NOVICA

Ranking: 64

Industry: Retail

Mission: An online, fair-trade marketplace that features one-of-a-kind handmade works of art from global artisans. They improve lives and uplift communities around the world by helping each artisan earn personal recognition and real-world prices for their work. Have helped change the lives of 50,000 people in eight developing nations. 

What 3 words best describe your company culture?

Courageous, Open-Minded, Transformational

What quote best exemplifies your company?

“NOVICA is one of the best uses of the internet I’ve heard of to date.” — Bill Gates at Davos World Economic Forum

How is your product or service having a positive social and/or environmental impact?

NOVICA is one of the world’s largest social impact marketplaces with over $100M given back to artisans since inception.

What is your company’s vision for the future?

Our vision is to continue to transform the lives of more and more artisans around the world, providing a platform that empowers tens of thousands of artisans, gives access to 0% interest microcredit loans, preserves culture and traditional art forms and seeks to build global unity by connecting artisans with customers worldwide.

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