We're built to help do more good, it's really that simple

From how we operate to what we focus on, we’re different to most nonprofits. Our CEO Murti explains more below.

Meet the
Amazing Team Behind Pledges

Murti

20 Years of startups. Self taught coder/designer. Most recently founder of Streamlabs.com that sold to Logitech in 2019. If you ever want to have a conversation about life's big questions, buy Murti a drink!

Cassius

As a product designer, Cassius creates successful digital products by weaving together the threads which connect people, business, and technology. He's worked with fast-growth startups like Bumble, Facebook, and Riot Games; and has spoken at Imperial College London, The Dutch National Bank, and MIT.

Gauher

Gauher Aftab, COO at Pledges Inc, has over 15 years of experience scaling businesses and social impact organizations. He previously served as Country Director in Pakistan for Generation: You Employed and Chief Strategy Officer at CarFirst, acquired by Naspers Ventures in 2019. Aftab is also involved in community service and authored the 'Paasban - the Guardian' comic book series to counter violent extremism among Pakistani youth. He holds a BA from Knox College with a double major in Economics and Mathematical Finance.

Sanam

A development sector professional has over 15 years experience in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, in various capacities. From the development of projects to implementation, Sanam has worked across a range of projects and programs, over the course of her career. With a keen focus on education, child rights and gender rights advocacy, Sanam believes in the power of people and activism.

Meet the
Amazing Team Behind Pledges

Sanam

A development sector professional has over 15 years experience in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, in various capacities. From the development of projects to implementation, Sanam has worked across a range of projects and programs, over the course of her career. With a keen focus on education, child rights and gender rights advocacy, Sanam believes in the power of people and activism.

Gauher

Gauher Aftab, COO at Pledges Inc, has over 15 years of experience scaling businesses and social impact organizations. He previously served as Country Director in Pakistan for Generation: You Employed and Chief Strategy Officer at CarFirst, acquired by Naspers Ventures in 2019. Aftab is also involved in community service and authored the 'Paasban - the Guardian' comic book series to counter violent extremism among Pakistani youth. He holds a BA from Knox College with a double major in Economics and Mathematical Finance.

Murti

20 Years of startups. Self taught coder/designer. Most recently founder of Streamlabs.com that sold to Logitech in 2019. If you ever want to have a conversation about life's big questions, buy Murti a drink!

Cassius

As a product designer, Cassius creates successful digital products by weaving together the threads which connect people, business, and technology. He's worked with fast-growth startups like Bumble, Facebook, and Riot Games; and has spoken at Imperial College London, The Dutch National Bank, and MIT.

$1200

Average cost per student that enables them to get an entry level tech job

$5 million

Total funding pledged by founders for technical training in 2022

7000+

Students currently enrolled in bootcamps supported by Pledges

$990

Average salary post graduation within a 1 year period

$14,400

Financial impact (annual salary) per student within the first year