OpenIDEO is a social impact platform that inspires positive change through open innovation, design thinking, and collaborative communities. At OpenIDEO, their values and culture prioritize putting humans at the center of everything they do. They believe in the power of human-centered design to solve complex problems and have been pioneers in this approach for decades.

In 2010, OpenIDEO was created with the aim of democratizing this method and enabling people worldwide to spark innovation where it's most needed. OpenIDEO practices open innovation, recognizing the need for better ways to come together, share ideas, and coordinate action globally. They have built an open innovation model that allows people to break barriers, find support, and collaborate on ideas to create real change.

Their team consists of remarkable individuals who work to bring people together, both in San Francisco and around the world. By investing in community and creating spaces for diverse skills and perspectives, OpenIDEO accelerates the journey to impact. Over the years, OpenIDEO has engaged hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, generating nearly 19,000 ideas for good.

The power of their passionate community, building solutions, enlisting stakeholders, and encouraging aspiring innovators has had profound results. OpenIDEO's core values include making a positive impact, embracing optimism, taking action, practicing empathy, offering support, being open to new ideas, and fostering collaboration. By adhering to these values, OpenIDEO strives to create a better future together