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Build giving into the way you build.
Thank you for joining us during Colorado Startup Week!
Whether you’re in Colorado or anywhere in the world, Pledge 1% offers a simple way to build generosity into the value you create. Signal to investors and potential employees that you are building a company with social impact embedded in its DNA from the start.
Building in Colorado?
Colorado founders and investors get extra support for the pledges that matter most locally.
Pledge 1% Colorado, a locally stewarded initiative of Community Foundation Boulder County, helps Colorado founders and investors build generosity into growth through equity, profit, and carried interest, including opportunities to direct future charitable value toward Colorado communities.
This year, join 150 Founders for 150 Colorado, a campaign to inspire 150 local commitments in celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary.
Join the Movement
Fill out the form below. Whether you’re ready to pledge equity or just want to learn more, this is your starting point.
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How it works
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Pledge
Pledge
As a new business Founder, the first step is to take the pledge. Taking the pledge signals your intent to make impact a part of your business. We’ll send you the resources you need to get started!
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Engage
Engage
Now it’s time to ramp up your social impact efforts and propel your pledge to action. Engage with the Pledge 1% community and resources, collaborate, learn, and share insights.
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Inspire
Inspire
Become a force multiplier. Announce your pledge, share your impact stories. Spread the word and inspire others. Help us grow the Pledge 1% movement and create lasting change.
Join the Global Movement
Why Founders start early
- Signal values early to investors, employees, and partners
- Bake impact into your company DNA before you scale
- No upfront investment – grow your impact as you grow your business
- Learn from fellow founders who have been in your shoes
- Avoid retrofitting later, when there’s more complexity
Pledge 1% meets you where you are—and grows with you.
Benefits of being part of Pledge 1%
- A simple, proven framework
A simple, flexible framework based on giving a portion of equity, profit, product, and/or employee time for creating positive social impact. - Practical resources
Playbooks, templates, and guidance to help you take the next step. - Access to a network of founders
Learn from and connect with purpose-driven founders globally.