughtplotsoflandinandaroundHyderabad.Whenhe retired,hisrealestateportfoliowasmuchlargerthanhis savings,andsomeofthepropertyvalueswerelargerby multiplesthanwhatheearnedfromhismedicalpractice. ThesefactsleftadeepimpressiononyoungShravan, stayinginthebackofhismindformanyyears,formingthe bedrockofhisrealestateinvestingpractice.

Shravannotesthatitistraditional,inmiddle-classIndian culture,tochooseaprofessionalcareerandevenmore traditionaltofollowinyourfather’sfootsteps.Asfate wouldhaveit,though,hemissedthecutoffcriteriononthe medicalschoolentranceexambyone-tenthofapoint,sohe decidedtobecomeapharmaceuticalscientistinsteadand gotaBachelor’sdegreeinpharmacy.

“ButIleanedmoretothebusinesssideofwork,soIsetmy goalasowningapharmaceuticalcompany;massive pharmaceuticalcompanieslikePfizerandGlaxoSmithKline inspiredme,”Shravanrecalls.

TheIntriguingJourneytoBecomingaRealEstate Mogul

ShravanwentontogetaMaster’sdegreefromSt.John’s UniversityinNewYorkandworkedasacontract pharmaceuticalscientistwithSchering-Plough,oneofthe toptenpharmaceuticalcompaniesintheUnitedStatesback then.HewasdrawntoSanAntonio,Texas,byaposition withmoreresponsibility,biggerprojects,andbetterpay

“Itwasalsoabetterschedule,eighttofive,withthe eveningsfree.InSanAntonio,atthattime,mycommute wasshort;nosubways,justaquickdrivetomyhome.

AndIenjoyedthefreedomofnothavingtosharemyplace withroommates.AllthatfreedomremindedmethatI wantedtodomoreinmylife,”Shravanrecollects.

Whenmemoriesofhisfather’ssuccessinrealestate investingcamerushingback,hestartedlookingmoreintoit andbeganconnectingthedots.Shravanfirstbought, renovated,andsoldsingle-familyhomes.Oncehisreal estateincomewastwicethevalueofhissalaryasa pharmaceuticalscientist,heswitchedtorealestatefulltime.

“Idevisedawaytohelpfirst-timehomebuyersbuymy renovatedhomesandscaledupthebusinessveryquickly.I thensawasimilaropportunityinvalue-addmultifamily housing,andquicklyscaledfrombuyingthefirst200units apartmentcomplexto4,500unitsin6years,”hestates.

QualityHousingforTheGreatWorkingAmerican

ThemissionofAmericanVentures®isqualityhousingfor thegreatworkingAmerican.Itisamultifamilyand commercialrealestateinvestmentcompanyfocusedonnew developmentandvalue-addedrealestateinvestmentsin Texas.

ThroughAmericanVentures®,privateequityfirms,family offices,andqualifiedaccreditedinvestorshaveaccessto institutionalqualityinvestments,suchastop-notch multifamilyandcommercialrealestateinvestment opportunities.Thecompanyispositionedforambitious growthwithastrongpipelineofplannedacquisitionsfrom Q32022toQ22023,estimatedtobeworth$300million.

TheseincludeaClassAapartmentcomplexinDallas-Fort Worth,whichisunderconstruction,havingsecuredalowinterestrateHUDloan;amidriseboutiquehotel;condo developmentinAustin’siconicSouthCongressdistrict, whichisintheentitlementphase;anda100-acreurban apartmentcommunityinSanMarcos,TX,withinAustin MSAwithmixed-use/apartmentcommunities,alongwith single-familyhomesbuild-to-rentcommunity,whichjust passedthezoningphase.

Havingexiteda4000+unitmultifamilyportfoliooverthe lastcoupleofyearswithtremendoussuccess,Shravan’s plansforAmericanVentures®aretocontinuegrowingand scaling.Hisshort-termgoalistohitabilliondollarsworth ofqualityassetsundertheirownership,bothexistingassets inthevalue-addphaseornewassetsinthedevelopment phase,bytheendof2023.

“Wearewellunderwaytoreachthatgoal,”Shravanstates. “Wealsohavealivedealthatinvestorscanparticipatein now,acutting-edge100-acreurbancommunityinAustin MSA.Thiswillbeaverydiversifiedinvestment opportunityinthesingle-family,build-for-rentresidential realestatespace,”statesShravan. “AmericanVentures® stronglybelievesthat,fortheforeseeablefutureandinany downturn,multifamilyrealestatewillbeoneofthebestperformingassetclasses.Foradditionaldetails,please emailusatinvest@americanvenrtures.com.”

“AmericanVentures®workstocreateinstitutional-quality investmentopportunitiesforitsinvestorsthatbringhighqualityhousingtolifeforworkingAmericanfamilies.”

BeingDiligentandSystematicLeadstoSuccess

Shravansharesoneconsistentlessonhehaslearned,which isthatbeingdiligentandsystematicaboutwhatyoudo leadstosuccess,mostofthetime.

“Ilearnedthisapproachfrommytrainingandworkin pharmaceuticalscience.Inscience,yougettheclearest resultsfromdiligentresearchandsystematic experimentation.Incommercialrealestate,youmakethe bestdealsfromdiligentresearchandasystematic underwritingprocess.Itisthesameinlife.Adiligentand systematicapproachtowhatyoudoyieldsresults,”he maintains.

