Nasdaq Foundation
The Foundation reimagines investor engagement to support under-resourced communities with the resources and financial knowledge they need to share in the wealth that markets create.
Advancing Economic Progress for All
Our Purpose drives us to power stronger economies, create more equitable opportunities and contribute to a more sustainable world to help our communities, clients, employees and people of all backgrounds reach their full potential.
Our core efforts help create opportunities for the next generation of investors, support paths to entrepreneurship for people of all backgrounds, and foster community-level engagement for our employees.
Entrepreneurial Center
The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s mission is to improve inclusion, access, and knowledge in entrepreneurship. Through events, education, and mentorship, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is building a better path for entrepreneurs worldwide.
GoodWorks
Nasdaq GoodWorks is Nasdaq's global Corporate Social Responsibility program that partners with non-profit organizations and encourages giving and community involvement through volunteering.
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Our purpose – to advance economic progress for all – drives our commitment to connecting business, capital, and innovative ideas to enhance global economies and local communities. Through impactful partnerships, we are improving access to capital, enhancing financial literacy around the world, and building a better future for all.
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Navigating today's changing world with a renewed purpose to build a better global economy.
Leading Change
Each of our strategic priorities is a reflection of Nasdaq’s Purpose, aimed at providing more people with better access to the opportunities the financial ecosystem creates.
Market Services
Advancing the modernization of markets to create more sustainable, inclusive, and trusted financial networks enabling markets to reach their full potential.
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Advancing the modernization of markets to create more sustainable, inclusive, and trusted financial networks enabling markets to reach their full potential.
Capital Access Platforms
Enabling economic growth through access to capital and transparency, helping clients navigate the capital markets, accelerate sustainability, and drive governance excellence.
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Enabling economic growth through access to capital and transparency, helping clients navigate the capital markets, accelerate sustainability, and drive governance excellence.
Financial Technology
Providing world-class technology to solve the biggest challenges across risk management, regulatory compliance, and capital markets infrastructure.
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Providing world-class technology to solve the biggest challenges across risk management, regulatory compliance, and capital markets infrastructure.
Thought Leadership
Building more prosperous economies is what we do every day.
Diversity & Inclusion
Nasdaq Women in Technology: Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Anti-Financial Crime Technology, Nasdaq
As Nasdaq’s Senior Vice President for the Anti-Financial Crime Technology division, Valerie Bannert-Thurner has been able to keep her mission at the center of her work: protect the world against financial crime to drive integrity within all markets.
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Purpose in Action: Roberta Bortolotti on Driving Impact Through Community Service
Nasdaq sat down with Roberta Bortolotti, Senior Director, Index Business Transformation & Strategy, on how she advocates for inclusion and makes a difference in her community.
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Takeaways from the 2024 Nasdaq Purpose Forum
Nasdaq hosted its second annual Purpose Forum, focusing on the theme "A Better Tomorrow: Built for Purpose." The Forum convened thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators to discuss creating positive impact through embracing and adopting purpose-driven strategy, culture, and brand.
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Empowering Young Adults to Secure Their Financial Futures : 3rd Decade
Joe'Mar Hooper, Chief Executive Officer of 3rd Decade and Nasdaq Foundation grantee, shares his vision to empower young adults with the knowledge, tools, and most importantly, the professional guidance they need to build a more secure financial future.
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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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Obha Osman on Creating and Living a Life of Purpose
Obha Osman, Business Analyst Senior Specialist and Nasdaq Purpose Champion, speaks to us about how she integrates Purpose into her day-to-day.