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Empowering social entrepreneurs to make an impact around the globe
At PIM, their mission is to help individuals from all walks of life discover their purpose in social impact by offering programs designed to cultivate essential skills necessary for future leadership roles.
They partner with universities and schools to develop and implement programs aimed at guiding students in uncovering their social purpose and creating lasting impact. These programs range from bootcamps to full degree programs covering topics such as social entrepreneurship, technology for good, design thinking, and purposeful leadership.
Moreover, PIM collaborates with organizations and companies to assist them in achieving impact-focused objectives for their philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. This includes organizing social and environmentally themed global competitions, accelerator programs, and providing impact investment advisory and capacity building support to startups.
Why we work with Purpose in Motion
The overarching global challenge associated with Purpose in Motion’s (PIM) mission is the pressing need to address complex social and environmental issues facing our planet. This includes challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and social injustice. These issues are interconnected and require comprehensive, systemic solutions that engage individuals, organizations, and institutions across sectors and disciplines.
By empowering individuals and organizations to align their missions with impactful strategies and integrate social and environmental considerations into their operations, PIM plays a crucial role in addressing these global challenges and working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. At Minds Studio, we wanted to empower PIM to do good better, and we decided to start a collaboration that has already lasted several years.
What we worked on
Social Innovators Community of Practice
TechImpact Academy Projects Evaluation
The TechImpact Academy program aims to empower students with the knowledge and experience to create meaningful change and social impact through technology. By working on projects that utilize technology to address pressing social or environmental challenges, participants gain invaluable skills in both technology and leadership.
Through a series of interactive sessions under the guidance of experienced mentors, student teams will follow the design thinking process to investigate the problem, ideate solutions, create a business model, develop prototypes, and test their idea. Following the foundation course, students will delve into key startup topics such as team building, customer identification, financial analysis, storytelling, and more.
Minds Studio has been evaluating projects from Mozambique, Armenia, Albania, Zambia, Cyprus, Singapore, Colombia, Bahrain, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and +50 countries in the last few years.
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Purpose in Motion Tech Stack revamp
Over the past couple of years, Minds Studio has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of Purpose In Motion’s technology infrastructure. This revamp encompasses a wide spectrum, from outward-facing multilingual website pages to internal tools and automations that interface with PIM’s databases for students, mentors, and judges.
The Minds Studio Tech team collaborated closely with Purpose in Motion’s internal team and UX/UI designer to reconstruct their entire website content and enhance their email marketing tools, prioritizing optimization for speed and efficiency.
Purpose In Motion 10th Year Anniversary Celebration
Purpose in Motion’s decade-long journey has been marked by impactful efforts to guide individuals, organizations, and institutions towards purpose-driven strategies and sustainable practices. As a beacon of social innovation and empowerment, Purpose in Motion has played a pivotal role in driving positive change on a global scale.
Commemorating this significant milestone, Purpose in Motion took a moment to reflect on its profound journey of empowering others to effect meaningful change in the world.
Minds Studio has been instrumental in helping Purpose In Motion reflect on the invaluable learnings accumulated over the past decade. To celebrate this momentous occasion with the PIM Community, we’ve designed, produced and launched a special initiative, which you can explore HERE.
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“Minds Studio surpassed our expectations in bringing our 10th Anniversary landing page to life. They were extremely proactive in anticipating our needs and helping us develop a product that was within our budget and scope. In addition to this, Minds Studio’s flexible and iterative approach helped guide us through the complexities of this project while also ensuring a swift and successful launch. The best part of working with Minds Studio is that it feels like we have an experienced team working alongside us to ensure our success. We’re grateful for their dedication and partnership in celebrating our 10th year anniversary at Purpose in Motion”
Leslie Dong
Director of Operations
Project Contributors
Scott Dooley
Scott is a Marketer turned Software Developer, who’s founded several software companies.
Kelly Davis
Kelly is a former teacher that created an online school and is now designing learning experiences.
“PIM is global and that’s not just marketing talk – it really is. This project was an ideal opportunity to deploy technologies that would make the PIM Website experience performant for end-users all over the world, from LA to Lagos, Geneva to Jakarta – it’s the first time I’ve ever opened a Google Analytics report to see almost an entire world map light up – to have end users all over the world on a project is an exciting moment for a developer. Working with an equally global team has also been a joy, even with the time difference. There wasn’t a single call without news of a travel adventure or moment of cultural exchange.”
Scott Dooley
Software Developer
“As a dedicated data analyst on this project, I found immense joy in delving into the exploration that paved the way for Purpose In Motion’s commemoration of their 10th Year Anniversary Celebration. Throughout this significant event, I actively contributed to deep dives and reflections on the organization’s decade-long journey, which has been dedicated to advancing programs, supporting individuals, and spotlighting organizations and institutions committed to purpose-driven strategies and sustainable practices. My role involved meticulously analyzing invaluable insights gathered from around the globe over the past decade, insights that were pivotal in shaping this celebration initiative launched to commemorate this extraordinary milestone within the global PIM Community. Witnessing the remarkable reach and growth of PIM is a continual source of inspiration, evident in the impactful work they do on a daily basis.”
Kelly Davis
Educator, Learning Experience Designer
Alvaro Sanmartin
Learning Experience Strategy
My life’s work revolves around discovering and experimenting with innovative learning methods that empower individuals to acquire new skills, ultimately transforming their lives for the better.
The Minds Studio Network
In addition to the project lead and contributors, Minds Studio relies on a network of over 50 professionals spanning across 15 countries. These individuals are aligned with the purpose of Minds Studio and are available to participate in projects when needed.
