Chase Adam at Startup School 2013

Y Combinator

Why leaders watch it

Watsi's founder on building a mission-driven nonprofit with startup discipline and focus.

Chase Adam, founder of the nonprofit Watsi, speaks at Startup School 2013 about building a nonprofit startup.

Takeaways

• Keep a mission-driven org lean and focused
• Run a nonprofit with startup methods
• Transparency builds donor trust

Topics: Startups & entrepreneurship, Founder & CEO stories

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