A World of Positive Returns

We seek to create a more equitable economy, promote responsible technology that improves lives, expand human capability, and discover the emergent issues that will shape our future

WHO WE ARE

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

To address today’s most salient challenges, we focus on:

REIMAGINING
CAPITALISM

Does the investee align with our core mission and values?

BENEFICIAL
TECHNOLOGY

Is the investee likely to achieve traction in its field?

DISCOVERING
EMERGENT ISSUES

Is the idea big enough to grow beyond its current size?

EXPANDING
HUMAN CAPABILITY

Is there a strong vision for where to go next?

OUR STRATEGY

SPOTLIGHT

How

is Omidyar Network Evolving to Meet Today's Challenges?

DISCUSSION

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Insights

Not Just a Job: New Evidence on the Quality of Work in the United States

Research Report October 23, 2019

Omidyar Network partnered with Gallup, Lumina Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create the first-ever Great Jobs Survey, a comprehensive measure of job quality in the US.

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Newsroom

WhatsApp is a Threat to Society. Here’s How to Fix It.

Article December 16, 2019

David Madden and Anamitra Deb share four ways the encrypted messaging platform can address the dangerous behavior that its platform is enabling.

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From the Blog

Looking to 2020: Five Emerging Trends that Will Drive Big Change in Tech

In Responsible Tech December 18, 2019

Anamitra, Madhukar, and Sarah share five trends that will help drive significant change in the Big Tech industry in 2020.

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Affiliates

We are proud to be affiliated with the following organizations, which were developed within Omidyar Network and have subsequently established themselves as independent entities. Additionally, we are proud to partner with Omidyar Network India, managing a high impact portfolio of bold entrepreneurs with a mission to create a meaningful life for every Indian.