Venture Capitalist Pledges Full Personal Wealth to Charity Through Book Pre-Orders
April 3rd, 2025 7:00 AM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Nick Cooney's innovative book launch promises $100 charitable donation for every pre-order, challenging readers to make an immediate social impact while exploring psychological barriers to helping others.

Venture capitalist Nick Cooney is transforming the traditional book launch into a philanthropic event by pledging to donate $100 to high-impact charities for every pre-order of his upcoming book, 'What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More'.
Cooney's unprecedented commitment means he will contribute funds to support programs addressing extreme poverty, animal suffering, and environmental protection. The founder of Lever VC has committed to donating until his personal liquid assets are completely depleted, demonstrating an extraordinary level of dedication to charitable giving.
The book itself explores the potential for meaningful social change through minimal personal investment, examining psychological obstacles that prevent individuals from taking action to help others. By directly linking book sales to charitable donations, Cooney is providing readers with an immediate opportunity to create tangible positive impact.
Publisher Gretchen Young of Regalo Press sees the initiative as an innovative approach to book marketing, noting that social media campaigns and influencer collaborations are already generating significant interest. The publishing house, known for its commitment to philanthropy, supports authors who seek to create broader social change through their work.
Cooney's approach challenges conventional book launch strategies by prioritizing social impact over traditional sales metrics. His willingness to completely divest his personal wealth underscores the book's core message about individual responsibility and the potential for meaningful intervention in global challenges.
The book will be available on April 15th, with pre-orders accepted through Amazon until April 14th. Each pre-order represents not just a potential for personal knowledge, but a direct contribution to addressing critical global issues.
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