A World of Positive Returns

We seek to create a more equitable economy, promote responsible technology that improves lives, 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?

OUR STRATEGY

SPOTLIGHT

Omidyar

Network’s Statement Reflecting and Responding to Injustice

DISCUSSION

Tech Transparency Project @TTP_updates

RT @TTP_updates: In a new letter to Google CEO, organizations including @OmidyarNetwork & @OpenSociety criticize Google for placing charity…

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@TTP_updates @OmidyarNetwork @OpenSociety The greed of these foundations is disgusting. Eg there is no such thing a… t.co/DfLwErLxtY

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PERSPECTIVES

Our

Vision for the Future of Workers and Work

Our Vision for the Future of Workers and Work

Omidyar Network believes that dignified work enables dignified lives

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Unchecked Power: The Root of Big Tech Issues

Omidyar Network shares its point of view on creating a fair and competitive technology ecosystem by restricting big tech power.

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DISCUSSION

Omidyar Network @OmidyarNetwork

We joined a number of other leading philanthropies to call on Google to improve the way it sells and displays adver… t.co/xBzRn98Was

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Omidyar Network @OmidyarNetwork

Our partner @WIRED continues its series on the major tech platforms' #darkpatterns--these intentionally designed fe… t.co/Z6CtYfQ0zK

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Insights

Unchecked Power: The Root of Big Tech Issues

Perspective February 7, 2020

Omidyar Network shares its perspective on holding big tech accountable for its role in fueling inequality and enabling harmful practices.

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Newsroom

Omidyar Network Announces Initial Grants from COVID-19 Economic Response Advocacy Fund

Announcement May 27, 2020

Omidyar Network plans to award $1.5 million to groups working to realign the US’s policies and systems so they work better for everyone.

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From the Blog

Introducing the Ethical Explorer Pack

July 13, 2020

This toolkit is a direct response to the need we’ve seen and heard from makers and builders—as well as their collaborators—for a digestible, actionable resource to steward ethical tech.

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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.