Alexis Ohanian interviews Watsi.org (YC W13) founder Chase Adam: Meet the future of philanthropy

by Y Combinator9/1/2013

Alexis Ohanian sat down with Chase Adam of Watsi.org recently

Watsi.org is one of the most impressive non-profits I’ve seen and also the first to go through the ranks of Y Combinator. The work they’re doing to crowdfund life-changing medical care for anyone in need for as little as $5 at a time is absolutely awesome.

How awesome? 100% of every donation funds medical care and the org is so dedicated to complete transparency they’ve got a live public spreadsheet online with every financial record.

Meet the future of philanthropy. With accountability like this, you’ll never drop another nickel in a random jar.

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