Coefficient Giving has millions for AI safety nonprofits — but can't find founders
AaronBergman18 · x · 2026-09-28
80,000 Hours episode #254 features Max Nadeau of Coefficient Giving's Technical AI Safety team discussing Project Tailwind: funding ambitious AI safety nonprofits. Dozens of org ideas are drawn up with millions available, but talent is the bottleneck. Topics include common founder mistakes, why AI safety needs outsiders, for-profit vs nonprofit, and his top 6 AI safety ideas to fund.
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