aboutus

Who We Are

The idea for ZapMeNow.org was first conceived of in the Summer of 2006 by a group of self-professed
“geeks”, and like-minded professionals, that identified a gap in the world of scientific research. After a
series of late-night philosophical discussions over dinner, we reached the conclusion that something must
be done to fill this void. Spearheaded by our Founder and President, David Filmore, we resolved to utilize
the awesome power of democracy and innovation to lead the way towards the construction and research
into the futuristic gadgetry the world has always dreamed of.

What We Do

We direct donation dollars on behalf of the community towards the scientific research projects of their
choosing. Through in-house research and consultation with experts, our board of directors fund programs
that offer the highest likelihood of success in each of our focused areas of research. And report the
progress back to our donors through regular newsletters and updates.

How We Do It

Regular RFPs (request for proposals) will be issued to solicit and assess promising research opportunities
that satisfy our primary goal of technological advancement. After reviewing and interviewing applicants
about their proposals, the board of directors will then grant funds to the most worthy candidates.
Agreements between ZapMeNow and beneficiary organizations will secure shared royalties for new
discoveries, and revenues generated will be reallocated to future ZapMeNow projects. In this way, we are
ensuring the long-term health and continued growth of the foundation.

Mission Statement

Through the democratization of science it is our desire to speed to the future in the most responsible and
thoughtful way possible. To allow the public to vote and donate money in support of research initiatives
they choose, whatever they are most passionate about. By allowing the public to decide on and fund
scientific programs we hope to speed the advancement of innovative products and new technologies in
areas that may otherwise be overlooked. And thus improve humanity’s overall scientific understanding
and knowledge base.