Shravanexplainsthatasystematicapproachbalancesrisk andopportunity,cashandleverage.Creatingthesebalances requirescarefulresearch.So,successinCREboilsdownto afewkeyprinciples:

Ÿ Knowyourindustrybydoingtheresearch.

Ÿ Besystematicinusingthisinformation.

Ÿ Paycloseattentiontotiming.

Ÿ Understandthedownsidesbeforetheyarelikelyto happen.

“Youpulltogetherasuccessfulcommercialrealestatedeal byeffectivelyworkingwiththesekeyprinciples,”Shravan remarks.

HenotesthatAmericanVentures®isalwaysscanningthe realestateenvironmentincentralTexas.Forexample:What dealsareclosing,whatiscomingonthemarket,andwhat stageofdevelopmentarepropertiesin?

“Takingtimetodothissystematicresearch-Icallitprep time-iswhatenablesyoutotakeadvantageoftimingand strikeabalancebetweencashandloaninyourcapital stack,”heexplains.

Shravanalsoliststhreefactorsinsuccessfullyexecutinga realestatedeal:findingtherightproperty,findingthe propertyattherighttime,andsettingthedealinmotionat therighttime.

“Doingtherightthingattherighttimeisessentialforthe deal,andpreptimeiscriticaltoachievingthistiming.The abilitytoseetwotothreeyearsinadvanceisacritical elementofsuccess,”hedeclares.

“Adiligentandsystematicapproachtowhatyoudoyields results.”

InvestingintheHighestReturnSegmentsofTheReal EstateMarket

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AmericanVentures ’expertiseisinrealestateinvestments, findingandmakinggoodinvestmentsandmanagingthem foragoodreturn.

“Ifthatgoodreturncomesfromvalue-addmultifamily deals,thenmultifamilyiswhereweinvest.Butifvalue-add dealsnolongerprovideagoodreturn,wewillturntothe developmentendofthemarket,whichisanatural extension.Ourjobisfunnelingavailableinvestmentfunds intothehighestreturnsegmentsoftherealestatemarket,” Shravanexplains.

Hesharesthat,inthe2010s,theyboughtexistingbuildings, managedthemright—thatis,stabilizedtheproperty—held

Shravan admits that challenges exist in every part of life and in every deal and that these challenges teach you certain qualities, like, for example, grit.

themuntiltheyreachedthedesiredfinancialposition,and thensoldtheasset.Shravanobservesthattoday,however, existingbuildingsaretradingatextremelyhighprices,and thistrendhasledthemintwodirections.

“First,afterstabilizinganasset,wehavetheintenttoholdit long-termforcashflows.Ourinvestorsbenefitfrom payoutsofthatcashflowduringalongerholdtime.Andwe expectthevalueoftheassettoappreciate.Whenwe eventuallysellit,wewillmakeamuchgreaterprofit. Second,toaccesssuperiorqualityinvestments,we expandedourdevelopmentplatformandarebuildingsome greatproperties,”hestates.

TheFourFundamentalPrinciplesofRealEstate Investing

Shravanremarksthat,asperthecorevaluesofAmerican Ventures®,theysticktofourfundamentalprinciples:buy right,buildright,financeright,andmanageright. Explainingtheprincipleoffinanceright,heobserveshow

thefinanciallandscapeconstantlyevolves.

“Intimesofmarketuncertaintylikethese,orinwhatwe thinkofasgoodtimes,weneedtodefinewhatinvestment strategywillwork.Forexample,whatwasagooddealat thebeginningof2022isnolongeragooddealtoday becausethecostofborrowingcapitalhasgoneup substantially.Forexample,a4%loaninJanuaryorMarch 2022isnowcominginat7%to8%.70%ofthecapitalina projectcomesfromlenders,”Shravanstates.

Herecallswhentheywereputtingtogetheraparticulardeal inDecember2021.Assoonasthelender,HUD,gavethem theoptiontoratelock;theylockedtheloanata2.96% interestratefixedfor40years.Bythetimethelender fundedthedealinMay,interestrateshadnearlydoubled.

“Underothermarketconditionslikethoseprevailingduring the2010s,wemightnothavetakenadvantageofaratelock becauseinterestratesweretrendinglower,”Shravan remarks.

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Jessica Stanley Director of Operaons

Lucy Lieaur Execuve Administrator

John Kashcak Director of Acquisions

William Lile, III VP of Entlements and Developments

“Thefinanciallandscapeconstantlyevolves.Wedefine whatinvestmentstrategywillworkintimesofmarket uncertaintyliketheseorinwhatwethinkofasgoodtimes.”

AnOpenEnvironmentthatNaturallyFosters Innovation

ShravanpointsoutthatAmericanVentures®worksatthe juncturebetweeninstitutional-qualityinvestment opportunitiesandbringinghigh-qualityhousingtolifefor workingAmericanfamilies.Toaccomplishthis,everyone ontheirteamworksinaleadershiprole.

“Theyareallhighlytalentedindividualswhoknowtheir roleswellandperformthemexcellently Together,wehave over80yearsofrealestateexperience.Ourstrengthsand weaknessescomplementeachother,”Shravanobserves.

Henotesthat,becausetheyareasmallteamofleaders, everyone’sgoalisthesameandopencommunication ensuesnaturally

Unlesssomeoneistakinganimportantcallorneedstohave adeeperconversation,everyone’sdoorisopen.And becausetheyareallworkingatthetopoftheirfield,there’s nopolitics.

