On June 22, 2024, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, training, and support, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard Canada, and in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, MINI TIPI, and ADAAWE announced Charity Fleming, Founder of Qualia Counselling, from the Wabauskang First Nation as the 2024 Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Indigenous-owned business has won $5,000 for their business and will advance to the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale where they will get the chance to win the grand prize of $25,000.

On Saturday, 13 Indigenous entrepreneurs pitched their businesses live at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival in Ottawa, Ontario, for their chance to win cash prizes to advance their businesses.

Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch, co-hosted the action-packed program alongside Janelle Niles, Creator & Producer of Got Land? Indigenous Comedy Show, where Indigenous entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas and businesses in one minute for their chance to win prizes and support to make their dreams a reality.

Following a first-round open pitch on the morning of Saturday, June 22nd, judges Libier Gomez, Managing Director at Sklar Wilton & Associates; Althea Wishloff, General Partner at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners; Patricia Vincent, Vice President of Human Resources at EDC; Paula Hopkins, Director of Entrepreneurship at Invest Ottawa; Monika Sofrenovic, Marketing Specialist at CIRA; Relay Tangie, Director of Finance at NACCA; and Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder of MINI TIPI, deliberated and decided to push forward all 13 pitchers into the second-round pitch and to receive mentoring. 

All 13 pitchers were paired up with mentors from RBC, Futurpreneur, Canada Post, CIRA, ADAAWE, Sklar Wilton & Associates, MINI TIPI, and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, to help them polish their presentations before they pitched one last time to judges Tamer Gabbour, Senior Commercial Account Manager at RBC; Kyle Brennan Shàwinipinesì, Senior Lead of Indigenous Entrepreneurship at Shopify; Kate Karn, Director of Public Policy at Mastercard Canada; Jocelyn Formsma, CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres; and Jonathan Critch, Manager of Small Business Marketing at Canada Post.

“I want to thank Pow Wow Pitch for encouraging and inspiring me to pitch my idea,” shared Charity Fleming, Co-Owner of Qualia Counselling and 1st Place Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch Winner. “I loved hearing everyone’s pitches and stories and seeing the resurgence, reclamation, and empowerment from our community. I really loved this process and the energy of today, chi migwetch!”

Charity Fleming is the Co-Owner of Qualia Counselling, a mental health counselling service that offers culturally aware, safe, and inclusive programming and therapies, for those seeking mental health support. Qualia Counselling currently has four clinic locations in Ontario, serving Brantford, Cambridge, Ohsweken, and Waterloo. Charity shared in her pitch that she wishes to expand Qualia Counselling’s resources available to Indigenous youth, strengthen their social media presence, and hopes to create an app for their services. 

The 2nd Place $3,500 Prize Winners were Jennifer and Drew Tenasco, Founders of Tendesi Air Fresheners, an up and coming product that combines Indigenous art and fresh scents for all places. Jennifer and Drew are twin sisters that work together to design and curate their air fresheners by incorporating Anishinaabe traditions and designs created by Drew. The sisters  shared that they would use the funds to update their current equipment and fund their newly launched website. “I was really nervous at the start but we had a lot of support. This will really help us in our journey and I’m really grateful for today,” shared Drew Tenasco. “I’m so glad that we have each other to keep us going. My advice to other pitchers would be to believe in yourself, showing up is the hardest part,” continued Jennifer Tenasco.

The 3rd Place $1,000 Prize Winner was Pandora Wilhelm, Founder of Mulberry Design, a laser custom product, and workshop-based business centered around Early Learning Resources of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis languages. Since beginning in 2020, Pandora has notably scaled her business while also being a mother of six. Pandora shared in her pitch that she would like to hire a photographer to improve her product presentation on her website and to connect with an Indigenous digital marketing organization to expand her reach. “This is my fourth time pitching and every time I learn something new to improve my pitch and I encourage others to give it a try and learn something new,” shared Pandora.

