David Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, a global non-profit organisation empowering entrepreneurs to do the most good with their charitable giving. To date, they have pledged over $10 billion to charity and donated over $1 billion and have been recognised as one of the most high-impact charities. Operating globally across 40 countries, with more than 2,000 members who have committed to donating a percentage of their personal proceeds upon exiting their businesses to charity.
We discuss:
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose
00:16 – Meet David Goldberg — Founder of Founders Pledge
02:37 – From Startup to Philanthropy: David’s Early Journey
05:06 – How Founders Pledge Was Born — And What Makes It Work
06:20 – Rethinking Philanthropy: How to Give Strategically
13:14 – Why Traditional Markets Fail — And Philanthropy Can Fill the Gaps
15:08 – Tackling Climate Change Through Effective Giving
17:08 – Philanthropy’s Role in Global Health, Development & Existential Risk
21:34 – Why Entrepreneurial Diversity Matters in Philanthropy
22:27 – How Founders Pledge Keeps Members Engaged and Impact-Focused
22:54 – Expanding the Boundaries of What Philanthropy Can Solve
24:08 – Aligning Philanthropy with Intrinsic Values
26:16 – How to Maximize Impact per Dollar: The Case for “Impact Alpha”
28:41 – Funding Strategy: How Founders Pledge Does Due Diligence
35:11 – Donor-Advised Funds vs. Private Foundations — What You Need to Know
39:50 – What’s Next for Founders Pledge: New Frontiers in Philanthropy
47:30 – Final Reflections on Purpose, Giving, and Long-Term Impact
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