I love Founders Pledge concept. By embedding the giving pledge at the beginning of each entrepreneurial journey I know that my chosen charities will automatically benefit from my (and others’) focus on my new business ventures. It really is a win win situation.
Edward Wray co-founded Betfair in 1999 and was its first Chief Executive. He also set up the business in Australia. He became Chairman in 2006. Betfair floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 2010, valued at £1.4bn. He has twice been named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Ed stepped down from his role as Chairman of Betfair in 2012, and currently holds Directorships at Funding Circle (the peer-to-business lending site) and LMAX Exchange (the world's leading exchange for FX), is Chair of the Development Board of the charity YouthNet, and is a Trustee of Nesta. He is an active Angel investor.