This organization provides a secure, nondownloadable software platform where workers can confidentially deposit internal concerns regarding potential misconduct. The platform facilitates anonymous matching of deposited information to build collective evidence and de-risk disclosures. Psst offers triage support, connecting individuals with legal, media, and psycho-social resources for strategic action planning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Employees who witness unethical or illegal practices within their organizations often lack a secure and anonymous channel to report these concerns without fear of retaliation. The absence of such a platform can lead to the suppression of critical information, hindering accountability and potentially enabling further misconduct.
Solution
Psst offers a secure, centralized platform where individuals can anonymously deposit information regarding potentially illegal or unethical workplace practices. The platform's technology scans submissions to identify patterns across workplaces and industries. When a significant issue emerges, Psst's team of legal experts and storytellers helps bring that information to light, while protecting the anonymity of the original source. Psst also provides strategic legal counsel, mental health resources, and connections to others who have faced similar situations, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the process.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of employees and insiders across various industries who possess information of public interest regarding unethical or illegal workplace conduct.
Features
- Secure, anonymous information deposit into a centralized "Safe"
- Pattern recognition technology to identify trends and connections across submissions
- In-house legal counsel providing privileged advice and strategic options
- Referrals to mental health experts and peer support networks
- Collaboration with trusted journalists to investigate and publicize vetted stories
- Media strategy development to maximize impact and ensure source protection
- Support for outreach to government and companies to drive policy changes and oversight