Question 1

Why does Navid Moazzez give back?

Accepted Answer

Navid gives back because, in his words, "the most fulfilling success comes when you help others succeed too." Over 10+ years he has found that giving without expecting anything in return creates the most meaningful impact. Impact and service is one of his core values: "Success is meaningless if I am not helping others grow."

Question 2

How much does Navid give?

Accepted Answer

Navid gives 5% of his business profits to causes he believes in. Once the Navid Foundation launches, that giving runs through it.

Question 3

Which charities does Navid support?

Accepted Answer

Navid paid for a classroom at a school in Kenya through Village Impact, Stu and Amy McLaren's charity. He has also donated to other education-focused charities in developing countries, because education for kids is something he genuinely cares about.

Question 4

Does Navid offer lower prices in some countries?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In 35 countries, Navid's programs cost 10% to 30% less through parity pricing, matched to local buying power.

Question 5

How can I suggest a cause?

Accepted Answer

You can suggest a cause by sending Navid a message through the contact page.

Question 6

What did Navid donate in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Navid paid out of his own pocket for a classroom at a school in Kenya, through Village Impact. The charity was called World Teacher Aid at the time, and its handwritten thank-you card is on this page.

Question 7

What is Village Impact?

Accepted Answer

Village Impact is a Canadian charity founded by Stu and Amy McLaren that builds schools in rural Kenya. It started in 2009 as World Teacher Aid.

Question 8

How did Navid pick Village Impact?

Accepted Answer

Navid met Stu and Amy McLaren at Jeff Walker's PLF Live event. He gave to a school because education creates ripple effects for generations.

Question 9

How does Navid support local people when he travels?

Accepted Answer

While traveling through countries like Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and Indonesia, Navid has connected with local communities and found ways to support people facing difficult circumstances. He calls those experiences more rewarding than any business achievement.

Question 10

What did Navid learn in Petare?

Accepted Answer

In Petare, one of the largest barrios in Latin America, Navid met people with almost nothing who showed him more kindness than he had found in many wealthy places. It taught him that wisdom exists everywhere, and that you can learn from anyone, whatever their background.

Question 11

What is the Navid Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Navid Foundation is a foundation Navid plans to launch to educate the next generation of creators and founders, starting with teaching kids and teenagers about AI in the countries he travels to. It has not launched yet.

Question 12

Does Navid accept donations?

Accepted Answer

Navid does not accept donations yet. Nothing will take donations until the Navid Foundation is set up as a registered nonprofit.

Question 13

Where will the Navid Foundation be announced?

Accepted Answer

Navid will announce the Navid Foundation in his newsletter first, and you can subscribe here.

Navid Moazzez's impact around the world