NextBillion
Covering #SocialEnterprise and #business solutions to #GlobalDev challenges in #EmergingMarkets. A publication of the @wdavidsoninst.bsky.social, we publish original guest articles, and curated #news, #events, #jobs and #bizdev opportunities. No Paywall.
Starter Packs
Created by NextBillion (1)
Development Through Enterprise in Emerging Markets
A Starter Pack highlighting entrepreneurs, social enterprises, NGOs, funders, researchers, media publications and thought leaders focused on using business to address global development challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
@sustainablebrands.bsky.social
Empowering brands to succeed in the marketplace by driving good business growth through innovation for social and environmental impact. SB connects sustainability, marketing, and innovation leaders to collaborate and shape a regenerative future.
@karensuttoneco.bsky.social
Founder Global Good Awards & Global Good Finance Awards. South Coast Dweller. Former 💩 Sea Dipper. Sustainable event consultant. All things people planet. General disruptor. AVO
@muratny.bsky.social
VC in Tech and Climate since 2011 w/345+ investments, Co-founder&Managing Partner at Remarkable Ventures&ERA in NYC, Entrepreneur, Author http://remarkable.vc
@impactfinctr.bsky.social
A nonprofit academic center focused on financial innovation and impact investing
@jonikarjalainen.bsky.social
Works with Paris Agreement Compatible energy scenarios for +1.5 C at Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe | Project Researcher at Finland Futures Research Centre #energyinfrastructure #foresight #transformation
@jasoncronen.bsky.social
Advisor to and investor in 50+ mission-driven startups across the U.S, Europe, Emerging Asia and beyond. Skier, scuba diver, 2x cancer patient, Mets fan, humanitarian, and lover of brass bands. Let’s connect!
@andrewmw.bsky.social
Head of UK Media at British International Investment, the UK's development finance institution and impact investor. Views varied and sometimes original.
@theladywearspink.bsky.social
Retired organic chemist. Optimist. Philanthropist in training. Ethical Blockchain enthusiast and investor.
@publishwhatyoufund.bsky.social
The global campaign for aid and development transparency. Producers of the Aid Transparency Index and DFI Transparency Index. Also working on localisation, private capital mobilisation, gender, development finance and philanthropies. #aidtransparency
@seandaken.bsky.social
#ProductManagement #StrategicForesight, Ex-Deloitte, Ex-Intuit, Ex-Oracle. ✔️ seandaken.com | mapandvector.com “Doubt is not a very agreeable state, but certainty is a ridiculous one." -Voltaire Mostly lurking on X now: https://x.com/seandaken
@jjwalsh.bsky.social
Hiroshima sustainably-focused consultant, creator, teacher & guide Host-Creator Japan + sustainable strategy talkshow-podcast Aim: let's find healthy balance for People & Planet with Profits - We have the solutions! #GetHiroshima #SeekSustainableJapan
@cega-uc.bsky.social
We generate innovative research policymakers use to reduce global poverty. Follow our #openscience (@ucbitss.bsky.social) & #inequality initiatives (@berkeleyolab.bsky.social). Learn more at https://cega.berkeley.edu/.
@smarshall27.bsky.social
Health & Development Practitioner, PMP. Promoting community led solutions, local ways of knowing, equity and inclusion. Every drop counts (she/elle).
@chsalliance.bsky.social
Global movement of 240+ organisations driving a more accountable aid system.
@norfund.no
Norfund is the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, investing to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero. https://www.norfund.no/no/
@pippa-matt.bsky.social
Infection doc working on #HBV #hepatitis with NHS and partners in #globalhealth and #inclusionhealth Research @Crick.ac.uk & @UCL.ac.uk 🦠🧬🧪🩺🌍🇿🇦🇰🇪🇺🇬 https://www.crick.ac.uk/research/labs/philippa-matthews #IDSky #MedSky #HepSky #European
@mayaranganath.bsky.social
Director of Policy and Inclusion at the Center for Effective Global Action, UC Berkeley. Fletcher School and McGill University grad. Views my own!
