Our mission is simple: accelerate good.
Who We Are
Where tech meets social impact
Fast Forward empowers nonprofits building tech for humanity. Founded in 2014 by Kevin Barenblat and Shannon Farley, Fast Forward is the first and only nonprofit accelerator for tech nonprofits. We firmly believe that technology has the power to solve some of the world’s biggest problems — especially when harnessed by those close to the issue. Since 2014, we’ve supported tech nonprofit builders with funding, resources, and partnerships. Because their success moves us all forward.
As of 2026, Fast Forward has accelerated 100+ organizations whose work has impacted 415 million lives and raised $1.4 billion in follow-on funding.
415M
lives impacted by our portfolio since 2014
$1.4B
raised in follow-on capital by our portfolio
85%
of our portfolio have a proximate founder
“We need tech nonprofits. We need organizations that are pursuing innovation and technological excellence without the drumbeat of shareholder value in their ears at all times.”Kevin Roose, Journalist and Podcast Host, The New York Times
