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Ellevest is changing women’s lives through helping them invest, save, learn and earn more at work. 

Getting funding can be difficult for any entrepreneur, but how do you seek out a funder whose mission aligns with your company’s? RSF Social Finance’s vice president of lending advises on how to do just that.

Our current state of environmental awareness and questions regarding the destructive forces of capitalism are not new. In fact, we’ve known for decades that the world was in peril. So, why didn’t we listen and how exactly did we end up where we are today? 

Worth magazine is celebrating the 100 people that made the biggest impact in 2022. Who are entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, celebrities, and philanthropists that added the most value to the world in the last year? 
You check out previous winners here.
If you know someone that should make the list, make your nominations below.  The final winners will be chosen by the Worth editorial staff along with a panel of previous Worthy 100 winners.
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Despite not having a background in the beverage industry, Kara Goldin was on a mission to create a truly healthy, tasty way to drink more water. Today, her company Hint is now the single largest independent, nonalcoholic beverage company, recently valued at $150 million.

Cofounders Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum are looking to give passengers an experience that will be vastly different from the brief, rocket-powered flight that both Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are promising.

The mission-driven founder is using her private island for good—housing rehabilitated animals and bringing together world leaders to “masterplan the recovery of a nation.”

By channeling tourism dollars back into the communities being visited, G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip has not only created a better way to travel, but he also has built a circular economic system that benefits underserved communities all over the world.

The 23-year-old business tycoon is using his platform and entrepreneurial ventures to raise industry standards.

Leading the most successful yogurt brand in the U.S., Ulukaya breaks the mold as an entrepreneur who values his employees above his stakeholders. 

Fausto Zapata, cofounder of El Silencio, talks to Worth about how his company works to benefit the local community and is leading the charge on sustainability in the mezcal industry.

Through her company, Visram is providing support to underserved families and communities.

“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day,” goes the old adage. “Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Renowned chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is doing both.

Just this year, the founder decided to stop adding additional logos to Patagonia’s products to make upcycling even easier, prioritizing sustainability above marketability.

The entrepreneur and her eponymous clothing brand started with women and their careers in mind; now, the company is doubling down on sustainability.

Year after year, bottle after bottle, Jessica Iclisoy builds consumer trust that has the power to change the hair and skincare game. 

The founder of Beautycounter is an advocate for more health-protective legislation in the U.S. after learning that America only bans 30 ingredients from personal care products.

The Honey Pot Co. founder is working to remove the stigma around discussing vaginal health freely. 

The Phin founder spoke to Worth about how he created a technological platform that allows businesses to increase their philanthropic impact while strengthening their business model.

Over two decades ago, Marc Benioff started Salesforce. Since then, they have donated nearly $500 million in grants, volunteered 6.2 million hours and helped 52,000 nonprofits and NGOs.

The powerhouse CEO of digitalundivided is uplifting women and women of color who are just setting out on their entrepreneurial journey.

By making use of the versatility of their technology, Nvidia has had a broad impact across industries and doubles down through their extensive corporate philanthropic programs. 

With over 50 portfolio companies with a $33 billion market cap and 60 percent diverse founder investments, Serena Ventures is making waves in the venture capital world by investing in mission-driven companies.

When Jacqueline Novogratz started Acumen in 2001, the idea of “impact investing” was not well received by traditional financial firms. Today, Acumen has invested more than $135 million in more than 100 social enterprises worldwide and has shaped a model that’s been adopted by even the most adamant naysayers.

The Black female founder recently spoke to Worth about how HM Risk Group is changing the insurance game and what type of impact she hopes to have on the world. 

‘Buy now, pay later’ installments-based fintech companies are all the rage right now. But for Sezzle’s cofounder Charlie Youakim, his business is about much more than generating profits.

Abbey Wemimo and Samir Goel, the entrepreneurs behind Esusu, are working to generate financial inclusivity to help break down the barriers encountered by millions of Americans every year.

Cofounder Flori Marquez talked to Worth about how the cryptoasset service provider is helping improve lives through its financial services.

Our editorial director Emily Cegielski presents Worth’s new project, The Worthy 100—a list of the top 100 most impactful entrepreneurs leading us toward a better and brighter future.

How the billionaire business mogul is leading the beauty and fashion industries into a more inclusive future.