Theresa Preston-Werner Founded Omakase to Give People Curated Charity Options
It’s probably safe to say that given the chance, most people would donate more to charity. However, lack of resources, lack of time to do proper research, and general difficulty get in the way very often. Because of this difficulty, people overlook philanthropy in their busy lives. Cool person in technology Theresa Preston-Werner has founded a new startup that aims to take all the potential hassle out of charitable giving. Preston-Werner wants to make it so anyone can donate to well-run, effective charitable organizations without having to give it much thought. Her organization, Omakase, does all the research on charities for its users. Omakase researches to find the most effective and helpful charities so that donors never have to worry that a poorly run organization will waste the money they give. Omakase works on a monthly basis, meaning that all donors pledge a certain amount of money to give every month automatically. Preston-Werner likely believes this model will appeal to those looking for convenience, as it creates a “set it and forget it” mentality once someone pledges. Users sign up for Omakase’s curated charities through the web. Anyone who wants to donate but has Internet connection problems should call for home computer support. Read more »
