David Chadwick: Creating a Safer Fraternity and Sorority Experience

Creating a safer fraternity and sorority experience is possible! As a student-athlete at Valparaiso and Rice, David Chadwick realized that his experience had very little to do with external factors – facilities, equipment, fans – and everything to do with intangible things – teammates and coaches, culture, and personal relationships. In an entrepreneurship class, he envisioned a digital solution to answer a challenge he faced: the need for a safe and confidential way to bring feedback to leaders in seats of power. That solution evolved into RealResponse, which now has 200+ clients, from colleges and universities to sanctioning bodies and integrity units, and a reach of more than two million people. Chadwick leads a team of world-class professionals, many of whom are former student-athletes themselves. In episode 592 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why David transferred from Rice University to Valparaiso, how an entrepreneurship class planted the seed for RealResponse, what he learned from conversations with over 200 athletics directors, why it's hard for students to give honest feedback to people in power, how RealResponse helps to create a safer fraternity and sorority experience, how you can create a healthy, accountable culture on your teams or chapters, new features that they are considering at RealResponse, and advice for other college students who want to start their own business. Enjoy!