GIVEN helps companies find and support people’s causes on Facebook. Given.org aims change the way companies give to causes online.  Why give in secret when they can now give publicly and build that fan base at the same time.  It gives companies the ability to publicly sponsor fundraising initiatives – whether they are being led by employees, fans or customers.  This offers companies a new way to engage with people on Facebook and support worthwhile causes. For fundraisers GIVEN offers a whole new world of potential sponsors beyond their existing network of family and friends. GIVEN helps people raise money from over 20,000 companies that currently have a presence on Facebook.

Lucian came up with the idea after his friends became tired of him asking them to support his various charity initiatives.  He felt guilty asking them for more money and wanted to make the life of the fundraiser more simple.  Then came http://www.Launch48.com.  Lucian had the opportunity to pitch this idea to a room full of top people that had volunteered their weekend to build a web business over a weekend (in just 48 hours).  The idea was picked as one of 6 web businesses to be developed.  Then a fantastic team of 20 people gathered together to complete what you see today in just 48 hours.  There was a wealth of experience – management consultants, strategists, designers (Evisua.com), developers, marketers and entrepreneurs.  Companies represented included Acturis, BraveNewTalent.com, Evisua, JustFDI, KatalystLabs, Meerkatalyst, 7digital, RiVO Partners, O-BIT Telecom, Webremix and WeComeOne.