“Wedon’tcompetewitheachother,”statesShravan.“No politics,andopencommunication,establishanenvironment ofmutualrespect.Thisenvironmentenableseachofusto freelyexpressourthoughts.Whenyouareableto contributeyourexpertisewithoutfearofjudgment,youare abletoworkwithintegrity Thatopenenvironment naturallyfostersinnovation.”

Shravanremarksthat,attherootofeachdeal,theyare talkingaboutwherehardworkingpeoplelive.“It’sgreatto participateingettingpeopleintohomestheylove.Weend upmakingalotofmoneyforourinvestorsandseeing people’squalityoflifeimprovebecausetheyarelivingin thesefantasticplaces.TomeandtheAmericanVentures® team,itistheidealwork,”hedeclares.

Determination,Grit,Curiosity&FlexibilityHelp OvercomeObstacles

Shravanadmitsthatchallengesexistineverypartoflife andineverydealandthatthesechallengesteachyou certainqualities,like,forexample,grit.Henotesthat peoplewithgritwillovercomewhateverchallengescome upandthatdedicationanddeterminationareotherqualities thathelpyouovercomechallenges.

“Igetalotofinspirationfromwhatotherpeoplehaveto sayaboutlife,andthisremindsmeofwhatbaseball’s TommyLasordasaid:Thedifferencebetweenthe impossibleandthepossibleliesinaperson's determination,”Shravannotes.

Heobservesthatchallengesareboundtocomeupagain. So,thebestthingthatcancomeoutofachallengeisthat youpickupthesequalities—determination,grit,curiosity, flexibility—thatmakeyoubetterpreparedtoovercomethe nextchallengethatcomesaround.

“WhenIencounterachallenge,alotoftimes,myfirst reactionistojuststop.I’llpauseandfindmydetermination —I’mstubborn.I’llremindmyselfofmyvisionorgoal andasksomequestionsaboutthesituation.I’llbecurious aboutwhatisgoingon—again,thatcomesfromscientific training.I’llbeflexibleaswell.Circumstanceschange,and flexibilityenablesyoutoreevaluateandpivotasnecessary Ifthere’sanobstaclethatyoucannotremove,flexibility enablesyoutomovearoundit,”Shravansays.

“Thebestthingthatcancomeoutofachallengeisthatyou pickupthesequalities—determination,grit,curiosity, flexibility—thatmakeyoubetterpreparedtoovercomethe nextchallengethatcomesaround.”

BalancingTheResponsibilitiesofBusinesswithBeinga NewParent

Shravannotesthathisregulardayatworkinvolves overseeingtheacquisitions,assetmanagement,andinvestor relationsaspectsofAmericanVentures®.Thisinvolvesa lotofteammeetings,aswellasexternalmeetings,allwith averyclearagendaandpurpose,andreviewingalotof spreadsheetsandbusinessplansonvariouscurrentand potentialfutureinvestments.

AmericanVentures®hasacoreteamthatincludesa directorofacquisitions,adirectorofassetmanagement,a

Shravan notes that his regular day at work involves overseeing the acquisitions, asset management, and investor relations aspects of American Ventures®.

directorofdevelopment,andadirectorofinvestorrelations. EachoftheindividualsinthesepositionsisaC-suite executiveinhisownright.Shravan’sresponsibilitiesliein overseeingtheworkofeachoftheseexecutives.

Herevealsthat,onanyday,hemighthaveconversations withthedirectorofacquisitionsaboutthestatusofraising capitalonaproject.Theymightdiscusswhethertheyhave signedpaperworkintheinvestorportalfromtheirinvestors orsolveproblemsaboutthestatusofthemarketandthe impactthatitishavingongettingloans.Andthenthey mightreachouttothreeorfourlendersforanotherproject.

Theymightalsodiscovertheyneedadditionalcapitalon anotherdealtogetitontrack,sotheyhavecallswith potentialinvestors.“Wejustbrokegroundonaprojectin Dallas,sowewillhavecallswiththecontractorstoreview whatisgoingrightandwhetherproblemsareemerging,” Shravanshares.

Heremarksthathisroleconstantlyswitchesthroughoutthe daybetweenacquisitionsandcapitalraises,tooverseeing theassetmanagement,todevelopmenttoinvestorrelations. “I’llspendtimereviewingspreadsheetsandstatusreportsin face-to-facemeetingsandonthephoneorovervideocalls. But,onanotherday,Icanbeonsite,sayinDallas,wearing ahardhatandwalkingthroughaproperty,makingsureallis goingwell,”hestates.

Shravanadmitsthathemaintainsbalanceinlifeby followingWarrenBuffett’sadviceandsaying“no”tomost things.“MywifeandIjusthadababyboyinAugust. Beforethebabyarrived,Iallowedacertainamountof overlapbetweenmyprivateandpersonallife,becauseI

devotedalotoftimetobuildingandnurturingmy network.Now,Ihaveamoredefinedstructure andsystematicapproachinmyprofessionallife sothatIcanparticipatewithmywifeinraising ourbabywithoutrelyingonoutsidehelp.It’s importanttometomaintainexcellencein AmericanVentures®andenjoytheexperienceof beingaparent,”heobserves.

