Why wouldn’t someone make the pledge? Given it’s structured solely around an exit event I see no reason for anyone to veto given they’ll already be receiving some serious pocket money… The Founders Pledge represents a far more concrete intent to “do good” beyond generic CSR mantles and creates a win/win/win for the Triple Bottom Line of business conduct. It’s a fantastic initiative and I expect a myriad of authentic, people-centric founders sign-up.
Ry Morgan is Co-Founder & CPO of Unmind, a B2B mental health platform. Unmind provides clinically-backed tools and training to improve people's mental wellbeing – creating healthier, happier, more human organisations.
His prior venture, Yomp (from which he also pledged), was acquired in early 2016 by a global employee benefit provider. A big fan of almost all things tech/startup, Ry is always happy to connect with those passionate about the early-stage ecosystem. x