Amy Lawson is the Chief Communications, Brand, and Corporate Affairs Officer for Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small- and mid-sized businesses served by the company, its partners, and accountants. Customers trust the finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitizing business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks, and governments, the digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means the company uses its time, technology, and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality, and the climate crisis.