Chase Adam at Startup School NY 2014

Founded in 2012 by Chase Adams, Watsi operates as a crowdfunding platform that channels 100% of donations directly to medical treatments in 19 countries, uniquely distinguishing itself as the first nonprofit accepted into Y Combinator. The organization achieved explosive 1,070% growth in its first year by launching via Hacker News and securing backing from investors like Paul Graham and Vinod Khosla, all while maintaining a strict focus on transparency and patient value over top-line revenue. Despite facing infrastructure challenges in developing nations and the complexities of fixed medical costs, Watsi continues to scale its mission under Adams' vision of a global community where universal connectivity guarantees the fundamental right to healthcare for everyone.