What's Next in Tech and Philanthropy?

Looking at the future of tech and philanthropy with Jennifer Couldrey, Head of Upside Foundation, part of Future of Goodโ€™s Next Gen Philanthropy series

Why It Matters

Giving is changing and engaging Canada's fast-growing tech sector will become a massive part of philanthropy in the next decade. We must understand what's driving philanthropy in Canadian tech, how they give, and what trends are shaping their giving culture.

Youโ€™re filling a need with Upside Foundation: What is that need and why does it exist?

Generally speaking, tech isnโ€™t known as the most philanthropic sector. When people hear these huge valuations and what companies are raising, they wonder why itโ€™s not translating to donations.

 

Why is that?

Tech companies are not built the same way that traditional companies are built. They generally take a long time to get to profitability because theyโ€™re focused on scale.

 

Tell us about the Upside model. How does it work?

The theory is this: If tech companies are going to have a huge impact on Canada, how can we trade in the same value that they trade in? In other words, their equity or their ability to be worth a lot of money in the future. Our model works on the same timeline of value creation.

 

Walk us through the model.

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