@radiumpayments.bsky.social
The future of digital payments: Private, Secure, & Fast. We connect users anonymously—no QR codes, no personal info, no feeds. Perfect for nonprofits, small businesses, and spontaneous generosity. #FinTech #StartUp #TheGenerosityApp www.RadiumPayments.com
@lizleloots.bsky.social
Strengthening & supporting the violence against women & violence against children research fields. Partnerships @thesvri.bsky.social
@mitd-lab.bsky.social
Founded in 2002, D-Lab works with people around the world to develop and advance collaborative approaches and practical solutions to global poverty challenges. d-lab.mit.edu
@louiseesperance.bsky.social
Entrepreneur & Startup Advisor | Passionate about making VC investments & entrepreneurship more inclusive and mission driven (Read about it on Startup Spectrum) https://linktr.ee/louiseesperance
@joncors.bsky.social
🌍 Spreading good news & inspiring action on climate solutions, ocean conservation, & habitat restoration. Advocating for thriving ecosystems & sustainable economies for all. Enviro Communicator 💚💙 SF Bay Area ecoeconomyinsider.wordpress.com
@tylervogel.bsky.social
Social Impact First • Nerding on the Environment & Social Entrepreneurship • Cancer Survivor • MN Twins diehard • Wartburg and UMN alum • Thoughts are my own
@yaleegc.bsky.social
Economics and and data-driven insights for equitable development. https://egc.yale.edu
@tracenable.bsky.social
Tracenable is an open, self-service ESG data platform that offers granular and traceable insights into the environmental and social impacts of companies worldwide. 🔗 https://s.mtrbio.com/tracenable
@infowealth.bsky.social
"InfoWealth shares strategies for startup growth, entrepreneurial success, and business development. Join our community!" My BLOG : patreon.com/Infowealth1 #startup #entrepreneurs #business #wealth
@laurent-klein.bsky.social
Group task force coordinator for CSRD/EU Taxonomy & EBA ESG Pillar 3 @AFD-France.bsky.social
@newgroundsri.bsky.social
Chief Executive, Newground Social Investment. Sustainable impact planning & wealth manager, shareholder engagement & responsible investment pioneer. Seattle-based. https://newground.net
@arthursmid.bsky.social
Collaborate to advance progressive causes. Community, story, strategy: arthursmid.com Portland, Oregon
@balasphemy.bsky.social
Energy transition advocate |SEforAll, Ex-IISD | India | Cricket enthusiast
@devbubble.bsky.social
Use the #devbubble or #dev hashtags The biggest community of Developers in Bluesky! Aggregating all software development posts in one single place!
@afghnetwork.bsky.social
Working towards a world where the universal right to health is achieved. actionforglobalhealth.org.uk
@renewafrica.bsky.social
RenewAfrica.Biz is Africa’s leading #RenewableEnergy media platform, providing market intelligence, industry news, thought leadership, and project updates on the continent’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. #EnergyTransition
@christinamaiia.bsky.social
#impact entrepreneur, free spirit, #writer, #scifi nerd, #photographer, #art #nature and #democracy lover, #tree and #dog hugger / Munich & Perpignon
@financialaccess.bsky.social
Posting at the intersection of financial inclusion, development, and poverty. smallfirmdiaries.org and financialaccess.org
@theframelab.bsky.social
FrameLab is a newsletter about political language and the ideological structures that shape perception. We deconstruct propaganda to help you defend democracy. Founded by @gilduran.com and @george-lakoff.com
@lagunagreenbelt.bsky.social
Orange County nonprofit, conservation, preservation, open space, wildlife, corridors, animal movement, environmental education, community health, photos
@bluehaveninit.bsky.social
Blue Haven Initiative is an innovative family office dedicated to #investing for profit and with purpose. #impinv #socent
@maternova.bsky.social
The leading marketplace for cutting-edge medical innovations in maternal, newborn & reproductive health. Focused on diagnostics and devices for lower resource settings. #globalhealth #maternalhealth #neonatalhealth #SDG3 #femtech #RMNCH
@gdinclusion.bsky.social
Meaningful connectivity for the global majority. 🔗 globaldigitalinclusion.org
@stephendavenport.bsky.social
Global Lead #DigitalTransformation #Anticorruption #OpenGov #GovTech @WorldBank Co-Founder @FeedbackLabs, @OpenGovHub, @AidData, @DGateway Alumni
@rupertrivett.bsky.social
📸 Photographer | capturing life's candid moments with my camera 📸 🌍 https://rupertrivett.photoshelter.com 🌍 #StreetPhotography #Photojournalism| Skilled in unobtrusive, authentic #storytelling 📣NEW SUBSTACK 📔 👇📸👇📸👇📸👇📸👇📸 https://rupephoto.substack.com/
@climatescibreak.bsky.social
🚨 Helping climate science break through to many more people - and unlock action. Brainchild of climate comms lab @utopiabureau.bsky.social and campaigner @nickoldridge.bsky.social https://www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com