Category: Impact

  • 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.

    Impact

  • 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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  • Over-the-left-shoulder view of MASS Design Group employee looking at building designs on two monitors, sitting at a desk. Individual is wearing glasses and a blue polo, with his right hand operating the mouse and his left hand resting on the keyboard.

    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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  • Portrait photo of Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Executive in Residence, Schmidt Futures, and member of the Autodesk Foundation Board of Directors—wearing white v-neck shirt and smiling.

    Meet the Autodesk Foundation’s newest board member, Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

    The Autodesk Foundation welcomes Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg to its board of directors. Executive Director Christine Stoner sat down with Wanjiru to discuss her motivations for joining the board, the unique opportunity for impact in corporate philanthropy, and gender equity in Africa.

    Impact
  • Amped Innovation worker wearing hi-viz orange branded jumpsuit and matching hardhat holding solar panel during rooftop installation, looking into the distance.

    FY23 Impact Report: A message from our directors

    Reflections from Autodesk Foundation Executive Director Christine Stoner and Managing Director Jean Shia on the growth and trajectory of the Autodesk Foundation as featured in the Autodesk Foundation fiscal year 2023 impact report.

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  • Autodesk Foundation logo - black text, white background

    New video highlights how the Autodesk Foundation catalyzes industry transformation

    The Autodesk Foundation supports innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Watch our new overview video to learn how our unique approach to philanthropy is catalyzing industry transformation globally.

    Impact
  • Photo grid. Headshots of Christian Benimana, MASS Design Group; Etosha Cave, Twelve; Amy King, Pallet; Megan O’Connor, Nth Cycle; Nithya Ramanathan, Nexleaf Analytics; and Jason Wang, FreeWorld.

    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.

    Impact
  • Graphic lockup with headshots and titles of Debbie Clifford, Autodesk CFO and Foundation board chair, and Christine Stoner, Autodesk Foundation Executive Director.

    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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  • Graphic lockup of three new Autodesk Foundation Board members: Trenton Arthur, Vice President, Product Management, Autodesk, Inc.; Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Sales, APAC, Autodesk, Inc.; and Dara Treseder, Chief Marketing Officer, Autodesk, Inc.

    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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  • Bridges to prosperity trail bridge

    FY22 Impact Report: A message from Autodesk Foundation leadership

    Image courtesy of Bridges to Prosperity By Christine Stoner, Executive Director, Autodesk Foundation and Jean Shia, Managing Director, Impact Investment and Management, Autodesk Foundation At a time when humanity is reeling—from the pandemic and its aftershocks to the scorching effects of climate change—we find reason to hope in the vision, tenacity, and innovation of the…

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