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The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019, continues to reverberate globally in 2023. This work explores the multifaceted impact of the pandemic on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the evolving dynamics and challenges that have emerged as the world adapts to the ongoing crisis. The pandemic disrupted progress towards several SDGs, most notably in the areas of health, education, and economic inequality. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic wrought a profound impact on entrepreneurship and social change, catalyzing a surge in digital transformation, the rapid rise of innovative startups addressing pandemic- specific needs, a notable shift towards remote work and collaboration technologies, and a heightened focus on healthcare and biotechnology innovation. Entrepreneurs also leveraged this moment to champion social impact initiatives, with startups addressing issues like food insecurity, mental health, and community support. The pandemic further heightened environmental awareness and sustainability concerns, necessitated policy and regulatory adaptations, spurred interest in supply chain resilience, and triggered shifts in consumer behavior, propelling new business models. The imperative of mental health and well-being drove the growth of digital mental health services and wellness products. Collectively, COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of entrepreneurship and fostered a renewed emphasis on social change and adaptability. However, Lockdown strained SDG 3 (Health), education disparities setback SDG 4 (Education), economic inequalities hindered SDG 10 (Inequality), COVID-19 posed questions for SDG 13 (Climate), gender equality (SDG 5) faced new challenges, and international cooperation (SDG 17) strained. Yet, the pandemic fostered innovation and resilience in alignment with SDG 9 (Innovation). Hence this work emphasizes the necessity for continuous research into the effects of COVID-19 on entrepreneurship, social change, and the need for policy initiatives to address the evolving impact on SDGs. As the world navigates with immediate health concerns and the pandemic's enduring consequences,it highlights the value of strategies that prioritize health, education, economic recovery, and climate resilience in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future, even a midst persisting challenges.