Month: August 2026
Your AI Visibility Score gives you one number to track how a major AI platform is talking about your brand. But a single score can hide a lot of nuance, so we wanted to open up the calculation and show exactly what feeds it. That score is built from real coverage, position, and share of voice signals pulled straight from actual AI platform responses, then weighted into a single 0–100 read with a leadership tier layered on top.
What’s in the score
A score is only useful if you can see what’s driving it. Ours is built from three main components:
- Coverage — how often you come up across the prompt set
- Position — where you land within the response
- Share of voice — your presence relative to competitors
| Component | What it measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Query coverage | Is your brand part of the AI conversations that matter? | 40% |
| Position score | When AI mentions you, does it lead with you? | 35% |
| Share of voice | How much of the conversation is yours alongside target topics? | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
How we calculate it
- Collect responses across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity
- Score each dimension independently
- Apply the weights above
- Normalize to a 0-100 scale
See it in action:
“We built the score to answer three questions our customers kept asking us directly: are we showing up at all, when we show up, is it fair, and how does that compare to our peers?
No single metric answers all three on its own, why is why the score is a blend rather than a raw mention count.” — The AI Visibility Product & Engineering team
Where the data comes from
94% of B2B buyers now use AI in purchasing decisions.1
Every score traces back to a real AI response — nothing here is estimated or extrapolated. If a stakeholder group is already leaning on AI for research and decisions, as covered in why AI visibility matters for brand reputation, the score needs to reflect exactly what that group is actually seeing, not a proxy for it. That’s also why how you’re syndicated affects earned media reach matters more than it used to.
The full methodology, including edge cases and how we handle low-confidence reads, is documented in our knowledge base.
If you want to see what AI platforms are already saying about your brand, try the AI Visibility Tracker for free.
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Covia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing energy efficiency across our operations. In recent years, we have integrated data-driven analysis into our strategy, utilizing comprehensive GHG emissions assessments to pinpoint significant climate-related opportunities and risks.
In 2025, we expanded our emissions accounting to include Scope 3 emissions for the first time. Working with an external consultant, we completed a comprehensive assessment of our value-chain footprint, identifying the categories most relevant to our business and the data sources needed to support ongoing reporting. This work provides a more complete understanding of our climate impact and helps us prioritize reduction opportunities beyond our direct operations. The Scope 3 assessment also strengthens our ability to engage suppliers, transportation partners, and customers on shared decarbonization goals. With this expanded inventory, we can now report on Scope 3 emissions and incorporate these insights into our long-term strategy. Because our Scope 3 emissions of just over 6M tCO₂e account for 95% of our total greenhouse gas emissions footprint, understanding the impact of our operations both upstream and downstream is critical. We are committed to working with our suppliers and our customers to measure and reduce emissions at every step in the supply chain.
For more information on our approach, roadmap, and governance of energy efficiency, please visit our Energy Efficiency & Emissions Statement.
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This is the second story in our Voices from the Field series. Read the first blog about farmers building resilient local economies across rural America.
This World Ocean Day, I chatted with ocean conservation nonprofit Blue Ventures about…people. Seems unusual, right? When I think of the ocean, I picture a chatty coral reef, bubbling with colorful parrotfish and angelfish. Or maybe a smiley pod of dolphins, or velvety seaweed tangling on the seafloor.
But London-based nonprofit Blue Ventures situates the conversation around oceans differently. Aligning with the Cisco Foundation’s $100M climate commitment to invest in tech-based nature preservation solutions, their approach to marine conservation has coastal communities at its center. Their goal is to support coastal communities to rebuild fisheries and restore ocean life, and with support from the Cisco Foundation, they’re bringing this vision to life on the coast of Belize, home to the world’s second largest coral reef.
“We are empowering people to take charge in ensuring that conservation efforts are achieved,” Belize Country Director Breanna Mossiah –Conorquie, says. Breanna, born and raised in Belize, says that Blue Ventures’ community-centered approach to systemic change drew her to work for the nonprofit for the past 5.5 years.