BuildanAuthoritativeNetwork&Distinguish YourselffromOthers

Shravan’spartingadviceforaspiringleadersis two-fold.Hisfirstmessageistoalwaysthink aboutwhatyoucandotodistinguishyourself fromothersinyourfield.“Earlyinmyrealestate career,Iinnovatedandhadsomesuccess.ButI alwayswonderedhowIcouldachievemore,”he reveals.

Thesecondmessageisthatwhoyouhangout withinfluenceshowyourlifegoes.Havingan innercircle—aclosenetwork—thatfocuseson yourobjectivesandvalueswillhelpyoumanifest thosevaluesinlife.

“Associatingwithpeoplewhoareauthoritiesin theirprofessionalfieldsandauthoritativeintheir personalendeavorsiscrucialtoaccomplishing amazingthingsinyourlife.Yournetworkwill helpyourisetothechallengesyoumeet,”he declares.

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American Data Companies Beware: The Current Rise in Employee Fraud Overseas

Theriseofemployeefraudposesaconsiderablechallengetobusinessesglobally,capableofinflictingsevereharmon

boththeirfinancialwell-beingandtheirstandinginthemarket.Thisconcernisparticularlypronouncedwithinthe technologysector,wheredataholdsparamountimportanceasthedrivingforcebehindoperationalsuccess.Beyond merefinancialembezzlement,employeefraudnowencompassesactsofdatatheftandexposure,exposingcompaniestolegal penalties,revenueloss,andatarnishedreputation.Inthisarticle,wedelveintothemultifacetedlandscapeofemployeefraud, dissectingitsramificationsfortechnologyfirms,identifyingkeyindicatorstoremainvigilantabout,proposingstrategiesfor prevention,andunderliningthepivotalroletechnologyplaysinbolsteringfrauddetectionandpreventionmeasures.

UnderstandingEmployeeFraud

Employeefraudreferstodeceptiveactionsbyanemployee aimedatgainingfinancialorotherresourcesfromtheir organization.Thiscanincludeproducingfalsefinancial reports,makingfraudulentpayments,manipulating procurementprocesses,andmore.Fraudstersmayalsotake advantageoftheiraccesstosensitiveinformation,suchas customerdataandtradesecrets,whichcanhaveserious consequencesfortechcompanies.

ImpactsonTechCompanies

Inthecontextoftechnologycompanies,employeefraud canhavedireconsequences.Employeeswithaccessto confidentialinformationmaymisuseitforpersonalgain, sellingcustomerdataortradesecrets.Additionally,they maymisusecompanyresources,includinghardware,which canleadtofinanciallossesandoperationaldisruptions. Personnelmanagementfraud,suchasfalsifyingworkhours orabusingleavepolicies,canfurthererodeacompany's efficiencyandmorale.

RecognizingWarningSigns

Detectingemployeefraudearlyiscrucialforminimizingits impact.Severalwarningsignscanindicatepotentialfraud, including:

Ÿ Lifestyleincongruities:Employeeslivingextravagantly beyondtheirmeansmaybeinvolvedinfraud.

Ÿ Financialdistress:Employeesfacingfinancialdifficulties mightresorttofraudulentactivities.

Ÿ Secrecyanddefensiveness:Suddensecretivebehavioror controllingworkprocessescouldbeindicativeoffraud.

Ÿ Complaintsandnegativereports:Reportsaboutan employee'sbehaviororperformanceissuescouldsignal underlyingfraud.

Ÿ Unusualfinancialactivity:Suddenchangesinfinancial activity,suchasincreasedtransactions,warrant investigation.

Ÿ Unexplainedactions:Employeesmanipulatingsystems withoutproperdocumentationmightbeinvolvedin fraud.

PreventingEmployeeFraud

Preventingemployeefraudrequiresamulti-faceted approach,including:

Ÿ Clearpolicies:Publicizingfraudpreventionpoliciescan deterpotentialfraudsters.

Ÿ Fraudinsurance:Fidelitybondsandinsurancepolicies canprotectagainstfinanciallossesduetofraud.

Ÿ Regularaudits:Randomauditsoftransactionshelp identifyanomaliesandpreventfraud.

Ÿ Requiredbreaksandvacations:Encouragingbreaksand vacationscanrevealongoingfraudulentactivities.

Ÿ Employeebenefits:Providingbenefitsandapositive workenvironmentcandeterfraudbyfosteringloyalty.

Ÿ Technologicalmeasures:Automation,accesscontrols, andadvancedanalyticscanhelppreventanddetectfraud.

LeveragingTechnologyforFraudPrevention

Cloudtechnology,especiallythroughsolutionslikeSAP, offersadvancedtoolsforfraudprevention.Itcandetect suspiciouspatterns,analyzetransactions,andproviderealtimeinsightsintopotentialfraud.Managedservice providers(MSPs),likeApproyo,offerspecializedsupport forSAPproducts,ensuringdatasecurityandefficientrisk management.Automatingpaymentsystems,reconciling balancesheets,andmonitoringemployeebehaviorcanalso leveragetechnologytopreventfraud.

ManagingEmployeeFraud

Managingemployeefraudinvolvesprevention,detection, andresponse.Implementingcontrols,checksandbalances, andfrequentauditsareessentialforpreventingfraud.Swift detectionisequallyimportant,asitallowsorganizationsto taketimelyaction.Deterrencethroughinternaldisciplinary methodsandlitigationisalsoasignificantcomponentof managingfraud.

