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Date Published
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Admas Kanyagia
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1351
Language
English
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Summary

DigitalOcean is a values-driven organization that focuses on simplifying cloud computing and fostering community within the global developer and entrepreneurial communities. The company has developed a culture of giving back to society through various initiatives such as Hollie's Hub for Good, partnerships with builders making an impact, and employee-led commitments. Hollie's Hub for Good is a platform that supports nonprofits by providing infrastructure credits, cash donations, and visibility into their efforts. DigitalOcean has committed to allocating 1% of its pre-IPO equity valuation, around $50 million, to expand this initiative over the next 10 years. Some projects supported by Hollie's Hub for Good include QuestaGame, EVE list, and Trusted World. DigitalOcean also supports various other initiatives such as BigBlueButton, an open-source virtual classroom that enables effective remote learning. The company has donated $25,000 to the project, which will help promote awareness, advocacy, research, and collaboration amongst the community. In addition to these efforts, DigitalOcean launched a charitable match program for employees in 2021, committing to matching up to $150,000 of qualifying employee donations. This initiative has allowed employees to double their impact on causes close to their hearts. DigitalOcean encourages nonprofits actively fighting to improve health and education, reduce inequality, or spur economic growth to register their projects on Hollie's Hub For Good. The company is committed to continuing these efforts into the future and finding new ways to impact its community for good.