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Your Weekly Guide to Opportunities!
Harry McDonough
July 25, 2024
Your Weekly Guide to Opportunities!
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🚀 Exciting News from Be/Impact!
Julian Baschmaas, the dynamic founder and CEO of Be/Impact, recently pitched at The startup event at King's College London, and we are thrilled to share their remarkable progress!
📈 Funding Milestone
Be/Impact has secured £205k of their £300k funding goal! This achievement propels them closer to their vision, and they are set to release their web app to customers in Q4. 🎉
Be/Impact is revolutionizing corporate training and ESG/CSR goal attainment. By turning students into teachers for not-for-profits, they enhance training outcomes by 300% and accelerate businesses' ESG/CSR goals 7x faster.
💼 What Be/Impact Does
Be/Impact addresses two critical business challenges:
Training Retention: Employees often forget 75% of new information within 7 days. Be/Impact’s solution shifts from passive to active learning, ensuring knowledge retention and application.
ESG/CSR Programmes: Many businesses struggle to engage employees in traditional volunteering and pro-bono work. Be/Impact provides scalable, impactful programs that boost engagement and success.
🔧 How Be/Impact Works
Active Learning: Employees teach not-for-profit staff, enhancing their own learning retention by 300% and developing essential soft skills in a supportive environment.
Talent Empowerment: Employees experience real impact, finding purpose and fulfillment in their work. This is especially vital for the 70% of Gen Zers seeking meaningful careers.
ESG/CSR Targets: Be/Impact offers comprehensive data for impact reporting, helping businesses achieve and communicate their ESG/CSR goals effectively.
🌐 Get Involved
Curious to learn more? Support Be/Impact and be part of this transformative journey. Drop an email to Julian at [email protected] or visit their website at beimpact.co.uk.
Join us in supporting Be/Impact as they equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and network to create a better world. 🌍✨
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