One of the most rewarding things about getting to know so many entrepreneurs is seeing first-hand how many of them are focused on so much more than just financial results. So many of the folks we connect with are focused on having a positive social impact on their community or the world at large. Check out some of these amazing folks below.

Jason Coultas | Arborist and passionate collaborator!

This is really a great question. I believe if we are going to be effective in the long run we have to have a heart to serve others in our work. Money just isn’t enough to keep those fires burning. For me, I have seen so much impact when I set my heart to serving others. The opposite is true when comparing that to when I “win” a deal or sell something but don’t feel that I am adding much value. Read more>>

Sherry Scott | Children’s Charity

Emanuel Burgess | CEO of Cloud After Dark

When I got my first cloud consulting job, I was the only person of color in the organization with a senior technical role. It’s hard to fit in if your ideas and views aren’t a part of the company culture-especially in an industry primarily dominated by white males. I wanted to assist people who looked like me to create and foster cultural diversity in the cloud computing field. The Cloud industry has some of the highest paying roles in tech. This initiative to bring diversity into this field also addresses issues like wealth inequality, the race-wealth gap, and techno-racism. Read more>>

C. Iridian Sanchez | Body Modifier

From a very young age I’ve known I wanted to be someone “important” in life although I didn’t quite know how to execute my desire. About half a decade ago I had an epiphany; I Iridian Sanchez can NOT change the whole world single handedly . It’s just not realistic so I decided to change people’s life one person at a time and I have succeeded , or so I chose to believe. Body Modification not only is my passion but it has been proven to boost an individuals self-confidence. Read more>>