Conclusion

Employeefraudposesasignificantthreattobusinesses, especiallytechnologycompaniesthatrelyheavilyondata. Recognizingwarningsigns,implementingpreventative measures,andleveragingtechnologycanhelporganizations combatemployeefraudeffectively.Bycombiningclear policies,technologicalsolutions,andvigilantmanagement, businessescanminimizetheimpactofemployeefraudand protecttheirfinancialstabilityandreputation.

Social Entrepreneurs Innovative

Thelandscapeofbusinessoffersnewopportunities

andchallengesandanewbreedofentrepreneurs emergesateverysteptocreateimprovedprocesses, systemsandbusinesses.Theyarevisionaries,notjust drivenbyprofitmarginsbutpropelledbyadeepersenseof purpose.Theseinnovativesocialentrepreneursare reshapingtheentrepreneurialnarrative,provingthat businesssuccessandsocialimpactarenotmutually exclusivebutatthesametimeavaluableintegrationisa must.

This article delves into the world of innovative social entrepreneurs, exploring how they are bridging the gap between profit and purpose. Moreover, revolutionizing the way we perceive the role of businesses in society!

UnderstandingInnovativeSocialEntrepreneurs

Profit with Purpose: Innovativesocialentrepreneurs measuresuccessthroughadifferentlens.Forthem, financialgainisintertwinedwithpositivesocietalimpact. Theirbusinessmodelsarecraftednotjusttogenerate revenuebuttoaddresspressingsocialandenvironmental challenges.Theseentrepreneursarepioneersofthe'triple bottom line'concept,balancingprofit,peopleandthe planet.

Addressing Unmet Needs: Whatsetsinnovativesocial entrepreneursapartistheirabilitytoidentifyunmetneeds insociety Theyobserve,listenandempathizewith communities,identifyinggapswheretraditionalsystems havefailed.Throughcreativityandresourcefulness,they designsolutionsthatarenotonlyeconomicallyviablebut alsosociallytransformative.Thesesolutionsrangefrom affordablehealthcareinnovationstosustainableagricultural practices.

Bridging the Gap Between Profit and Purpose

ProfitandPurposeinHarmony

ANew Business Paradigm: Socialenterprisesblurthelines betweentraditionalbusinessesandnon-profitorganizations. Theyoperatecommercially,generatingrevenuefrom productsorservices,buttheirprimarymissionistocreate socialvalue.Theseenterprisesreinvesttheirprofitsinto fulfillingtheirsocialmissions,ensuringacontinuouscycle ofpositiveimpact.

Collaborative Partnerships: Innovativesocial entrepreneursunderstandthepowerofcollaboration.They formpartnershipswithnon-profits,governmentalagencies andcorporations.Thesecollaborationsamplifytheirimpact byleveragingcollectiveresources,expertiseandnetworks. Collaborativepartnershipsenablethemtoreachmore communities,implementlarger-scaleprojectsanddrive systemicchange.

ChallengesandTriumphs

Funding Hurdles: Whiledrivenbyanoblepurpose, innovativesocialentrepreneursoftenfacefunding challenges.Traditionalinvestorsmightbehesitantdueto perceivedrisks,leadingtheseentrepreneurstoexplore unconventionalfundingavenues.Crowdfunding,impact investmentandgrantsfromfoundationsbecomevital sourcesofcapital,enablingthemtobringtheirideasto fruition.

Quantifying Social Change: Measuringsocialimpactisa complextask.Innovativesocialentrepreneursemploy innovativemetricstoquantifytheirinfluence.Theyfocus onqualitativedata,storiesoftransformationand communitytestimonials,showcasingtherealhumanimpact oftheirinitiatives.Bynarratingthesestories,theycreatea compellingnarrativethatattractsbothsupportersand investors.

TheFutureofSocialEntrepreneurship:Profit,Purpose andProgress

Technology as a Catalyst: Thefutureofsocial entrepreneurshipisintricatelylinkedwithtechnology

Innovationsinartificialintelligence,blockchainanddata analyticsarerevolutionizinghowsocialentrepreneurs approachchallenges.Technologyenablesthemtoscale theirsolutions,enhanceefficiencyandcreatesustainable, data-drivenmodelsthatcanbereplicatedglobally.

Creating an Enabling Environment: Governmentsand policy-makersplayacrucialroleinfosteringsocial entrepreneurship.Supportivepolicies,taxincentivesand streamlinedregulationscancreateanenablingenvironment forinnovativesocialentrepreneurstothrive.Additionally, educationalinitiativesandmentorshipprogramscannurture thenextgenerationofchange-makers,equippingthemwith theskillsandknowledgetodriveimpactfulventures.

Conclusion

Innovativesocialentrepreneursarethepioneersofanew eraofbusiness.Theyhavedemonstratedthatprofitand purposecancoexistharmoniously,reshapingthenarrative ofentrepreneurship.Thefutureofbusinessliesintheir hands,whereeverytransactioncontributesnotjusttothe bottomlinebuttothebettermentofsociety.

Lookingahead,theriseofinnovativesocialentrepreneurs willcontinuetogrowintoaglobalmovement.As awarenessaboutsocialissuesincreases,consumersand investorsaredemandingethicalandsustainablepractices frombusinesses.Thisshiftinconsciousnesswilldrivemore entrepreneurstoadoptasocialmission,creatingaworld whereeverybusinessisaforceforgood.Collaborations betweengovernments,corporationsandsocialenterprises willpavethewayforafuturewhereprofitandpurposeare seamlesslyintertwined,drivingprogress,equalityand sustainabilityonaglobalscale.Theeraofinnovativesocial entrepreneurshipisnotjustatrend—it'satransformative forcethatwillshapethefutureofbusinessandsocietyfor generationstocome.

