Category: Impact
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Scaling Innovation for the New Era of Making: Autodesk Foundation at AU 2025
Reflecting on a decade of impact at the Autodesk Foundation, we see that the most complex challenges can be addressed when innovators are equipped with the right tools and resources. Our portfolio of nonprofits and startups is at the forefront of shaping the new era of making. We saw this in action at Autodesk University 2025 as portfolio organizations brought the new era of making to life in classes, on stage, and in…
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FY24 Impact Report: A message from Autodesk Foundation leadership
Reflections from Autodesk Foundation Executive Director Christine Stoner and Managing Director Jean Shia on the FY24 Autodesk Foundation Impact Report.
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The Bridges to Prosperity story at AU 2023
During Autodesk University 2023, Autodesk highlighted its partnership, through the Autodesk Foundation, with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) to address a critical global issue: more than 250 million people lack safe access to healthcare, education, and employment because they cannot cross rivers safely.
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Connecting designers and makers with Autodesk tools and support for success
Autodesk Research and the Autodesk Foundation together support exceptional people and organizations to do extraordinary things. Learn how three Autodesk Foundation portfolio organizations lean into Autodesk’s expertise to advance impact in the latest Autodesk Research blog.
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Meet the innovators who inspire us
In 2022, the Autodesk Foundation partnered with the Autodesk Gallery to spotlight leaders from our portfolio in Spectrum—an interactive exhibit showcasing innovators who are transforming Autodesk industries for good.
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How sustainability, philanthropy, and finance align: An interview with Debbie Clifford
Autodesk Foundation Executive Director Christine Stoner sat down with Debbie Clifford, Autodesk's chief financial officer and Foundation board chair, to learn more about her motivation, inspiration, and passion for her work.
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The Autodesk Foundation expands its board of directors
The Autodesk Foundation welcomes three new members to its board of directors: Trenton Arthur, Vice President, Product Management, Autodesk, Inc.; Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Sales, APAC, Autodesk, Inc.; and Dara Treseder, Chief Marketing Officer, Autodesk, Inc.
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Unlocking new opportunities for people hard-hit by automation and globalization
Automation and globalization are two of the biggest forces shaping the future of work and our wider society, with gross inequities between winners and losers. To address these inherent inequalities, we back systems and solutions that help at-risk workers prosper in the era of automation. Jean Shia, Head of Portfolio & Investment The Autodesk Foundation…
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Impact Measurement & Management: One size does not fit all
Impact performance has increasingly become a powerful brand differentiator and a meaningful new dimension of overall performance for all types of investing. Intentional strategies around how to measure impact have become central to a successful impact-oriented approach to investing. Indeed, measuring and reporting impact is one of the most important ways for any mission-driven organization…
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