The Fan Favourite $500 Winner and Youth Prize $500 Winner was fifteen-year old Kayden Tolley, Founder of Kayden’s Klean Up, a cleaning and lawn service business based in Kitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg. After not getting any of the jobs he applied for, Kayden took control of his own future and started up a lawn care business. Since then, Kayden’s Klean Up has been incredibly successful servicing his home territory and has been able to support 7 employees. In his pitch Kayden shared that he would use the funds to upgrade his equipment and to continue growing his team of Indigenous youth. “To all the youth who want to try Pow Wow Pitch, do it. Give it your all and hopefully you’ll get something out of it, either money or you’ll learn something new,” shared Kayden.

“Congratulations Charity, Jennifer and Drew, Pandora, and Kayden,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “We are incredibly proud of your achievements and are excited to see how you will continue to inspire and lead in your communities. Your success exemplifies the incredible perseverance you have in reaching for your entrepreneur dreams. Keep blazing the trail for the next generation!” 

“The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is thrilled to be hosting Pow Wow Pitch once again,” said Trina Mather-Simard, Executive Director & Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. “This incredible opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs started right here on our Storytellers and Elders Stage. Each year we are blown away by the brilliance of our Indigenous community and love to watch them confidently pitch and ultimately grow their idea into a successful business.”

All those who pitched are automatically entered into the Turtle Island (North American) Pow Wow Pitch competition and will be welcomed into the Pow Wow Pitch community for ongoing support. All pitchers have gained access to a free Indigenous Startup Program, the opportunity to have their products and services be considered to be featured in the annual Pow Wow Pitch Box and on Pow Wow Market for socially-conscious customers looking to ‘Buy Indigenous,’ and will receive a free .CA domain courtesy of CIRA, and a 60-day free Shopify Trial.

For media inquires, please contact Pow Wow Pitch at hello@powwowpitch.org.

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CFDC of CIFN’s investment is providing early stage Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to business development tools and supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs by connecting them with necessary resources to further develop their businesses through financing, mentorship, and support.

In addition, CFDC of CIFN will also be present at Kamloopa Powwow as a Round 1 Judge and provide Mentors to the Top 10 pitchers, offering insight and expertise on how to strengthen pitches.

George Casmir, General Manager of CFDC of CIFN, expressed pride in the ongoing collaboration, stating, “CFDC of CIFN is proud to be partnering with Pow Wow Pitch for the third year in a row. We are committed to collaborating with the community on this initiative to support and spotlight Indigenous entrepreneurs in our community and to surround them with the tools, resources, financing, and ecosystem they need to start and grow thriving businesses. We look forward to supporting all the entrepreneurs who come out to pitch this year!”

Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch, echoed the sentiment of collaboration, emphasizing the shared vision to empower Indigenous entrepreneurship. “Collaborating closely with CFDC of CIFN, Pow Wow Pitch is proud to deepen our partnership within the Indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive celebration of Indigenous ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, amplifying the voices of Indigenous creators, makers, and businesses as they forge innovative paths for their communities.”

By investing in Pow Wow Pitch, CFDC of CIFN aims to contribute to the creation of new opportunities for fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs and to uplift their scale. This partnership exemplifies how Indigenous-led entities can support Indigenous entrepreneurship and work towards economic reconciliation in Canada. 

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth for current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About CFDC of CIFN

Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) promotes and provides community economic development support services to Indigenous people within the Central Interior of British Columbia. To continue growing and flourishing as a corporation, they strive to uphold the business objectives, maintain program goals, methods, structure and assist with Indigenous Human Resource (in business-related services) and Skill Development, that reflect experience, needs and background of their clients and communities and remain linked to the overall economic, social, political and development of the Indigenous people.

For more information, visit cfdcofcifn.com.

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MINI TIPI is a Canadian lifestyle brand that operates and manufactures its products locally in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. With the purpose of addressing the lack of authentic Indigenous-designed textiles. MINI TIPI is a brand label that also collaborates with Indigenous artists to create exclusive designs ensuring proper representation in the textile industry. Through their artist royalty program and giveback initiatives, MINI TIPI became a leader in Indigenous designed textiles, artistic collaborations and community involvement.

