Shiroi Shaiza Sanyü, Co-founder of Nagaland based digital education company, NagaEd, has been named as one of this year’s Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), among a global group of leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle the world’s most pressing issues.

The award recognises social entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and impact investors whose work supports the UN Global Goals. Spanning 93 countries with 833 nominations, the MB100 represents a paradigm shift in the global business arena, NagaEd informed in a press release on Wednesday. The award in the profit and purpose space, celebrates outstanding business leaders helping to achieve the UN Global Goals.

NagaEd is the only company from North-East India to be recognised on this prestigious list. The company recently became the first from the North East Region to win the CII DX Awards where it won for Award for Best Practice in Digital Transformation.

The year-round MB100 programme, supported by EY, Hogan Lovells and Babson College, is designed to help these inspiring leaders increase their positive impact through pro bono services, tailored workshops, expert mentorship, storytelling and exclusive networking opportunities.

Commenting on the 2023 MB100, Tom Lytton-Dickie, Founder & CEO, Meaningful Business said, “Congratulations to Shiroi Shaiza Sanyü whose work at NagaEd is an inspiration to us all. We are at a critical juncture in the 2030 agenda and there is a lot of work to be done in order to achieve the Global Goals. Leaders like Shiroi provide a benchmark in the profit and purpose space, and we look forward to supporting their work as they continue to scale and make a substantial difference.”

Shiroi Shaiza, Co-founder of NagaEd, reflecting on the honour, shared, “This recognition is more than an accolade. It’s a call to action for all businesses. By intertwining our core operations with societal upliftment, we’re not only serving our communities but ensuring NagaEd’s sustained growth in an ever-evolving landscape.”