万事达卡通过为期一年的节目，支持和资助，推动了美国黑人妇女拥有的企业的承诺

Nearing the anniversary of the launch of theStrivers Initiative，万事达卡正在通过与无畏基金的扩大合作伙伴关系在其共同的任务中为黑人妇女小企业主重申承诺，以资助和支持黑人妇女拥有的企业，这是一项无价的指导计划，这是一套更新的工具套件，旨在以数字方式加固其业务和运营和运营和运营和一个新的数字市场，消费者可以在美国购物，共享和支持其业务

Black women received less than 1 percent of venture capital funding given in the first half of 2021[1]despite building businesses at a faster pace than any other segment. Acknowledging the discrepancy between potential and support, Mastercard is celebrating Black History Month by kicking off a yearlong program that drives awareness and impact to these women’s success.

“As Black women business owners look towards the recovery of the pandemic, Mastercard’s commitment to empowering this community of Strivers for long-term growth remains stronger than ever,” said Rustom Dastoor, EVP of North America Marketing and Communications at Mastercard. “Together with our partners, with tools and resources, data, mentorship, partnerships and brand power, the impact we're able to make on individuals and in turn society at large, is truly Priceless.”

无所畏惧的斯特里弗斯赠款竞赛

Mastercard is proud to partner withFearless Fund, a venture capital fund built by women of color for women of color, in our joint mission to fund and support Black women owned businesses. With Mastercard prizing, Fearless Fund will provide Black women small business owners across the country with $10,000 grants, digital tools and mentorship to help them build, protect and sustain their business through its second annual无所畏惧的斯特里弗斯赠款竞赛*。比赛将在整个2022年每月授予一名国家冠军。此外，针对黑人女性小企业主的城市特​​定赠款机会将在万事达卡的InSolidarity城市。

“We are thrilled to continue Fearless Fund's partnership with Mastercard and host the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest for a second year," said Arian Simone, Co-Founder and General Partner of Fearless Fund. "Women of color-led businesses continue to be one of the fastest-growing economic forces, and Mastercard’s commitment to help us create a more equitable playing field for these women is exactly the kind of support needed to ensure their success.”

无价的指导

While 76% of people believe that mentorship is critical for their career, only 37% have one[2]。具体而言，黑人企业家不太可能获得指导网络，并且不太可能寻求专业服务188bet上不了[3]。新成立的Strivers Mentor Collective - 主题专家，名人企业家和万事达卡大使，他们在企业家之旅中亲身旅行 - 将举办无价的一对一会议。无畏基金联合创始人兼普通伙伴阿里安·西蒙妮（Arian Simone），世界高尔夫大厅高尔夫球手和企业家安妮卡·索伦斯坦（AnnikaSörenstam），洛杉矶道奇（Dodgers）经理兼企业所有者戴夫·罗伯茨（Dave Roberts），专业高尔夫球手兼餐厅老板Graeme McDowell，Create＆Cartern＆Carter＆Carter＆Cartibate＆Cartighate Jaclyn Johnson，James Beard Award的创始人-winning chef JJ Johnson, Red Rooster Harlem’s acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc. Morgan DeBaun, Olympic medalist and NYC Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan, Mastercard’s own experts and others are signed up to recount their experience and support the next generation of small business owners.

“小企业主被我们面临的企业家旅行所束缚。这通常是一场艰苦的战斗，”红公鸡哈林（Red Rooster Harlem）备受赞誉的厨师马库斯·萨缪尔森（Marcus Samuelsson）说。“尤其是黑人拥有的餐馆和企业，受到大流行的影响不成比例。现在是重建和成长的时刻，这就是为什么我为与万事达卡合作，以帮助企业家的前进方向而感到自豪。”

Digital Tools and Resources

With more businesses operating and transacting online, the need for cyber security is critical now more than ever. 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyber-attack, yet many don’t know where to begin or have limited time to devote to cybersecurity[4]。这就是为什么万事达卡将向其信托中心市场授予1,000个许可证的原因。MasterCard Trust Center Marketplace分发给无所畏惧的Strivers Grant Grant收件人以及合作伙伴活动的小型企业社区188bet网址怎么打不开，可访问MasterCard的网络解决方案，包括：我的网络风险，身份盗窃保护，Trust Center和网络保险。

万事达卡还将继续为小企业主提供基础上的在线工具和资源，以通过万事达卡对其业务进行数字转换Digital Doors™。

数字市场

A new Mastercard Small Biz Marketplace provides an online destination for a curated selection of Strivers’ goods and wares. Powered by Pinterest, an inspiration to realization platform where 9 in 10 Pinners use the platform to enhance their shopping experience, consumers can discover, share and support Black women owned small businesses across the U.S. To learn more about the marketplace visit这里。

These efforts build on the company’s sustained efforts to build a more包容性数字经济, to help close the种族财富和机会差距，并承诺五亿美元的承诺在未来五年内支持黑人社区。

*无所畏惧的Strivers Grant竞赛

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS IS A SKILL BASED CONTEST. Void where prohibited. Contest open only to black females who are legal U.S. residents (including DC), 18+ and the principal owner of a U.S.-based small business (as described in the Official Rules). ARV of prize: $10,000. Ends 12/31/22. For Official Rules & complete details, visit Fearless.fund/strivers. Sponsor: Fearless Fund. Mastercard is not responsible for the promotion, administration or execution of this Contest.

[1]Kunthara，S。（2021年7月16日）。尽管有5年的高度，但黑人妇女仍然只获得一小部分风投资金。Crunchbase新闻。从...获得https://news.crunchbase.com/news/something-ventured-black-women-founders

[2]Gotian，D。R.（2022年2月1日）。从您的指导关系中获得更多。福布斯。从...获得https://www.forbes.com/sites/ruthgotian/2022/02/01/getting-more-out-of-your-mentoring-relationship/?sh=40a8a00717a5

[3]Starr, R. (2018, October 12). 92% of small business owners say mentors have major impact on growth. Small Business Trends. Retrieved fromhttps://smallbiztrends.com/2018/10/importance-of-mentors-in-business.html

[4]Stay safe from cybersecurity threats. U.S. Small Business Administration. Retrieved from https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-safe-cybersecurity-threats

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