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openbusinesscouncil is a global corporate and business digital ID certification directory, marketplace and trade corridor platform working with business networks (chambers of commerce/trade associations), governments, tech ecosystems, leading universities, and organisations.

openbusinesscouncil allows its users and SME’s to grow their own businesses, find trusted clients and partners, digitally transform their companies and finance international trade. With its digital transformation platform, SMEs can improve their productivity, lower operational costs, access business intelligence services, and generate economies of scale and of scope. 
openbusinesscouncil provides a business and trade directory, digital identity certification, and a marketplace for more than 400 million businesses and SMEs around the world. Its directory, resources, and marketplace help businesses connect with each other to enhance their respective digital transformations and improve their outreach.

The platform has global collaborations and partnerships with University of Oxford, The EU AI Alliance, MasterCard, Department for International Trade, eTrade Alliance, United Nations Global Impact, Billion Strong, PHD Chamber of Commerce of India, USAID, Technology and Management Centre for Development, to name a few.

The platform has a significant digital footprint, having an access to global audience, including more than 10 million views on YouTube Podcast. 

openbusinesscouncil was founded in 2013 by Co-Founders Dinis Guarda and Hilton Supra to offer a global open business directory and resource hub and enable the businesses, organisation, governments with digital solutions and certification.
The first openbusinesscouncil Summit took place in November 2018.

Owing to the global pandemic crisis, the openbusinesscouncil Summit in 2020 was a virtual event. The aim of this Summit was to strengthen businesses, startups, and governments with digital transformation strategies and how to deal with the economic challenges and technology disruption due to COVID-19.

The platform launched its YouTube podcast series in 2019 with a focus on profiling global leading inspiring people, leaders, CEOs, authors, technologists, academics. The channel highlight ideas, products, inventions, software, books & solutions to the challenges/opportunities the world faces with the advent of Emergent Technologies Society 5.0, Digital Transformation, 4IR, AI, Blockchain, Metaverse, Fintech IoT. Currently, the platform has access to a network of more than 10 million global audience. 

openbusinesscouncil also announced its global partnership with eTrade Alliance (funded by USAID) in 2021 to offer Digital Corporate Identity and enabling trade finance and supply chain for its users across the world through its marketplace. 
The platform has also been able to make robust trade corridors globally with its collaborations and partnerships with economies including that of India, Turkey, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Vietnam, Pakistan, Israel, and China, to name a few.

SMEs often face challenges when operating on online platforms. Lack of digital skills and non-adaptive business models are frequent barriers. Data from the World Bank and OECD shows that online platforms are central to the digital transition of society and provide important channels for growth. 

openbusinesscouncil aims to create a network of global businesses, SMEs, enterprises, governments, academic institutions, financial organisations, NGOs, and individuals with its cutting-edge directory, resources, and marketplace to enhance their respective digital transformations and improve their outreach.

Openbusinesscouncil envisions a world where technological innovation and economic progress go hand in hand, creating a more inclusive and sustainable global society. They are committed to being a catalyst for change, fostering collaboration among industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Their vision is to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their real-world applications, empowering businesses and governments to adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

At the core of their vision is a belief in the transformative power of open ecosystems and interdisciplinary partnerships. Openbusinesscouncil aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, drive digital literacy, and promote ethical and responsible technology adoption. It seeks to inspire a future where innovation is accessible to all, where global challenges are met with innovative solutions, and where economic prosperity is in harmony with social and environmental well-being. 

Openbusinesscouncil provides a wide range of products and services tailored to empower businesses in the digital era. Companies have the option to certify themselves within the global digital directory, underlining their commitment to transparency, trustworthiness, and forward-thinking practices. By listing their organization, key personnel, products, and website, businesses gain increased visibility, strengthening their reputation and facilitating connections with a broader network of global partners.

The platform serves as a portal to a world of verified businesses, granting access to fresh opportunities and collaborative endeavors. Firms can tap into our trusted ecosystem to engage in business activities, establish strategic partnerships, and expand into global trade corridors endorsed by chambers of commerce and governments. Recognizing the financial requirements of businesses, Openbusinesscouncil offers access to financial solutions and trade finance resources, including valuable partnerships with institutions like MasterCard. With these tools and services at their disposal, businesses are poised to unlock their full potential and thrive in the contemporary and competitive digital landscape.