TalkTz began in the apparel world where we developed a technology that allowed people to scan our label to follow our t-shirt’s supply chain journey and see its environmental impact. During a meeting in the charity space to showcase our T’s, I suddenly realized this technology could serve charities in a completely different way.

What started out as a sustainable label evolved into a tool to transform charity t-shirts into an ongoing platform for engagement, giving organizations a new way to connect with their communities and create value. Supporters wear their shirts, spark meaningful conversations, and with a simple scan, those moments lead directly to whatever outcomes matter most to the charity — from driving donations and volunteer sign-ups to boosting merchandise sales and more. Every scan turns conversations into actions, all tracked and measured through our dynamic multi-link app and real-time dashboard. With every wear, each shirt has the potential to deliver results that extend far beyond the initial event.

For me, that’s what makes this meaningful. It’s about building something to help charities transform everyday support into measurable impact, turning supporters into advocates, one t-shirt at a time.

Josh Gelder
Founder