A World of Positive Returns

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

EXPANDING
HUMAN CAPABILITY

Is there a strong vision for where to go next?

OUR STRATEGY

SPOTLIGHT

How

is Omidyar Network Evolving to Meet Today's Challenges?

DISCUSSION

Omidyar Network @OmidyarNetwork

The #EthicalOS toolkit helps IT leaders consider the ethical implications of AI as it becomes more commonplace in s… t.co/NpGtHGfVkr

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There are 250 million learners around the world who have finished their schooling – yet aren’t able to read or write well and lack the skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century. Omidyar Network commissioned a new report to evaluate what might be necessary to enable, scale, and sustain Equitable EdTech on a national basis.

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Newsroom

The Importance of Catalytic Capital

Article August 7, 2019

Omidyar Network’s Mike Kubzansky joins Rockefeller’s Raj Shah and MacArthur’s Julia Stasch to highlight the important role philanthropy can play in making investments in impact-oriented entrepreneurs who might otherwise not have access to sufficient capital.

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From the Blog

Power in the Palm of Your Hand: How Asia Transforms Screen Time into Learning Opportunities

In Education August 13, 2019

Eliza Erickson and Erin Simmons share insights from the “Scaling Access & Impact: Realizing the Power of EdTech” Country Reports for China and Indonesia.

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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.