Why Adam Nash and Daffy are Transforming How We Approach Charity

In this episode of 'Tame the Mobile Beast,' host Tom Butta sits down with Adam Nash, CEO and Co-founder of Daffy, to delve into the inspiration and growth behind this innovative financial platform aimed at enhancing charitable giving. 

Adam reveals how Daffy is reimagining philanthropy by tackling two critical challenges that often prevent people from giving: financial uncertainty and choice paralysis. By allowing users to set aside money for charitable causes proactively, Daffy makes it easier for people to meet their philanthropic goals without the usual stress and guilt associated with last minute charitable contributions. 

The conversation also touches on the emotional connections people have with their charitable activities, emphasizing how understanding these human insights can considerably improve product design and user experience. Adam’s broader vision for Daffy extends beyond a simple donation platform. He sees it as a communal space where individuals can connect, inspire each other, and amplify their collective impact.

For anyone interested in the intersection of technology, personal finance, and philanthropy, this episode offers a rich exploration of how modern solutions can make giving both simpler and more meaningful.

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Guest Quote

“ 60M [American] households give to charity every year. It's more than half a trillion dollars a year, about 2% of GDP. And yet it had been underinvested in because really people just focused on the act of donating versus the more fundamental goal people had. And so we really started tackling this idea of what if we built an app like that, used all this modern technology, all these capabilities, and made it very easy for people to automatically put aside money every month so that when they want to give, they have that money.” – Adam Nash

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Time Stamps 

01:07 Meet Adam Nash, CEO of Daffy

01:39 The concept of giving and Daffy's mission

05:47 The birth of Daffy

08:24 Designing for human emotions

10:57 The role of technology in giving

15:29 The story behind Daffy's name

18:12 Adam Nash's personal journey and passion

23:11 Connecting people through giving

25:57 How to amplify impact

29:05 Understanding and engaging members

33:14 The power of early evangelists

37:56 Rapid Fire Questions

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Links

• Connect with Adam Nash on LinkedIn
• Check out Daffy
• Connect with Tom Butta on LinkedIn
• Check out the Airship Website