Your business creates impact
Signal to investors and potential employees that you are building a company with social impact embedded in its DNA from the start. We invite Techstars founders to join Pledge 1% and our global community of purpose-driven leaders. It’s free!
Why Founders start early
- Signal values early to investors, employees, and partners
- Embed 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 framework based on giving a percentage 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.
How it works
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!
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.
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.
Get more info
Let’s get acquainted! Tell us a little bit about your company and we’ll send you information on how to get involved.