Toyota defied the odds to become the world's largest car manufacturer today. How did an unassuming Japanese car company rise to such great heights?
Jan 23, 2020
While pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible is valuable, developing an innovative business model that democratizes access to needed products or services deserves just as much, if not more, praise.
Jan 16, 2020
Poverty is not fundamentally a resource problem, and pushing resources into poor countries—whether in the form of schools, hospitals, new water installations, or cash—does not result in sustained development.
Jan 14, 2020
After a milestone year in 2019, we couldn't be more excited to share what's ahead for the Global Prosperity team in 2020.
Jan 7, 2020
When innovators democratize access to needed products and services by breaking down the barriers preventing their consumption, they create a win-win scenario for themselves and the communities where they operate.
Dec 19, 2019
Though it may help on the margin, financial inclusion on its own does not fundamentally change people's lives. Instead, economic inclusion should be the focus.
Dec 17, 2019
In this Innovators Creating Prosperity Post, we highlight an innovative company that's building a sustainable, scalable model to bring clean water to those who need it most.
Dec 12, 2019
Effective innovators in less-developed economies tend to share something in common: they don't leave success up to chance.
Dec 10, 2019
How can entrepreneurs and investors spot opportunities for growth ahead of time? In this video, we outline three tips.
Dec 3, 2019
The lesson for companies isn’t to prioritize one type of innovation over another—it's to carefully engage in a balancing act.
Nov 20, 2019