Expressing enthusiasm for their involvement, Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder of MINI TIPI, shared, “MINI TIPI is super excited to be part of Pow Wow Pitch. We’ve actually pitched three times, participating as entrepreneurs. To see the progress we have made from the opportunities we’ve received from Pow Wow Pitch is unbelievable. We love and support everything that Pow Wow Pitch does for entrepreneurs to give them that space and stage to stand out, dream big, and tell their story.”

Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch, emphasized the significance of partnering with alumni, stating, “partnering with our Pow Wow Pitch Alumni is a marker of growth that we strive for at Pow Wow Pitch. We are so thankful to Trisha and Mélanie for giving back to the community in this way. MINI TIPI understands the importance of reciprocity and investing in future generations.”

At the upcoming Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, MINI TIPI will judge the first round of the competition and mentor the top 10 pitchers of the competition. Additionally, they will award the Fan Favorite prize to the winning entrepreneur. This partnership underscores MINI TIPI’s commitment to championing Indigenous entrepreneurship and fostering economic reconciliation in Canada.

“By investing in Pow Wow Pitch, MINI TIPI aims to contribute to the growing community of support for Indigenous entrepreneurship,” said Mélanie Bernard, Co-Founder of MINI TIPI. “This partnership exemplifies how we can support Indigenous entrepreneurship and work towards economic reconciliation in Canada.”

Pow Wow Pitch and MINI TIPI invite everyone to join them in supporting the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs as they showcase their talent, innovation, and resilience at the Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth for current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About MINI TIPI

MINI TIPI is a Canadian brand which operates and manufactures its products locally in Gatineau, Canada with their team of eleven. Setting themselves apart by being leaders in creating authentic Indigenous designs and collaborating with Indigenous artists to create proper representation and celebrating Indigenous arts and cultures. Through their artist royalty program and giveback initiatives, MINI TIPI has become leaders in artistic collaborations, community involvement, and local manufacturing.

For more information, visit minitipi.ca.

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This year, Invest Ottawa will support Pow Wow Pitch as a local co-presenting sponsor of the Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch  and by engaging its employees as mentors and judges. 

“We are committed to becoming a better ally, supporting sustainable change, and empowering diverse entrepreneurs from every walk of life who drive our economic growth,” said Sonya Shorey, Interim President and CEO, Invest Ottawa. “We know the path to Truth and Reconciliation includes acknowledging the injustice and harm done to Indigenous people, past and present, and addressing the inequities and systemic barriers that persist. We are honoured to collaborate with Sunshine and Pow Wow Pitch to support community-led action, and help fuel the growth and success of Indigenous entrepreneurs today and tomorrow.”

“I am so proud Invest Ottawa is supporting Pow Wow Pitch to reach and support more Indigenous entrepreneurs,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “Having the hometown support of our community helps us stand taller as entrepreneurs so we can grow confidently knowing our community is rallying for the success of Indigenous entrepreneurs.”  

By investing in Pow Wow Pitch, Invest Ottawa aims to contribute to the allyship of the Indigenous entrepreneurship and support local entrepreneurs with their expertise. This partnership exemplifies how corporate entities can support Indigenous entrepreneurship and work towards economic reconciliation in Canada.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth for current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Invest Ottawa

Invest Ottawa helps accelerate your growth and success, leverage the best programs, people and places, and make your mark in Ottawa, a global tech hub and collaborative business community. We are a multifaceted organization ready to help you in venture development, global expansion, talent programs and services, research and development, and innovation collaboration.

For more information, visit investottawa.ca.

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Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, training and support, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard Canada, announced its collaboration with the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, with local partners Invest Ottawa, MINI TIPI, and ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub, taking place on Anishinābeg Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario on June 22, 2024. 

The 29th annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival takes place at Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous Experiences property located in Ottawa’s Green Belt. It is Canada’s only Indigenous Agri-tourism destination and working farm. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival features many Indigenous People’s Day celebrations, a competition powwow, and many other events that celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples!