Demonstrating Success by Embracing Change

JeannieyWaldenisknowngloballyasoneofthe foremostleadingexecutivewomenwhohasturned everythingshetouchesintoasuccess.FromFortune 200executiverolestolaunchingtechandmarketingstartups,JeannieyWalden’scareerhastakenoffinmanyways anddirections. HerlatestventureisasExecutiveProducer andtelevision.

Fromgroundbreakingexecutiverolestolaunchingtech start-ups,JeannieyWalden’scareerhastakenoffinmany waysanddirections,andherlatestroleasatelevisionhost onherTVshow,LiftoffwithJeannieyWalden,andpodcast LiftoffJourneys.Throughthesechannels,Jeanniey continuestogivebackandhelpothersfindpersonaland professionalsuccess.

InJeanniey’searlyyears,shewastrainedinPittsburgh, Pennsylvaniaasateacherwithaminorinsignlanguageand workedwithkidswithautism.Givenachallenginglabor market,Jeannieyneededtopivotandleverageherskillsto enterthebusinessworldatJCPenney,startingasacustomer servicerepandworkingherwaytoacorporateroleleading CustomerRelationsduringtheearlydayofemailand digitalmarketing.

OnethingthatneverchangedduringJeanniey’sswitchto businesswasherbeliefinaphilosophyshecallsair–authentic,inspirationalandrelatable.“Ibelievethatevery communicationwehaveinternallyandevenourmessaging withothersshouldbefilledwithallofthesekeythings,and ifyoudothat,youcan'tgowrong,”explainsJeanniey.

Walden’stimeatJCPenneyhelpedlandheraroleinNew YorkCity,whereshestartedthefirste-mailmarketing divisionofGreyGlobalGroup,anadvertisingagency The moveprovedtobemonumentalasthisrolewas

transformativeforthewholemarketingandagency industry,anditwasequallygroundbreakingtobeawoman attheforefrontofthisnewfrontier.Jeanniey’sabilityto embracechangeinapositivewayandharnessherprior learningsenabledhertodrivesuccessinwaysshenever imagined.

Thenext20yearsofJeanniey’sprofessionalcareeroffered heracontinuousstreamofchallenges,changeandsuccess strategiesthattaughtherhowtoembracechangeinorderto drivechange.Throughmarketshifts,politicalchanges,and globalpandemics,Jeanniey’srolespannedstart-ups,more largeadvertisingagencies,Professionalservices,Retailand Fintech.

Jeanniey’sstart-upcareerincludedworkingwithZinio,(the firstdigitalpublishingnewsstandontheiPad),aswellas withDailyPay,thefirston-demandpayplatform.Always tryingtofindwaystohelpothers,in2022,Jeannieystarted LiftoffwithJeannieyWaldentobringherbusinessinsights aswellasotherlifestyletipstoothers.Theshowcurrently airsontheCWinTampaandAtlanta,WLNYinNewYork, NewJersey,Connecticut,LongIslandandstreamsonthe Bingenetwork.HerPodcastisavailableeverywhere podcastsareavailable.

Jeannieyistheauthorofanumberofbooksandhasbeen recognizedastheEntrepreneuroftheYearAwardbythe IAOTP.HerstorycanbeseenontheAmericanExpress websiteasasuccessstory–andevenafter30years,ifyou askher,Jeannieywilltellyousheisjustgettingstarted.

Jeannieyhasablendedfamilyof5children,livesin Rumson,NJandenjoyshertwopetbunnies,travelingand helpingstart-upcompaniesgetlift-off.

Impactful in Entrepreneurs EmergingEconomies Impactful in Entrepreneurs EmergingEconomies

Emergingeconomiesrepresentnotonlysignificant growthpotentialbutalsofertilegroundsfor impactfulentrepreneurship.Inthesevibrant landscapes,entrepreneursarenotjustpioneersof business—theyarearchitectsofchange,catalystsfor progressanddrivingforcesbehindsustainable development.Entrepreneursinemergingeconomiesare makingarealdifferenceinthelivesofpeopleand communities.Asemergingeconomiescontinuetogrowand develop,wecanexpecttoseeevenmoreimpactful entrepreneurshipintheyearstocome.

Emergingeconomiesareatacriticaljunctureintheir development.Theyneedtocreatejobs,reducepovertyand improvethelivesoftheircitizens.Impactful entrepreneurshipcanplayavitalroleinachievingthese goals.Bysupportingentrepreneursandcreatinganenabling environmentforbusinesses,emergingeconomiescan harnessthepowerofentrepreneurshiptobuildabetter futureforall.

This article will explore the transformative role of impactful entrepreneurs in emerging economies, shedding light on their innovative solutions, social initiatives and how they are steering the course towards sustainable growth and development!

ThePowerofImpactfulEntrepreneurs

Addressing Local Challenges: Oneofthedefining traitsofimpactfulentrepreneursinemergingeconomies istheirabilitytoinnovate.Theyidentifypressinglocal challenges,fromhealthcaretoeducationanddevelop creative,scalablesolutions.Byaddressingthesechallenges head-on,theynotonlycreatebusinessesbutalso significantlyimprovethequalityoflifeforcommunities, fosteringacultureofinnovation.

