🤝 What is a Social Capitalist?
A social capitalist is an innovative approach to corporate giving that bridges individual philanthropy and organizational impact.
The Investment Parallel:
- Individual level: Angel investors → Philanthropists
- Organizational level: Venture capitalists → Social capitalists
How It Works:
Next Jump and the High Performance Community (HPC) empower selected individuals with $100,000 annually for life to support causes they believe in, with:
- ✅ Complete autonomy
- ✅ Full transparency
New vs. Old Approach:
- Traditional: Boards, employee matching, slow decisions
- Social Capitalist: Agile, risk-taking, learning-focused
Core Cycle: Take risk → Reflect → Iterate
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