One of the most important ways to have a large impact in life is by focusing on communities that are ignored and overlooked. These communities are often the ones most in need of help, tools, and services but for a variety of reasons the largest players in most industries chose not to work on serving them. We’ve been so touched by the thousands of members of our community who are working on serving the underserved from tackling food deserts to building empowering solutions for the neurodiverse. Each week, you’ll find us highlighting folks serving underserved communities.

Asheer Rahman

All of my business initiatives are deeply rooted in serving underserved communities, and I believe it’s crucial to share a story that underscores the significance of this commitment. One such example is our venture, Wind Initials, which I co-founded in 2015. Read more>>

Meng Lan

As a UIUX designer, I focus on creating meaningful and unique design experiences for products that solve users’ life problems. The Way to Drive app that I designed won the VEGA Digital Awards in 2023, its purpose is to help tourists solve their doubts about local traffic rules when driving in a strange country. Read more>>

Ontavius McCullough

Some reports describe the undervaluing of women’s basketball organizations as “perpetuating a mistaken narrative that women’s basketball is destined to be a ‘money loser’ year after year. Nothing could be further from the truth! Read more>>

Steffi Spielhaupter

My work serves horses and through that ultimately also their owners. The equine industry can be a harsh place to be in, with competition and compliance being ingrained from a very early age. This can create immense pressure, which is not only felt by the owners, but ultimately also has a huge effect on the horses. Read more>>