James Citron

James Citron's passion is to inspire companies and nonprofits to make a positive impact on the world, a mission fueled by personal and professional experiences.

As the former CEO of Pledge, James led the company in partnering with mission-driven organizations and individuals to raise billions in funding for over 2 million nonprofits globally, with a focus on charitable initiatives like evacuating people from Afghanistan, providing clean water, planting trees, and distributing meals to those in need.

Prior to Pledge, James had a successful entrepreneurial career, leading companies from inception to significant revenue milestones, with notable successes in exits and executive roles in startups.

His diverse professional background includes being an angel investor in startups led by female and diverse founders, backing successful ventures like Twilio, SendGrid, and Uber that have gone public.

James has been recognized for his innovation and inspiration, having won awards for being one of the most innovative companies, an inspiring brand, and forming key partnerships in business.

Apart from his professional endeavors, James is a passionate basketball fan, a proud father, and shares the responsibilities of raising his children with his partner.