The Birth of DonorSee

So in early 2016, Glyer returned to the U.S. to pitch an idea to investors — a smartphone app that uses visual media to connect Americans with urgent needs overseas, allowing them to skip the middleman and give directly to the cause of their choice. One round of funding and six months later, DonorSee was born. When you give on DonorSee, you are giving directly to a specific need. Within a few days, you receive a video showing exactly what your money accomplished, often with a personalized “thank you” from the beneficiary. The problem is a silly one to have, especially considering Americans are itching to donate to causes around the world.

The Regulation Obstacle

Although DonorSee has seen a lot of success , they have run into a familiar problem for similarly innovative companies such as Uber and Airbnb: Government overreach. But despite this hurdle, Glyer is bullish for the future of DonorSee. Glyer believes that this new model could completely change the way people donate their money for the better. And when sustainability is on everyone’s minds, a little change can go a long way. DonorSee might very well be the future of charity, and the future looks a lot closer than we thought. Photo: Flickr / enki22