“At the end of the day, any decision we make that supports conservation efforts also affects people,” she says. “Conservation efforts exist because people exist.”
Fisherman and Treasurer of the San Esteban Fisherman Association, Ron Escobar, is one of the fishermen that Blue Ventures works closely with. Ron has seen the effects of a changing climate alter the ocean he’s spent his life fishing in. Warmer waters have caused fish and crustaceans like lobster to seek cooler temperatures. An unpredictable variation in rainfall has created murky water and poor fishing conditions.
“Production is getting scarcer and slower,” Ron says. “[The ocean] is our living. If we can’t depend on the sea and don’t mind the sea, we can’t … provide for our family and our community.”
Paula Jacobs Williams is the Chairlady of Southern Grassroots Fishers Association and caters traditional Belizean seafood. Paula says she’s been a “fisherwoman since I was in my mother’s belly!” Like Ron, she says the ocean has been central to her livelihood in Belize.
“The ocean is important to me in a lot of ways because from when I was young, it helped send me to … primary school and secondary school,” Paula says. “That’s our food. We do almost everything with the ocean, like lobster, conch, and fish.”
Spearheading conservation efforts through data ownership and accessibility
Community members like Paula and Ron lacked the systems to collect, visualize, and use their own fisheries data to inform management and support their interests. Blue Ventures is collaborating with communities to address this challenge.
By developing a Community Fisheries Data system, designed with and for small-scale fishing communities, Blue Ventures helps fishers make informed decisions that improve ocean health and local resilience. Staff train community members to collect data on fish, like weight, species, and quantity. Fishers then use this data to determine where and how much to fish, supporting strategic, data-based decision making that guides more sustainable management of fisheries.
Victor Jacobs has fished the waters of Belize for over 48 years. He prides himself on his deep involvement with his local fishing community, serving as Vice Chairman of the Southern Grassroots Fisherman Association. Like Ron and Paula, he’s passionate about protecting the oceans that have supported his entire life.
“We are smart fishers,” Victor says. “We want to catch stuff and catch again, [so] my kids can catch, my grandkids can catch, everybody can catch – but we have to start saving from now on to protect what is ours.”
Victor has worked with Blue Ventures staff in Belize for over a year and says they’ve helped his community learn to collect and interpret valuable data on fishery health.
“We have been trained by Blue Ventures, so some of the fishers that are in our group know how to handle the gadgets,” Victor says. “It’s a very good thing because at the end of the day, … we’re going to be able to represent ourselves with our own data.”
Data is power: bridging the divide between communities and policy
Blue Ventures’ Head of Global Development, Olivia Wordsworth, emphasizes that it’s essential that data lies in the hands of communities to maximize the global impact of conservation efforts.
“Coastal community members are best placed to restore our oceans. They’re the people that live by the sea, derive their food and income from the sea… so [supporting these communities] is the most sustainable way to steward the ocean. Our strategy was designed to address the systemic barriers that those coastal communities face in managing their fisheries and wider locally managed area.”
Paula agrees. She enjoys being directly engaged in conservation efforts.
“We are doing data collection so we can know the size and different kinds of fish,” Paula says. “We know our very own data, so we don’t have to go and ask somebody else how to do things.”
Accessible, local data allows small-scale fishers and fish workers to share evidence that backs their lived experiences and join conversations about conservation strategy.
Olivia emphasizes that the data that Blue Ventures helps communities collect and own is crucial to the global fabric of ocean conservation.
“… at a broader level, regionally and nationally, we’re building up this amazing picture that didn’t previously exist because it’s such a data poor sector,” she says. “[This shows] the value of small-scale fisheries for food security, local economies, and climate resilience. This data can then inform evidence-based advocacy on small-scale fisheries and community-led conservation. So, it helps us to make that case at a higher level once you aggregate data from all these sites.”
