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Jonathan Chew · · 1 min read

The companies that do more than meet the bottom line

Generating revenue is paramount for any company worth their salt, especially for startups where survival isn’t always guaranteed.

For some firms, the mission is to take it a step further with solutions or services that not only earn money, but serve the greater good, for the people that need it most. Whether it’s using tech for underserved communities or building specific products to make disadvantaged people’s lives better, these companies are looking at more than just the bottom line.

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BillionBricks

Housing

BillionBricks builds sustainable housing solutions that create more energy than they consume, serving lower-income communities. Founded in 2013 by Prasoon Kumar, the company initially launched an emergency shelter called WeatherHYDE, before coming up with the BillionBricks home, a housing unit that comes equipped with solar panels. This has helped it to provide sustainable, eco-friendly, and affordable homes, launching the first few projects in the Philippines.

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Jonathan Chew

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