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An unprecedented and unconventional philanthropic venture, dedicated to serving those who risk their life in public service
R^2 is an ecosystem of for-profit and non-profit entities united in enabling those who serve their country and community in extreme environments by advancing the science of human performance.
Currently, R^2 consists of two entities:
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riskandreturn.com
a for-profit early-stage Venture Fund
Accelerating new technologies that de-risk high-risk public service. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”58″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” el_id=”s04″ el_class=”responsive-about-row”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”cont-sec”]
riskandreturn.org
a non-profit Foundation
Enabling the endeavors of other philanthropic organizations that serve this community. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”s03″ el_class=”responsive-about-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”cont-sec”]
We create value.
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”59″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”cont-sec”] We are an experienced team that understands this community, and whom the community trusts. We honor that trust and leverage that understanding to accelerate new technologies and solutions toward greater social impact, and to help others assess and navigate the growing but often chaotic sea of goodwill. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”s05″][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” el_class=”cont-sec”]
We share a few core beliefs.
There are three essential principles to R2: [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_counter border_size=”2″ border_color=”#a4a4a4″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^21|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sol-community.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^sol-community|description^null” img_width=”126″ block_title_front=”Solution by Community” block_title_back=”Solution by Community” block_desc_back=”Effective solution generation will be accelerated by building and cultivating a renewed sense of community among those who know what it takes to serve in extreme environments.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_counter border_size=”2″ border_color=”#a4a4a4″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^101|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/power1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^power1|description^null” img_width=”126″ block_title_front=”The Power of Purpose” block_title_back=”The Power of Purpose” block_desc_back=”Re-uniting this community with a clear sense of purpose and meaning will catalyze the development of more effective solutions.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][icon_counter border_size=”2″ border_color=”#a4a4a4″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^20|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/asset-framing.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^asset-framing|description^null” img_width=”126″ block_title_front=”Asset Framing” block_title_back=”Asset Framing” block_desc_back=”While this community is deserving of assistance, it is not viewed as a group of victims. Rather, it is a national resource of human performance knowledge that is deserving of investment.”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeIn” disable_element=”yes” el_id=”s06″ css=”.vc_custom_1588196706511{background-color: #010101 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]
The Market
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn” width=”4/12″][icon_box border=”0″ title=”Largely Non-existent” image=”22″]To date, there is no market for high-risk public service philanthropy. Rather, that space is fragmented with a diverse myriad of functionally-oriented groups (veteran, law enforcement, clandestine officers, etc.). The prevalence of behavioural health conditions among first responders is 50% greater than the general population [source: SAMSHA Study, May 2018].[/icon_box][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/12″][icon_box border=”0″ title=”Growing but Modest” image=”26″]The “new economy” of post-9/11 groups is rapidly taking market share from legacy organizations (VFW, DAR, American Legion, etc.). However, and despite the 15% annual growth of post-9/11 organizations, veteran-based philanthropy remains modest at $3.6B (<1% of total American philanthropic giving). Only 14% of veteran-service organizations receive more than $250K in annual contributions [source: GuideStar reporting].[/icon_box][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/12″][icon_box border=”0″ title=”Traditional Legacy Approaches” image=”24″]Aside from veteran-founder VC, there is no venture-backed or hybrid approach to high-risk public service philanthropy. There is no program for PTSD screening or treatment for clandestine service officers retiring from the CIA [source: Third Option reporting]. [/icon_box][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/12″][icon_box border=”0″ title=”Uncoordinated and Inefficient” image=”25″]The “new economy” of post-9/11 groups is rapidly taking market share from legacy organizations (VFW, DAR, American Legion, etc.). However, and despite the 15% annual growth of post-9/11 organizations, veteran-based philanthropy remains modest at $3.6B (<1% of total American philanthropic giving).Only one of the 14-top rated veteran and military charities approaches this community as a resource [source: charitywatch.org].[/icon_box][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”s07″][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]
Our team is passionate about what we do.
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=”15″][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ult_team team_img_grayscale=”off” img_hover_eft=”” image=”id^49|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/robert-1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^robert|description^null” name=”Robert Nelsen” pos_in_org=”Founder”]Robert Nelsen is a co-founder and a Managing Director of ARCH Venture Partners. He joined ARCH at its founding and played a significant role in the early sourcing, financing and development of more than 100 companies, including twenty-three which have reached valuations exceeding $1 billion. [/ult_team][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ult_team team_img_grayscale=”off” img_hover_eft=”” image=”id^53|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Bob-2.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Bob|description^null” name=”Bob Kerrey” pos_in_org=”Board Chairman”]Bob Kerrey is Managing Director at Allen & Company. From 2001 to 2011 Mr. Kerrey was President of The New School, a university founded on democratic ideals and daring educational practices. From 1989 to 2001 Mr. Kerrey represented Nebraska in the Senate. Mr. Kerrey served as a U.S. Navy SEAL during the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the Medal of Honor.[/ult_team][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ult_team team_img_grayscale=”off” img_hover_eft=”” image=”id^51|url^https://www.riskandreturn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/jeff-1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^jeff|description^null” name=”Jeff Eggers” pos_in_org=”Managing Director”]Jeff Eggers is Managing Director of Risk and Return. He is co-author of the U.S. best-selling book “Leaders: Myth and Reality” and was previously the Executive Director of the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Following his military service as a Navy SEAL officer, he served at the White House as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.[/ult_team][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column]