Blue Ventures has already seen proof of this approach in Indonesia, one of the 12 countries where they operate. Here, community-owned data informed the drafting of the national management plan for Octopus cyanea. Olivia hopes these efforts can be replicated in places like Belize, as communities continue to learn to utilize their dashboards.
With support from the Cisco Foundation, Blue Ventures will continue helping fishers like Ron, Victor, and Paula, charting a more inclusive and resilient future for our ocean, this World Ocean Day and beyond.
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DENTON, Texas, August 17, 2026 /3BL/ – Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada today released its FY25 Sustainability Report Supplement, highlighting how the company is advancing more resilient food systems across the region through innovations in food production and technology, expanded recycling infrastructure, operational emissions reductions and community involvement.
The local supplement accompanies Tetra Pak’s 27th Sustainability Report, released globally on June 5, which reported a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the company’s value chain since 2019 and a 56% reduction across its own operations, while reaching 97% renewable energy consumption globally. The U.S. and Canada supplement provides a closer look at the local initiatives and achievements supporting those broader sustainability ambitions.
“Sustainability isn’t a separate initiative for us, it’s how we do business,” said Seth Teply, president and CEO, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “Whether we’re helping customers operate more efficiently, expanding access to carton recycling or giving back to our local communities, we’re focused on delivering practical solutions that strengthen the security of food systems while reducing impact to the planet.”
Highlights from the FY25 U.S. and Canada Sustainability Report Supplement include:
Food systems
- Commercializing the Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling line for the Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250 Edge with DreamCap™ 26 following a successful U.S. field test, producing 25,000 packages per hour—the equivalent output of nearly three Tetra Pak® A3/CompactFlex lines with a 50% smaller footprint and lower operating costs.
- Supporting food access through employee volunteer efforts, including packing 18,000 pounds of potatoes, 23 pallets of fresh vegetables and more than 13,000 meals for food banks across North America.
Circularity
- Supporting the expansion of carton recycling access to nearly 2.5 million additional U.S. households in 2025, bringing nationwide access to 63%.
- Supporting ReCB LLC to begin operations in Iowa, where 6,000 tons of used cartons are being processed annually into roof coverboards.
Climate
- Reducing operational emissions: Improvements at Tetra Pak’s Vernon Hills, Illinois, distribution center are expected to avoid approximately 50 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
- Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada continues to operate on 100% renewable electricity.
Nature
- Supporting environmental stewardship through employee cleanup and restoration projects across the U.S. and Canada.
- Building sustainability awareness for employees through Sustainability Week, featuring expert discussions on resilient food systems, responsible sourcing and carton recycling.
Social sustainability
- Taking an active role in the community by sponsoring and volunteering at local events.
- Continued growth in workplace equity and recognition. The company was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For list, including its Manufacturing and Agriculture category, placing it among the top 25% of more than 1,000 companies reviewed.
The FY25 Sustainability Report Supplement also highlights Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada’s continued collaboration with customers, municipalities, recyclers, nonprofit organizations and industry partners to help build more resilient, efficient and sustainable food systems across North America.
Explore the full report and the U.S. and Canada supplement.
About Tetra Pak
We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfill a purpose: We commit to making food safe and available, everywhere, and we promise to protect what’s good: food, people and the planet.
More information about Tetra Pak is available at tetrapakusa.com.
Media contact
Stephanie Ward
Communications Manager, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada
stephanie.ward@tetrapak.com
940-380-4635
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Originally published on CVS Health Company
Key points
- Behavioral health and heart health are deeply interconnected.
- Depression, anxiety and chronic stress can raise major cardiovascular event risk by ~35%, while cardiovascular patients face higher rates of depression and anxiety.
- Heart conditions and mental health should be treated together for holistic patient care.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives annually than cancer and accidents combined, with more than 130 million adults living with some form of cardiovascular disease. Yet an equally urgent, and often overlooked, dimension of this crisis is the bidirectional relationship between behavioral health and heart health. Research from the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that depression, anxiety and chronic stress can raise the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, by roughly 35 percent, with nearly 40 percent of that added risk driven by the accelerated onset of new cardiovascular risk factors.
