Career and Company

Financial Inclusion

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A young woman in rural India contemplates a smartphone, symbolizing the digital divide's impact on her access to global loan programs for entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship

Digital access: A barrier for women in global loan programs

In a remote village in Rajasthan, India, a young woman's microloan application was rejected.

Jenna Wallace·August 15, 2026

A diverse group of Black entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern office, discussing business growth and AI, representing innovation and community.

Entrepreneurship

Black-owned businesses surpass 200,000 by 2023

Black-owned employer businesses in the United States surged by 62% between 2017 and 2023, surpassing 200,000.

Jenna Wallace·August 13, 2026

Indian entrepreneurs, including a young woman, receiving loan documents symbolizing access to government funding through the PMMY scheme in a vibrant marketplace.

Entrepreneurship

How Does the PMMY Loan Scheme Help Entrepreneurs Access Government Funding?

As of January 2, 2026, India's Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has disbursed loans to over 56.

Jenna Wallace·April 12, 2026