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Throughout their conversation, the theme of corporate responsibility resonated strongly with Benioff. He discussed Salesforce's 1-1-1 model—which allocates 1% of equity, profit, and employee time to philanthropic endeavors—as an integral part of their business ethos. Through this framework, Salesforce has engaged in significant social impact initiatives, emphasizing the importance of businesses taking on active roles in their communities.
Benioff underscored the potential for companies to not only reshape their internal environments but also to facilitate broader societal changes through responsible use of technology, echoing a call for other businesses to follow suit.