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Local to global: The power of small business

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Small businesses play a role in our everyday lives, but their influence and importance extend far beyond the communities they're in. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the hidden engine powering the global economy, making up 90% of all businesses globally, and they're responsible for nearly 50% of the global GDP.In this podcast series, we look behind the curtain to understand their impact across industries, how new technologies can support their growth and why they're positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy."Local to global: The power of small business" i...

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Cyber resilience for small enterprises 12.02.2026 23:36

As more small businesses move sales, payments, and customer relationships online, they unlock new opportunities, but they also become easier targets for cyber-criminals and other threat actors. In this episode of Local to global: The power of small business, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder & President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Brian Cute, Interim CEO...

Tap and go: The future of urban mobility 20.11.2025 28:18

As populations grow and communities evolve, transportation authorities and urban infrastructure are seeking ways to modernize. In this episode of “Local to global: The power of small business,” host JJ Ramberg sits down with Chapin Flynn, Senior Vice President of Transit and Urban Mobility at Mastercard, and Mark Langmead, Director of Revenue & Compass Operations at TransLink in Vancouver, to expl...

How the circular economy empowers small businesses 02.10.2025 30:04

Imagine an economy where products are designed to be reused, repaired, and regenerated instead of ending up as waste. That’s the circular economy, a model that redefines recycling and transforms how small businesses operate. In this episode of Local to Global: The power of small business , host JJ Ramberg sits down with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, and Rachel McShan...

Where middle class growth and small business meet 27.06.2025 27:31

Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They’re a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. As the global middle class rapidly expands, new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses. In the first episode of “Local to global: The power of small business”, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Sin...