About us
We call ourselves Samaritan, or ‘Sam‘ for short. We‘re trying to make it more accessible to be a good samaritan in a cashless world.
Our story
The concept of Sam has been brewing for some time, inspired by the fact that many charities continue to rely on cash collections or other less efficient methods for donations. We recognised the potential for a more straight-forward approach, but didn't have access to the technology required to make this possible. We wanted to make it as easy as possible for anyone to collect money for charity, anywhere, at anytime - but how?
In 2023, a breakthrough came with Apple's introduction of Tap-to-Pay on iPhone, opening the door for us to turn our vision into reality. This was the catalyst we needed, and it marked the beginning of Sam's journey.
Registering the company in the latter half of 2023, we have dedicated ourselves to crafting a platform specifically for charitable organisations for all forms of fundraising in a digital age. Our initial collaborations with several charities have yielded overwhelmingly positive feedback, affirming our belief in Sam's potential.
We are on the cusp of publicly releasing our mobile app, with our online platform, the Sam Hub, set to follow closely. Our commitment to supporting charities remains a priority as we are constantly thinking of new ways to improve our platform and add features that can bring even more value than we already provide.
Our mission and vision
We believe in fostering positive change by enabling charities and fundraisers to accomplish their goals. Our mission is to better charitable approaches with convenient and innovative technology.
Who are we?
Our team is made up of 3 individuals, all based in Melbourne, Australia. As young entrepreneurs we each bring a range of experiences to create something truly impactful. As a collective, we have drive, passion, and technical knowledge.
Joe Sinclair
Co-Founder
Joe has over three years of experience in risk consulting, specialising in financial services. He is also the developer and founder of the backyard marketplace mobile application, Sprout. Joe brings invaluable knowledge in compliance, risk mitigation, and a passion for technology into the charity space.
James Dale
Co-Founder
An ex-Apple engineer, co-founder of the HAGS app (acquired by Snapchat), and owner of Friday Technologies. James has an incomparable skill set when it comes to technical insight, mobile application development, and user-centric design skills.
Chad Horton
Co-Founder
Chad has gained valuable experience from working in finance, insurance, and education technology. Most recently he has been a lead software developer and business analyst, building his knowledge not only in hard skills but also in soft skills. He is also an athlete on the Australian sport climbing team.