The mental health, heart health connection
Research from the NIH shows that comorbidity runs in both directions. Heart-related and mental health disorders frequently co-occur: as many as one in three heart attack survivors experience depression, and up to half report anxiety or post-traumatic stress in the year following a cardiac event, compared with 8.4 percent of U.S. adults overall. Emerging AHA data further shows that people are 83 percent more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric condition in the first year after a cardiovascular hospitalization, while CDC research confirms that unmanaged stress and depression unmanaged stress and depression elevate blood pressure, cardiac reactivity and long-term metabolic risk.
An estimated 80 percent of cardiovascular disease is preventable when people have access to trusted clinicians, routine screening and sustained support. Treating the heart without addressing mental well-being, and treating mental health without accounting for the heart, leaves patients only partially cared for.
“We cannot separate heart health from mental health,” said Dr. Taft Parsons III, Chief Psychiatric Officer at CVS Health. “A patient managing depression or chronic stress after a cardiac event isn’t facing two unrelated conditions –that individual has both conditions and is facing one interconnected health journey, and care models should reflect that reality.”
Delivering whole-person care for heart health
A heart health care model that spans behavioral health specialists, primary care providers, pharmacy touchpoints and care management programs, helps ensure care is connected. By identifying psychiatric risk early in patients managing cardiovascular conditions, and vice versa, we’re progressing a coordinated, whole-person, comprehensive prevention ecosystem for patients and members.
“When we address stress, sleep, and emotional health early, we can meaningfully reduce long-term heart risk,” Dr. Parsons III said. “Whether it’s through screenings in the home, during an acute or primary care visit, or through ongoing therapy and support, connecting mental health back to cardiovascular care is essential to improving overall outcomes and lowering costs.”
Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report
TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES
Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.
In our second quarter of 2026, we:
- Launched the Most Valuable Coach (MVC) initiative to strengthen youth sports and invest in the people who lead them.
- Welcomed nine new youth sports organizations to the Sports Matter Impact League.
- Became a new partner of Children’s Miracle Network to support play beyond the sidelines.
Read on to learn more.
Introducing Most Valuable Coach
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and GameChanger, in partnership with the Center for Healing & Justice through Sports (CHJS), launched the Most Valuable Coach (MVC) initiative to elevate the people who shape youth sports.
The way a coach communicates, supports and leads can heavily influence whether a young person feels confident, connected and encouraged, on and off the field. MVC expands access to educational tools, coaching guidance and practical tips for coaches and parents navigating today’s youth sports landscape.
“Coaches play one of the most influential roles in a young person’s sports experience, and we believe they deserve the same level of support we expect them to give their athletes,” said Rick Jordan, VP of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.
You can read more about MVC here.
Meet the 2026 Sports Matter Impact League Grantees
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is excited to welcome nine new organizations to the Sports Matter Impact League.
Anchored in sport, these organizations use the power of play to surround kids with mentorship, tutoring and more to help them thrive. These organizations below will receive tiered grants over the duration of the partnership (each organization will receive $175,000 in total over three years) to continue to drive and support youth athletics in their communities.
| Organization | City |
| Soccer in the Streets | Atlanta |
| Youth Enrichment Services (YES) | Boston |
| Girls in the Game | Chicago |
| SwingPals | Durham |
| Boys & Girls Club | Houston |
| Angel City Sports | Los Angeles |
| Overtown Youth Center | Miami |
| New Heights Youth | New York |
| Pittsburgh Hardball Academy | Pittsburgh |
You can learn more about the Sports Matter Impact League here.
Second Annual Sports Matter Day of Play
June 11 was International Day of Play. To recognize the occasion, DICK’S and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation hosted the second annual “Sports Matter Day of Play” at 36 DICK’S House of Sport locations.
