We build open|inclusive|equitable
software as a Commons resource.
Platform Commons Foundation is a nonprofit organization that builds inclusive platforms to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
The rise of the Platforms Commons
Platforms have radically disrupted businesses as we know them. Platform companies such as Amazon, Uber, Netflix and the likes have significantly impacted economies and societies, not only by displacing some of the world’s biggest firms but also by transforming our social fabric.
More than 30% of global economic activity — some $60 trillion — could be mediated by digital platforms in six years’ time. When that happens, we envision collectives co-owning these platforms to drive population-scale change as an alternative to corporation run platforms.
What makes Platform Commons Foundation
The People
The Idea
The Code
The Constitution & Licenses
The Users
The Data
The rise of the Commons
The commons, the cultural and natural resources, are accessible to all members of society by design; however, the intellectual commons, or General Intellect is not.
Intellectual Commons loosely translates to everybody’s knowledge + technology advancements of society. This technology could either be the foundation of wealth accumulation in the hands of the few; or could be harnessed by collectives.
We chose to share, so that everyone wins!
Platforms are not neutral, their architecture demonstrates core values.
At PCF, we have transparent policies on privacy, security, fairness, citizen participation, accessibility, affordability, inclusiveness, democratic control and good governance.
Prashant Mehra
Co-founder
Platform Commons
The Commons Platform is designed to drive change at scale.
The platform enables actors from civil society, government and markets for a common purpose.
Satyam Gambhir
Co-founder
Platform Commons
We build tech platforms
that are open-source for governments and community-owned organizations.
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