Craig J. Lewis: Empowering Gig Economy Workers with Efficient Payment Solutions

Jan 29, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Craig J. Lewis,  SDG8,  SDG9,  TX,  USA

Craig: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Gig Wage fills a crucial gap in the payroll market, catering specifically to businesses employing gig workers. Traditional systems, designed for W-2 employees, struggle with the unique needs of 1,099 independent contractors. Gig Wage's platform offers flexible, efficient payment solutions, allowing for instant payments and streamlined administrative tasks, greatly enhancing worker satisfaction and organizational productivity. This innovation addresses the evolving demands of today's gig economy.

Scott Rechler: Harnessing the Power of Young People to Create Change

Dec 09, 2021 Posted by: Anushree Nande Scott Rechler,  SDG10,  SDG16,  SDG17,  SDG4,  SDG9,  USA

Scott: It’s great to be here! At LearnServe, we believe in the power of young people to create change. Unfortunately, not all adults agree. At best, they’ll call you a “leader of tomorrow.” At worst, they’ll treat you as part of the problem. LearnServe trusts youth, putting them in the driver’s seat to solve social and environmental problems. We bring together students from diverse backgrounds. We ask them “What pisses you off?” and then “What do you want to do about it?” and then we help them to turn their big ideas into real change.

Isoken Igbinedion: Using AI and E-Commerce To Revolutionize Custom Wigs

Nov 29, 2021 Posted by: Ladderworks Isoken Igbinedion,  SDG9,  USA

Isoken: Hairtelligence is on a mission to develop beauty experiences with technology that recognizes and prioritizes Black people. We exist to elevate the confidence of women and enable them to realize their own beauty visions, and we are starting with wigs and hair extensions. We’ve taken away the most difficult aspects of purchasing and using wigs by developing technology that allows you to automatically size and color match your features to our products. No matter where you are located, or what your skill level is, we’re ensuring you have consistent access to quality beauty products and knowledge.