Beyond Profit Margins: Impactfulentrepreneursprioritize socialinitiativesalongsidefinancialgain.Whetherit's buildingschools,providingcleanwater,orempowering womeninruralareas,theseentrepreneursunderstandthe importanceofgivingbacktotheircommunities.Their businessesbecomevehiclesforpositivesocialchange, amplifyingtheimpactfarbeyondeconomicrealms.

DrivingSustainableDevelopment

Economic Growth from Within: Impactfulentrepreneurs areenginesofjobcreation.Byestablishingbusinessesand enterprises,theygenerateemploymentopportunitieswithin theircommunities.

Thisnotonlyreducesunemploymentratesbutalso empowersindividuals,providingthemwiththemeansto improvetheirlivesandcontributetothelocaleconomy

Balancing Growth and Conservation: Sustainable developmentgoeshandinhandwithenvironmental responsibility.Manyimpactfulentrepreneursinemerging economiesareembracingeco-friendlypractices,utilizing renewableenergysourcesandchampioningconservation efforts.Theirbusinessesarenotonlyprofitablebutalso environmentallyconscious,ensuringthatgrowthdoesnot comeatthecostoftheplanet.

ChampioningEducationandSkillDevelopment

Impactfulentrepreneursinemergingeconomiesare investingineducationandskilldevelopmentinitiatives. Theyunderstandthataneducatedandskilledworkforceis thebackboneofsustainabledevelopment.Byestablishing vocationaltrainingcenters,scholarshipsandmentorship programs,theseentrepreneursarenotjustproviding immediateemploymentopportunitiesbutalsonurturinga generationofskilledprofessionalswhocandrive innovationandeconomicgrowth.

PromotingWomen’sEntrepreneurship

Asignificantfocusforimpactfulentrepreneursinemerging economiesispromotingwomen’sentrepreneurship. Empoweringwomeneconomicallynotonlyupliftsfamilies andcommunitiesbutalsocontributestobroadersocietal transformation.Theseentrepreneursarecreatingplatforms forwomen-ledbusinesses,providingaccesstocapital, mentorshipandnetworkingopportunities.Bybreaking genderbarriers,theyarefosteringinclusiveeconomic growthandsocialequality

ChallengesandResilience

Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges: Entrepreneursin emergingeconomiesoftenfaceinfrastructuralchallenges, fromunreliablepowersourcestoinadequatetransportation networks.Overcomingthesehurdlesrequirescreativityand resilience.Impactfulentrepreneursfindinnovative solutions,leveragingtechnologyandcommunity collaborationstomitigatethesechallengeseffectively

Access to Capital and Support: Accesstocapitaland mentorshipisacommonchallengeforentrepreneurs worldwide,butit’sparticularlyacuteinemerging

economies.Governments,NGOsandprivatesector initiativesplayacrucialroleinfosteringentrepreneurial ecosystems.Byprovidingfinancialsupport,mentorship programsandbusinessdevelopmentresources,these entitiesempowerentrepreneurstothrivedespiteinitial financialconstraints.

SteppingintotheFuture

Harnessing the Power of Digitalization: Thefutureof impactfulentrepreneurshipinemergingeconomiesliesin technologicalintegration.Mobileapps,onlineplatforms anddigitalmarketingstrategiesenableentrepreneursto reachwideraudiencesandstreamlinetheiroperations. Technologicaladvancementsnotonlyenhanceefficiency butalsoopennewavenuesforinnovation,creating opportunitiesforbusinessestoscaleandimpactmorelives.

Bridging Borders for Sustainable Solutions: Astheworld becomesincreasinglyinterconnected,impactful entrepreneursinemergingeconomiesarepoisedtobenefit fromglobalcollaborations.Partnershipswithinternational organizations,businessesandinvestorscanprovideaccess toexpertise,resourcesandmarkets.Thesecollaborations canamplifytheimpactofentrepreneurialinitiatives, drivingsustainabledevelopmentonalargerscale.

FosteringSustainableTransformation

Inconclusion,impactfulentrepreneursinemerging economiesarethetorchbearersofsustainabledevelopment. Lookingahead,thefutureholdsthepromiseofaglobal networkofimpactfulentrepreneursinemergingeconomies. Throughdigitalconnectivityandinternational collaborations,theseentrepreneurswillformapowerful alliance,sharingknowledge,resources,andinnovative ideas.Thisinterconnectedcommunitywillnotonlydrive sustainabledevelopmentwithintheirowncountriesbutalso inspireaglobalmovementtowardsamoreinclusive, equitableandsustainableworld.

Astheseentrepreneurscontinuetopioneerchange,the impactoftheireffortswillreverberatefarbeyond geographicalboundaries,usheringinaneraof transformativeandsustainableprogress.

Well-begStrategies DigitalTransformationProcesses

- Montserrat Cazorla

Anewworkenvironmentisimminent,theworldhas

gonethroughoneofthehardestemotionalcrisesof recenttimes. Therecentaccelerationofthe implementationofAI,remoteenvironments,and automation,hasleftaveryprofoundimpactonthewaywe rethinkthewaywework,communicate,competencies re-evaluation,jobprofilesredefinition,newleadership skills,amongmanyothers.

