MASAMI
SATO
Creating a Impactful Giving Business and a Giving World
"Masami is authentic, speaks from the heart, and is driven by enormous passion and purpose."
Thaddeus Lawrence
The Global Impact:
Founder and CEO of B1G1 (BUY1GIVE1) that has created over 200 million giving impacts.
'The Power of Small' : 2-time TEDx Speaker — Masami's journey inspires audience of all kinds
Recognitions: Sustainable Business Award — Special Recognition for SDGs, and Finalist, Inspired Leadership Award
Thought-Leadership: Author of 3 books and curator of 2 International Bestsellers
Cultural Change: Fresh insights into the creation of a great company culture
“I believe that businesses with a real sense of purpose can change our world.”
~ Masami Sato
About MASAMI
Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons took her on a global journey. She became deeply concerned about the inequalities and other challenges that existed in the world. Since then, she has endeavoured to create real WIN-WIN connections across all cultures, people and organisations to realise a different world.
She has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001, starting and running several commercial enterprises all aiming to transform the way businesses are operated today. And by taking a completely new look at the power of giving, she founded B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) in 2007.
Masami's Journey
Masami’s career has followed her diverse talent and skills. She's been a teacher, translator, natural food chef (and a farmer!), author and award-winning entrepreneur as well as a mother of two teenage children. She is also a two-time TEDx speaker and is frequently invited to international events, podcasts and media interviews.
Masami’s approach to life is very different. She brings a new, almost upside-down strategy to everything she does.
She brings these new perspectives in topic such as effective giving (transforming the CSR concept), organisational change and corporate sustainability.
She also radiates her principles through her writing and speaking. She has authored four books including, ‘JOY - The gift of acceptance, trust and love’, ‘GIVING BUSINESS – Creating the maximum impact in the meaning-driven world’, ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World’ and 'LEGACY - the Sustainable Development Goals in Action'.
About B1G1
Masami is the CEO of B1G1 (www.b1g1.com), a global giving initiative that’s grown into a global movement. B1G1 helps businesses embed giving right into the heart of their everyday activities connecting them with more than 500 carefully selected high-impact giving projects.
Lead by Masami, the B1G1 giving movement has brought together more than 2,500 businesses and these businesses have created over 200 million giving impacts to date.
Watch Masami in action
An idea can transform the world.
And Masami shows you how every business and every person can have a profound impact on the world.
“To see Masami speak is both inspiring and moving, and she does it in such a humbling way. You can see why she is such a powerful influence for good, in so many businesses around the planet. I'd highly recommend the privilege of hearing Masami speak or hosting her for your audience.”
Harvee Pene
Author, TEDx Speaker
“Masami is able to form bonds with everyone, from the CEOs of major multinationals to the sustainable development thought-leaders.
She brings a human touch to serious issues.”
Jeremy Bentham
Shell Scenario Leader at Shell International
“Masami is a visionary, entrepreneur with heart. Her speaking style is so different from the usual - there's no hype - just a quiet, powerful message delivered in a way that absolutely engages and touches people deeply. Having Masami speak to any business group, network or community would be their privilege.”
Ryll Burgin-Doyle
Brand Strategist, Key Note Speaker