For the ninth year, Summer Solstice has invited Pow Wow Pitch to come celebrate and put the spotlight on Indigenous vendors, entrepreneurs, artists, entertainers, filmmakers, and innovators attending the powwow.

How It Works 

To enter, vendors, attendees and entrepreneurs can pre-register for limited audition spots here: powwowpitch.org/summer-solstice, with a few spots reserved on the lottery for those who just turn up and want to pitch. To audition, entrepreneurs will have 1-minute to Pitch their ideas or businesses for a chance to win! 

The top 10 pitchers will be paired with mentors before pitching to the judges and the Summer Solstice community. Prizes include $5,000 for 1st Place, $2,500 for 2nd Place, $1,000 for 3rd Place, $500 for the Youth Prize, and $500 for the Fan Favourite. In addition, the 1st Place Winner will also get a Golden Ticket to the Turtle Island Finale to pitch for the Grand Prize of $25,000. 

“The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is thrilled to be hosting Pow Wow Pitch once again,” said Trina Mather-Simard, Executive Director & Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. “This incredible opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs started right here on our Storytelling Stage. Each year we are blown away by the brilliance of our Indigenous community and love to watch them confidently pitch and ultimately grow their idea into a successful business.”

“We are so thrilled to bring Pow Wow Pitch back to the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. Every year we are so inspired by all the vendors and artists,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is so special to us and the origins of Pow Wow Pitch; we are so proud to continue this partnership for the ninth consecutive year. Together, we’re not just creating a platform for Indigenous entrepreneurs, we’re shaping a movement that champions Indigenous innovation and resilience.”

All Indigenous entrepreneurs that pitch will also be automatically entered into the Turtle Island (North American) Pow Wow Pitch competition and will be welcomed into the Pow Wow Pitch community. All pitchers will get access to a free Indigenous Startup Program, have the opportunity to have their products and services be considered to be featured in the annual Pow Wow Pitch Box and on Powwowmarket.ca, will receive a free .CA domain courtesy of CIRA, and a 60-day free Shopify Trial.

Visit powwowpitch.org/summer-solstice to learn more and to pre-register to pitch.

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Today, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced the opening of its eighth annual Pow Wow Pitch competition to Inuit, Métis and First Nations entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. 

Through Pow Wow Pitch, Indigenous vendors, artists and entrepreneurs from Canada and the United States can pitch their businesses and business ideas virtually and live at pow wows and Indigenous festivals for their chance to join the Pow Wow Pitch Accelerator program and win more than $200,000 in cash prizes.

“Pow Wow is a place to meet, dance, sing, honour our culture and trade,” said Pow Wow Pitch Founder, Sunshine Tenasco. “Indigenous people have the ideas to make a difference in their communities, and Pow Wow Pitch is our platform to support one another as a community.”

How it works

Virtual: Between April 6th and June 21st, Indigenous entrepreneurs can submit a 1-minute video business pitch at www.powwowpitch.org/pitch as their entry into the Pow Wow Pitch Competition, or they can sign up and pitch live on Instagram through InstaPitch. Pow Wow Pitch will shortlist the top 80 Indigenous entrepreneurs as semi-finalists to receive mentorship, pitch training and compete in the virtual semi-final broadcasts for their chance to win $60,000 cash prizes and advance to the Grand Finale in October. 

In-Person: Pow Wow Pitch will also be on-site for Indigenous entrepreneurs to pitch live at the Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg on May 21st, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival in Ottawa on June 25th, and other major Indigenous powwows and festivals across Canada and the United States.  Entrepreneurs can pitch their business or idea for one minute to win cash prizes and advance to the Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale. 

The Finals: On October 19th, the top entrepreneurs from the virtual and live semi-finals will pitch to a panel of judges at the Grand Finale for the chance to win the top prizes: Alumni Prize ($5,000), People’s Choice Prize ($5,000), 3rd Prize ($5,000), 2nd Prize ($10,000), and 1st Prize ($25,000).  