Butnoteverybodyispreparedforsuchbigchanges,soall thesedigitaltransformationshavebeenexponentially increasingcasesofburn-outandphysicalandmentalhealth problemsrelatedtochronicstress.

Itisimportanttounderstandthatwhiletheseprojectsare mostlyaimedatimprovingcustomerprocesses,reducing costs,andgrowingprofits,companiescanfallintotheerror ofleavingasideempathyaboutwhatemployeesperceive fromdigitaltransformations.

Technologyaspartofnewculturescanonlybeeffective whenbusinesspurposesarecombinedwiththewell-being ofemployees,startingwithatransparentexplanationofthe needforchange,involvingthemindecision-makingthat impactstheirdepartmentsandseekingtomaketheprocess oftransformationasamomenttobeinnovative,collaborative,andresilient.

Butitisalsoimportanttounderstandthatalthoughthe purposeoftransformationistobecomemoreagileand effective,thereisalwaysresistanceintheseprojects,and canincreasestresslevel,conflicts,andfears.

However,smallactionscanmakebigchangestomeetthe objectiveswithsatisfaction,makingtheseprocessesmore bearableforteammembersandreadytotellasuccessstory

SimpleChangesThatWork

Smallchangescanmakeabigdifferencetocreateaculture thatsupportswell-beingandfostersproductivity While manysituationsarebeyondthecontrolofemployeesand sometimesevenleaders,therearecertainactionsthatcan significantlyhelptobettermanagestress:

Promotesagilecommunication.

Thelackofcommunication,partialorconfusingcommunicationcanbeoneofthemainstressfactorsinteams,letting thoseinformationgapsbefilledwitherroneousnewsor generatemoreuncertaintyandresistancetothesuccessof theproject,whichcouldbeeasilysolvedwithagood communicationplan.

TheImpactofClearGoalsandOutcomesonTeam Contribution

Settingcleargoalsprovidesdirectionandhelpsteam membersunderstandhowtheirworkcontributestothe overallsuccessoftheteam.Goalsshouldbespecific, measurable,achievable,relevant,andtimebound. Outcomesaretheresultsofourwork.Theyshouldbe alignedwiththeteam'sgoalsandserveasameasureof success.Byfocusingonoutcomes,teamscancelebrate successesandlearnfromfailurestocontinuouslyimprove.

TheRoleofInnovationinEnhancingyourEmployer Experience

Innovationhelpstocreatenewsolutionstooldproblems, drivingprogressandgrowth.Byembracingnewtechnology andideas,teamscanstayaheadofthecurveandprovide betterexperiencesforcustomersandemployers.Innovation isalsoessentialforattractingnewtalentandensuringlongtermsuccess.

PromoteyourResilientInfluencers

Surelyinyourcompanytherearepeoplewho,regardlessof theirposition,havetherightattitudethatinspirestobea balancedpersonwithoutfearofchange. Theycanbe disciplinedpeople,whomaintaingoodrelationships,who haveahealthylife,areresilientandreactregularly assertivelytocircumstances.Thosepeopleshouldbeyour ambassadorsandtheirlifestyleandcommunicationyour bestexampleofhowtomanagestress.

DevelopMindfulnessatWork

Youdon'tneedtohiregurustoteachmindfulnesstechniques5daysaweek.Butyoucanstartwithritualsatthe beginningoftheday,eitherinpersonorvirtuallyastheydo eveninAsiancultureswheretheypreparefortheirdaywith breathingtechniques,simpleyogapositionsorsimple stretching.Thiscanbeevenmoreeffectiveifrepeated beforeameetingwherecomplexproblemsolvingor innovativeideasarerequired.

DisconnectionRules

Inanalways-connectedworld,employeesareoftenina constantstateofworkreadiness,whichcanleadtoburnout. Byimplementingdisconnectionrules,organizationscan encourageemployeestounplugduringnon-workinghours, allowingthemtimetorechargeandmaintainahealthy work-lifebalance.

HybridWorkModels

Ahybridworkmodelgivesemployeestheflexibilityto workfromhomeorotherlocationsandprovidesabetter work-lifebalance.Employeescanavoidlongcommutes anddistractionsintheoffice,whileatthesametime maintainingface-to-facerelationshipswithco-workersand asenseofconnectiontothecompanyculture.

TheRoleofEmpathicLeadership

Leadersmusthaveempathyfortheiremployees'needsand challengestocreateaculturethatencourageswork-life balanceandwell-being.Empathicleadersworktounderstandemployees'stressorsandcandesignpoliciesand practicesthatcreateasupportiveandencouragingenvironment.Theyalsoleadbyexamplebytakingbreaks, disconnecting,andprioritizingself-care.

TheImportanceofOpenFeedbackCulture

Whenitcomestostressandwell-being,feedbackiskeyto identifyingproblemareasandmakingeffectivechanges. Employeesshouldbeallowedtovoicetheirconcerns withoutfearofretaliation,andtheleadersshouldbe responsivetopromoteopenandconstructivefeedbackas oneofthemostimportantskillstobeperformintheirroles.

Conclusion

Creatingahealthywork-lifebalanceisvitalforemployee well-beinganddigitaltransformationssuccess.Organizationsthatprioritizestressmanagement,well-being,and work-lifebalancearemorelikelytoseehigherlevelsof productivityandemployeesatisfaction.Byimplementing effectivesolutions,organizationscancreateahealthierand moreproductiveworkplacebuiltonafoundationof empathyandtrust.