Doing Good When We Do Well
We are calling on industry leaders to consider pledging a percentage of their future success to combat poverty and inequity in our communities.
Life Science Shares helps innovators and executives “share the wealth” in a way that is seamless, strategic, and often yields significant tax advantages. By pledging a portion of your future financial milestones—be it from an M&A event, an IPO, financing, income, bonuses, or board compensation—you turn your professional success into lasting, systemic impact.
Will you join your peers and make a commitment today? 
About Life Science Shares
Life Science Shares empowers individuals to pledge future wealth-building to fight poverty. Participants commit a portion of their earnings from transformative financial events to accelerate innovation and progress in the areas of basic needs, education, and economic opportunity. It’s a powerful way to bet on yourself, bet on our industry, and ensure that when we do well, so does our broader community.
How It Works
- Make a Pledge: Commit a percentage or amount tied to a specific financial event. You can make a pledge based on:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Stock Sales or Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
- Income: Salary, consulting, or other earnings
- Business Profits
- Commissions or Fees
- Bonuses
- Cash Contributions: Including annual gifts
- Board or Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Compensation
- Fulfill Your Pledge: Upon the realization of your pledged event, your contribution is allocated to support vital life sciences initiatives.
- Create Impact: Your generosity fuels innovative solutions to combating poverty at a systemic level via Life Science Cares, the industry’s collective effort to give back.
Why Participate?
By leveraging your financial milestones, you amplify your influence in the life sciences community, fostering a culture of shared success and innovation.
Make a Pledge Today!
Make your pledge today and join the movement. Together, the life sciences industry can be at the forefront of combating poverty.
Questions?
Contact Lianna Kushi at [email protected].
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