In Her Own Words: Stacy Cline Advocates for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Originally published by Bizwomen
By Ellen Sherberg, Bizwomen Contributor
Bridging the digital divide was challenging pre-pandemic but when work from home became the new normal, that divide widened. Stacy Cline and her GoDaddy colleagues are determined to bridge the gap.
"There is no doubt that the pandemic both exacerbated the digital divide and exposed digital inequities. Even prior to the pandemic, it was evident that entrepreneurs in underserved communities often faced additional barriers to success.
It is true that there are people across the country who do not have access to capital, have little equity, and face unreliable internet. It’s possible they don’t have a support network or simply don’t know where to start.
At GoDaddy, we are relentless advocates for inclusive entrepreneurship and believe anyone should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of owning and running a successful business. Using our expertise in building websites, establishing a digital presence, and helping small business owners, we launched Empower by GoDaddy in 2017 by partnering with diverse nonprofits around the world to reach entrepreneurs who otherwise haven’t had access to proper tools, resources, and networks.