“Sports Matter Day of Play” gives kids the chance to explore and experience new sports through inclusive, engaging activities. Nearly 1,600 children from over 45 youth organizations participated in this year’s event.
Additionally, each participating youth organization received a Sports Matter Grant of up to $20,000. Combined, Sports Matter supported the groups with over $500,000 in grants! These funds will ensure these organizations can continue to provide resources to the kids most in need.
You can learn more about “Sports Matter Day of Play” in our Sideline Report.
A Goal for the Future of the Game
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation partnered with DonorsChoose to expand access to soccer at historically underfunded schools nationwide. The initiative committed up to $250,000 toward youth soccer projects. In just 10 days, 255 soccer projects were funded, creating opportunities for nearly 16,000 kids to learn, play and fall in love with the game.
An MLB All-Star Week Celebration
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Under Armour teamed up to welcome athletes from Urban Youth Kings & Queens to an exclusive baseball experience in Philadelphia.
The event included product gifting, skill-building activities and inspiring conversations about confidence and personal growth with a few Savannah Bananas! To cap off the day, we surprised the organization with a $20,000 Sports Matter Grant.
Watch a recap of the event here!
Play Beyond the Sidelines
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is proud to be a new national partner of Children’s Miracle Network. Through the partnership, the organizations will work together to help four children’s hospitals fund sports medicine programs, adaptive sports, rehabilitation services, access-to-play initiatives and other programs that help children recover and thrive throughout their medical journeys.
Click here to learn more about the new partnership.
Unlocking Ways to Play
Expanding access to play! The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation partnered with Equip Sport and the city of Miami Gardens, Florida to bring free sports equipment to the community.
Through the partnership, 30 equipment lockers stocked with a range of sports equipment like footballs, pickleball paddles and basketballs will be installed throughout the city. This is Equip Sport’s first launch of lockers in the U.S., following the installation of hundreds across Europe and Canada.
THESE MOMENTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORTS MATTER FUND. IF YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.SPORTSMATTER.ORG.
Written by Hilary Totin
by Milo Speranzo, North America CMO, Lenovo
From its inception in 2021, Lenovo’s Evolve Small initiative has been guided by a simple but powerful belief: when small businesses grow, communities thrive. That belief feels especially relevant this May, as we celebrate National Small Business Month and recognize the entrepreneurs who power local economies across North America. It is a moment not only to celebrate their resilience, but to reaffirm our commitment to supporting their growth in meaningful, lasting ways.
As we reflect on the journey from 2021 through today, what stands out is not just the scale of the program, but the depth of its impact. Evolve Small was never designed to be a transactional one-time grant program. It was built as part of a broad ecosystem of support that recognizes the complexity of modern entrepreneurship, especially for underrepresented founders who often face systemic barriers to capital, technology and visibility.
A growing footprint across North America
Since launch, Lenovo has helped more than 5,000 small businesses across North America through the Evolve Small initiative. This includes direct grant recipients as well as thousands of entrepreneurs who have benefited from mentorship, technology upgrades, community-based programming and executive mentorship.
Each year, the program has expanded both in reach and ambition. What began as a targeted effort to provide grants, technology and visibility has evolved into a multi-layered initiative spanning major cities and diverse industries. From Atlanta to Toronto, Los Angeles to Raleigh and beyond, Lenovo has partnered with local organizations to identify high-potential small businesses and deliver tailored support to where it’s needed most.
At the center of this effort are the small business founders themselves. Across five years, numerous small businesses have received direct grant funding and technology through Evolve Small, with competitive cohorts selected from hundreds of applicants annually. In 2024 alone, Lenovo supported 18 businesses through a tiered grant structure and in 2025, 10 additional businesses were selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants. These numbers underscore both the demand for support and the rigor of the selection process.
Investing where it matters most
Financial investment has been a critical component of Evolve Small. Since 2021 Lenovo has committed over $4 million of dollars in grants, technology and services to help small businesses modernize and compete.
