James Citron, Angel Investor

James Citron is CEO of Pledge, a platform powering generosity by enabling mission‑driven companies, nonprofits, and individuals to unlock billions in charitable funding worldwide. Under his leadership, Pledge has supported over 100,000 nonprofits, providing clean water, meals, trees, and emergency relief while pioneering the first donation platform to absorb credit card fees so that 100% of contributions reach their intended causes. A three‑time entrepreneur, James has built and scaled companies from pre‑revenue to $100M in annual revenue, leading teams of up to 400 employees. He previously founded and exited multiple ventures, including Mogreet, and has been backed by leading investors such as Silver Lake, Blackstone, and Zoom. His work has been recognized with awards for innovation and impact, and he is a frequent speaker at global forums, including CES and the United Nations General Assembly. As an angel investor, James has supported startups led by female and diverse founders, with several portfolio companies achieving public listings. His investments include Twilio, SendGrid, Uber, Canva, GreenWealth, and Pledge, reflecting his commitment to technology that drives both growth and positive social change.