All entrepreneurs who enter the pitch competition will join the Pow Wow Pitch community, get access to a free Indigenous Startup Program, access more than $1,000 worth of free technology, tools and support, and have the chance to have their products and services featured in the Pow Wow Pitch annual Mailer Box to 2,500 customers and on the Pow Wow Pitch Marketplace launching later this year for socially-conscious customers looking to ‘Buy Indigenous.’

Last year’s Winner, Smudge the Blades, used the competition to grow awareness and forge new collaborations. 

“Winning Pow Wow Pitch helped me get traction with major sports stores and distribution partners across Canada, gain coverage in news articles and Sportsnet, led to awesome collaborations with NHL Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, with new plans to work with the Shopify Build Native Team to revamp our website,” said Harlan Kingfisher, Founder of Smudge the Blades. “Through Pow Wow Pitch, I found friends and feel famous-even. People are recognizing the brand and me, which is helping us grow! It was an incredible experience and an amazing community.”

Powered by Partnerships 

To scale the Indigenous-led pitch competition across Turtle Island, Pow Wow Pitch is working with industry leaders who believe in the power of Indigenous entrepreneurship. RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard have signed on with significant multi-year support as Co-Presenting Sponsors of the initiative to allow Pow Wow Pitch to rise to its ambition to support every Indigenous entrepreneur.

“Shopify aims to bring more voices to entrepreneurship, and Pow Wow Pitch allows Indigenous entrepreneurs from all stages and intersections to share their dreams, beliefs, culture, and expressions of economic self-determination,” says  Kyle St-Amour-Brennan, Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program Manager at Shopify. “Pow Wow Pitch has built one of the greatest Indigenous entrepreneurial showcases anywhere, and we’re privileged and excited to continue our ongoing partnership and shared mission to empower more Native entrepreneurs from communities everywhere.”  

“Indigenous entrepreneurs drive innovation and change in their communities and across Canada,” said Garrick Tiplady, VP and Country Director at Meta in Canada, “We are proud to continue supporting Pow Wow Pitch and their incredible community of entrepreneurs through educational resources and funding.” 

“At Mastercard, we are committed to fostering an inclusive economy that benefits everyone, including the Indigenous community,” said Sasha Krstic, president of Mastercard in Canada. “We recognize that Indigenous entrepreneurs face disproportionate barriers and, in partnership with Pow Wow Pitch, we are proud to address some of their unique barriers and challenges to help amplify the success of Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country.”

For the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Season, Pow Wow Pitch is also supported by Silver Sponsors BDC, Canada Post, Export Development Canada, Futurpreneur, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Jelly Academy and NACCA, in collaboration with Seed Sponsors Best Buy, CIRA, MITACS, MNP, Sklar Wilton & Associates and the Women Entrepreneurs Knowledge Hub. 

“Entrepreneurship is an important tool supporting reconciliation, and it takes all hands on deck to support Indigenous entrepreneurs,” said Tenasco. “We are proud to continue our relationship with RBC, Shopify and Meta and kick-start our partnership with Mastercard as we build an ecosystem for Indigenous-owned vendors, startups and entrepreneurs.”

To learn more about the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch competition, visit www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/. 

To book an interview with Pow Wow Pitch Founder Sunshine Tenaco, or for more information, please contact hello@powwowpitch.org.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances growth through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity. For more information, visit www.powwowpitch.org.

About RBC Indigenous Financial Services Group

For more than 100 years, RBC has been building relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. We are committed to serving Indigenous governments, communities, organizations, businesses and individuals by creating opportunities for sustainable economic development through access to banking and capital, and individuals. RBC also provides donations and grants that support Indigenous interests. More information at rbcroyalbank.com/indigenous.

 About Shopify

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Proudly founded in Ottawa, Shopify powers over 1.7 million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Manitobah Mukluks, Cheekbone Beauty, Sisters Sage, Herbraids, Tania Larsson, and many more. For more information, visit www.shopify.com. 

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

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