About Next Round
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We're on a mission with disease and climate change
Our Why
In this episode of Next Level Up, John Headlee talks with Daniella Tedesco, Co-Founder of NextRound Philanthropy, about how her team is rethinking philanthropy by channeling donor-advised funds (DAFs) into early-stage, high-impact startups.
Daniella shares her journey from politics and venture capital to building a model that connects mission-driven founders with donors eager to maximize both impact and ROI.
You’ll discover:
🌱 Why traditional VC timelines leave out promising startups in healthcare, climate, and education
💡 How donor-advised funds can bridge the gap and fund breakthroughs earlier
📊 The difference between giving to charities vs. investing in startups solving the same mission
🤝 How NextRound is unlocking new capital for underfunded founders
🔮 The future of philanthropic investing and the hurdles that still need to be overcome
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👉 Learn more about NextRound Philanthropy: https://nextroundphilanthropy.com
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CataCap helps mission-driven ventures raise patient capital from donor-investors, DAFs, foundations, friends, and family through a simple donate-to-invest model. Apply to raise through Next Round — your details go to the group's leaders and into CataCap for review.
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- Go live at $50K+
- Returns flow back to supporters