Giving: Purpose Is the New Currency

Do you give to charity?

Do you give enough?

Those two questions defined Alexandre Marss journey from venture capitalist to activist. In 2013, Mars began a worldwide journey to learn from people on the ground. He saw a world that was already changing. Fueled by a passion for social change, young people everywhere donated their time and money, but it wasnt enough. There was a barrier to giving. People didnt know what nonprofits were trustworthy and didnt have the time to do the research. Giving became a burden instead of an encouraging and joyful practice.

Marss solution? Epic, a foundation that sends 100 percent of user donations to rigorously vetted charities while reporting its impact in real time. But this isnt just Epics story, this is about a movement driven by our deep-seated desire to give. Its about how the benefits of technologyincreased connectedness and transparencycan amplify impact. Its about holding our new centers of powermultinational corporationsaccountable. Its an urgent call to action: give more, give better.

100% of the author's proceeds will go the Epic portfolio organizations to help disadvantaged youth.