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We’ve all seen the ads. Charlize Theron, George Clooney, or Richard Branson invite us to a fantastic experience. If it’s not that, then it’s a chance to win a supercar or even a house. Of course, we’re talking about Omaze. It seems so perfect that many ask themselves: is Omaze a scam? To answer this question, let’s go back in time and understand how the company started.
How Omaze started
Ryan Cummins and Matthew Pohlson have worked in foundations and charities for years. The two lifelong friends also loved working in the media industry. Their CVs are impressive. They worked with Bill Clinton’s foundation and created the Girl Rising documentary, directed by Oprah. This bit of film led to a non-profit organization for women’s education. So, the two had great connections with celebrities.
But, this world wasn’t perfect, and frustration is a crucial part of Omaze’s origin story. Cummins and Pohlson love basketball. Since they were friends with the wealthy, they attended exclusive auctions. One prize was a chance to hang out with Magic Johnson, and the two idolized him. But, it cost more than $15,000. So, they couldn’t afford it.
