entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship map by gender, race, and sexual orientation
In general, the share of the population with better jobs, better salaries and better conditions to develop business are heterosexual white men. Women, black and LGBT communities find more [...]
Brazilian organic industry accounts for BRL 4 billion in one year
The organic food industry is booming in Brazil. In 2018 alone, industry sales reached BRL 4 billion, a result 20% higher than the previous year, according to the Brazilian Council for Organic and [...]
Márcia Rocha: ‘success for trans people improves the creation of opportunities’
By the time she graduated at PUC-SP and built a thriving career making business in the real estate market, Márcia Rocha presented herself to the world as a cisgender man married to a woman. [...]
Get to know the story of the Brazilian entrepreneur that began producing natural cosmetics as a way to reconnect with her African heritage: "it's about empowering and taking care of oneself while [...]
Sustainable entrepreneurship: great for the economy and the planet
According to researches, the market is increasingly making room for sustainable products and solutions; great ideas, as well as simple measures, create resource economy and help sales
Globally, women start 51,2% of all new businesses. In Brazil, there are 8 million female entrepreneus, most of which are heads of the family
Technology in the Brazilian agriculture market moves some US$ 3.9 billion every year - startups from the sector are growing by providing more sustainable and efficient solutions
UN’s project empowers and employs female refugees
The project “Empoderando Refugiadas (Empowering Refugees)”, in partnership with Brazilian companies, worked with more than 80 women and employed 20. Read below some of these inspiring stories
What is a startup and how does it work?
Learn about the structure of startups, how they grow and receive funding, and how they differ from small businesses
