Case Studies
2024 Impact Snapshot
Nasdaq GoodWorks
Surabhi Foundation Trust
Earlier this year, Nasdaq sponsored school uniforms and stationaries for 300 deserving students in partnership with the Surabhi Foundation Trust. The Surabhi Foundation Trust is dedicated to addressing the needs of and uplifting marginalized and often overlooked communities. Their efforts are focused on providing holistic growth and support to children, including quality education, good health, and hygiene practices, with a particular emphasis on achieving social inclusion.
Around 20 Nasdaq Bangalore volunteers worked with the students to help with social development and promote positive values. During employees' visit volunteers distributed kits to each student. One kit includes two pairs of shoes, uniforms, and necessary materials for an academic year.
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Venture Equity Project
The Challenge: Equitable entrepreneurship is essential to revitalizing innovation across the United States, yet systemic barriers persist for underrepresented founders. The Venture Equity Project (VEP) sought to highlight the actionable solutions to drive equity and inclusion in its latest research report, "Revitalization Innovation: Models of Equitable Entrepreneurship Across the United States."
The Project:The Venture Equity Project identifies opportunities for ecosystem builders, policymakers, investors, and educators, by offering insights for those committed to advancing equity in entrepreneurship. Now in its third year, the Venture Equity Project is focused on the role of the U.S. states in fostering equity within the venture ecosystem.
"Nasdaq's support was instrumental in helping us deliver this report to the audiences who can drive real change. Together, we are advancing equity to power innovation for all."
-Nicola Corzine, CEO and Founding Executive Director
Nasdaq Verafin
Global Financial Crime Report
The Nasdaq Verafin 2024 Global Financial Crime Report examines the state of financial crime, its deep human impact, and how it threatens the integrity of global financial system.
This report brings together expert research and data, industry perspectives, and the voices of survivors, providing a unique view into the scope and impact of financial crime – and the scale of coordination needed to address it.
Nasdaq Foundation
Transforming Investor Identity
A national pilot project by Commonwealth with support from the Nasdaq Foundation aimed at shifting perceptions of investor identity, revealing how identity forms for beginner investors and an actionable toolkit aimed at providers who want to take action today for inclusive investing.
The one-year pilot project highlighted the experience of more than 850 participants on three leading financial technology partner platforms - Ellevest, Public and Stash - provides first-of-its kind research to transform the investing system and make it more inclusive to those who have been historically excluded.
The insights:
- After just one year of investing, 71% of participants agreed that investing turned out to be easier than they had initially thought.
- 61% of participants felt they had more control over their financial future after investing.
- Active learning is a keystone for identity building.
- 77% of those who agreed that they belong used educational tools compared to just 56% who did not feel like they belonged.
Nordic Foundation
Danish Shareholders Association
Nasdaq European Markets has an ongoing program that promotes financial literacy, investor protection, financial inclusion and retail activation. This program partners with organizations dedicated to equipping retail investors of all ages and backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances effectively.
Nasdaq Copenhagen has since partnered with the Danish Shareholders Association (DAF), an organization that is striving to promote shareholding among private investors and to become an active policy-maker and lobbyist regarding stock market questions.
In 2024, they expanded their efforts to ensure that at least 25% of all Danish high school students receive education on financial ownership and investing. They hosted various activities, including mini-guides for investing, educational videos and podcasts, and live investor events. By reaching this goal, they aim to empower individuals regardless of their background, stimulate job and economic growth, and advance economic progress for all.
Event Spotlight
Nasdaq Purpose Forum
A glimpse into the 2024 Nasdaq Purpose Forum
Jailan Griffiths, Global Head of Purpose at Nasdaq, shares a glimpse into the Nasdaq Purpose forum, themed "A Better Tomorrow: Built for Purpose.” It's an important theme as it embodies Nasdaq's purpose and ongoing commitment to advancing economic progress for all.
Nasdaq Newsroom
A Better Tomorrow: Built for Purpose. Takeaways from the 2024 Nasdaq Purpose Forum
Nasdaq recently hosted its second annual Purpose Forum convening thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators to discuss creating positive impact through embracing and adopting purpose-driven strategy, culture, and brand.
The 2024 Nasdaq Purpose Forum
Panel Session Replays
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THRIVE/My Money My Future
Ramona Ortega
"We have changed the financial trajectory of thousands of people, we have created more financial security, we have influenced the conversations we are having today about the racial wealth gap."
Women in Business:
Jailan Griffiths on Wharton Business Daily
Jailan Griffiths, VP and Global Head of Purpose at Nasdaq, joined Wharton Business Daily to discuss Women’s History Month and what it means to her both personally and professionally.
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Nasdaq's quarterly newsletter on focusing on the advancement of inclusive growth and prosperity – the defining pillar of our Purpose.
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VC Include: Impact Conference
Purpose in the Community
Arc of Entrepreneurship
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