Not Just Bake Sales: The $400B Nonprofit World—And the Data OS Powering It

Most people underestimate nonprofits. They’re not small or slow—they’re a $400B U.S. engine (trillions globally) that run on trust. Our guest Cyrus Kazi, co-founder & CEO of Quantably, explains why trust is a data problem—and how his team built an “operating system for impact” that finally connects collection, analysis, and reporting.

We cover:

• The multi-tool mess: why orgs juggle 17–25 disconnected apps—and what to do first
• Data strategy > data entry: collecting only what serves outcomes (Theory of Change, operationalized)
• Quantably’s “Impact LLM”: automated analysis for CEOs, CFOs, fundraisers—no stats degree required
• Reporting that donors believe: SROI, audit-ready narratives, and younger data-native donors
• GTM that works in this sector: partner  ...