There’s a concept of the Matthew Effect which uses math to illustrate what folks have lamented about for thousands of years – the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. Take tech for example – the rich and poor often have different problems, but because it’s more profitable to solve problems for the wealthy a disproportionate share of tech innovation focuses on solving problems for the affluent. However, it doesn’t have to be this way – and we have been blown away by the thousands of members of our community who have devoted their lives through their businesses, organizations and art to serve the underserved.

Anastasia Ford

Disability rights and human rights are vital for everyone. Statistically, 1 in 4 individuals have a disability already, whether is from birth or genetics, and some ethnic groups are more prone to a particular medical condition OR some individuals will acquire one in life due to several factors, such as age, or an untimely accident. However, Black communities are still left with the stigma and in some cases, the fight to be seen as a human before their disability. It is a disproportionate amount of unequal access, treatment, and resources. I want to bridge the gap between meaningful inclusion, access to resources, and equal treatment in our melanated communities. Read more>>

Abingdon Mullin

Abingdon Company serves an underserved community of women in the watch industry by designing purpose-built tool watches specifically for women who live adventurous, demanding lives—pilots, divers, racers, explorers—who have long been overlooked by traditional watchmakers. For decades, women who wanted a professional-grade watch were forced to buy men’s models that were too large, too heavy, or simply not designed with them in mind. Read more>>

Erick

Here as Mysotic when writing and making music we strive for more a feeling rather than just lyrics. The music industry feels flushed out and rather lacking that bond and connection from the people who make music for what it is, What we create, express and sing is to be interpreted as your own we are the artist we will give you the canvas but it’s up to you to paint that picture and a lot of people forget that, so many songs out there in so many different ways but it’s all the same feeling. Read more>> 

Jesse Aguilar

Yes, my business serves an underserved community. Operation Nourish was founded to support veterans, particularly those who are transitioning out of the military and struggling to reintegrate into civilian life. Too often, veterans face barriers such as food insecurity, unstable housing, lack of access to mental health resources, and difficulty finding community support. These challenges leave many veterans underserved, despite their years of service and sacrifice. Read more>>