Change.org Raises $25M in Series C Funding

The video discusses Change.org's unique approach as a mission-driven, for-profit company. It highlights the diverse investor base, long-term strategy, and the use of private secondary offerings instead of an IPO. The revenue model is based on native advertising, allowing organizations to sponsor campaigns. Change.org maintains platform neutrality, enabling petitions from all political spectrums. The video also explores the potential for Change.org to expand beyond petitions, leveraging its user base for broader social impact initiatives.

What was the primary focus for Change.org when involving a large number of investors?

• Raising money as quickly as possible

• Ensuring short-term profits

• Avoiding any financial investments

• Spending time on long-term interests

How does Change.org differentiate itself from typical Silicon Valley startups?

• By avoiding any form of investment

• By focusing solely on profit

• By being a non-profit organization

• By being mission-driven and for-profit

What is a key aspect of Change.org's business model regarding investor returns?

• Immediate high returns

• Long-term financial returns without an IPO

• No financial returns expected

• Returns only through public offerings

What is the primary revenue model for Change.org?

• Native advertising

• Subscription fees

• Donations

• Selling user data

How does Change.org ensure neutrality on its platform?

• By being an open platform for all issues

• By restricting petitions to non-political topics

• By allowing only liberal petitions

• By endorsing specific political campaigns

What is the long-term vision for Change.org beyond petitions?

• To transform the way elections occur

• To become a traditional news outlet

• To become a social media platform

• To focus solely on environmental issues

How does Change.org view the role of petitions in its business model?

• As a replacement for traditional media

• As a minor aspect

• As a core part of the model

• As a temporary feature