However, the true value of the program extends beyond financial investment. Each grant is paired with access to Lenovo technology solutions, infrastructure upgrades and expert guidance. This integrated approach ensures that businesses are not only funded, but also equipped to sustain growth over time.
For many recipients, this has meant transitioning from manual processes to digital-first operations. With improved results including improved ability to track and monitor goods across the entire supply chain in nearly real time (supply chain visibility) or enhancing customer engagement through smarter tools and specialized marketing efforts. The result is measurable progress, from increased revenue and job creation to expanded market reach.
Unlocking growth through AI and smarter technology
One of the most important evolutions of the program has been the integration of AI-driven solutions. As the business landscape becomes more complex, small businesses must navigate challenges that were once the domain of large enterprises including data analytics, personalized marketing and advanced operational efficiencies.
Through Evolve Small, Lenovo has helped entrepreneurs harness AI in practical, accessible ways. This includes deploying AI-powered devices and solutions that streamline workflows, automate routine tasks such as billing or email marketing and provide actionable insights. For example, small businesses received Microsoft Copilot training from Lenovo’s AI transformation to help assess AI readiness, upskill employees, drive engagement, and maximize ROI. The initiative also helped founders use AI solutions to better understand customer behavior, optimize inventory and create more targeted marketing initiatives across digital platforms.
Importantly, Lenovo’s approach to AI in this context is grounded in functionality. The goal is not to overwhelm business owners with complexity, but to provide practical, intuitive tools that integrate seamlessly into their day-to-day operations. This focus has enabled businesses at various stages of digital maturity to adopt AI with confidence.
Elevating visibility and opportunity
Beyond funding and technology, Evolve Small has played a critical role in amplifying the voices of small business owners. Through visibility in national campaigns, storytelling and strategic partnerships, Lenovo has helped bring these businesses into the spotlight. Some of these influential partners include, The Dallas Cowboys, The New York Knicks, MSG Corporation and the Carolina Hurricanes to name a few.
This visibility matters. For many entrepreneurs, especially those from historically underserved communities, access to broader audiences can be just as valuable as financial support. It opens doors to new customers, partnerships and growth opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach.
The program has also fostered a sense of community among participants including year-round support and mentorship from Goodie Nation. Through this collaboration, many winners and grant recipients have had the opportunity to learn from valuable partners and industry leaders. By connecting entrepreneurs with one another and with local support networks, Evolve Small has created a platform for shared learning and connection.
A model for inclusive growth
As we look back on the past five years, one of the most encouraging outcomes is the variety of businesses supported. From retail and hospitality to technology and wellness, Evolve Small has reached a wide spectrum of industries and founders. This diversity is intentional. Lenovo recognizes that innovation does not happen in a single sector or geography. It happens wherever people are given the tools and opportunity to build something new.
By focusing on inclusive growth, the program has helped address gaps in access and representation, ensuring that more entrepreneurs can participate in the digital economy. Not only is it the right thing to do, it is also essential for long-term economic resilience.
A global look ahead
While the milestones from inception to now are significant, they represent just the beginning. Each Small Business Month serves as both a celebration and a call to action – a reminder that there is more work to be done to support small businesses at every stage of their journey.
Lenovo remains committed to expanding Evolve Small and exploring new ways to deliver impact, from deeper AI integration to broader geographic reach. The lessons learned over the past five years will inform the next phase of the program, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of small businesses.
Backing Every Business
As we celebrate Small Business Month this May, we are proud to build on this momentum with our latest initiative, “Backing Every Business” which recently launched in partnership with Eva Longoria. This campaign is designed to further elevate small businesses around the world by combining financial support, meaningful peer connection and cutting-edge AI-powered technology to help founders grow and scale with confidence.
Lenovo has spent decades building the tools businesses rely on every day and this initiative turns that experience into hands-on support for entrepreneurs who don’t have time to waste. Through storytelling, mentorship and community engagement, Lenovo continues to reinforce its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs at every stage, everywhere.
Because when we invest in small businesses, we invest in the future.