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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 22 MIN

How Pledge 1% Sparked a Global Movement for Startup Philanthropy

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In this special episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld and Sameer Dholakia revisit the origins of Pledge 1%, the global movement helping startups build philanthropy into their business from the start.What began as a simple conversation in Boulder between Brad and Rally Software co-founder Ryan Martens grew into a worldwide initiative championed by Salesforce, Atlassian, Techstars, and thousands of founders who have pledged 1% of equity, time, or product to social impact.Brad and Sameer trace how a local idea became a global force for good, fueling billions in new philanthropy and inspiring the next generation of founders to make giving part of their growth story.Sameer Dholakia ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameerdholakia/  Pledge 1% ➡️ https://www.pledge1percent.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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