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Todd Anderson
PitchIt Podcast 48: Adam Nash, Daffy
45 minutes Posted Apr 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
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On episode 48 I talk with Adam Nash if Daffy. Daffy’s mission is to help people be more generous, more often. 

When talking to Adam you can tell this is beyond just a company for him, he has a passion for giving. While giving has always been a part of society, the last decade has seen the space skyrocket in popularity.

Adam and I discussed his extensive background in technology and startups, the mentality of working for a charity versus a for-profit company, the top reasons people forget to give even though they intend to donate, the technology that underpins Daffy, raising capital, and much more.

So without further ado, I present Adam Nash of Daffy. I hope you all enjoy the show and be prepared to learn:

  • Adam's journey to Daffy
  • What is a donor-advised fund
  • Why he chose to start a non-profit company
  • The technology that underpins Daffy
  • The biggest pain points in charitable giving
  • The mindset of giving and why people forget
  • Why the wallet is a game-changer in giving
  • Adam underestimated the mission and impact of giving
  • The first time he built a remote-first company
  • The authenticity of founder product fit
  • Why now was the right time for investors
  • Founders need to find the right type of investors for their company
  • Advice for fellow founders: "You have to be in it for the long term"
  • Favorite writer: Isaac Asimov
  • Last book read: The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby
  • And much more.

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