A Journey for Democratic Renewal
What distinguishes Trust Here is our ambitions. This is not a pilot destined for a shelf. We are deliberately scaling the movement behind social trust with the explicit aim of becoming a global platform for strengthening democracy.
Our founders and leaders have a track record of scaling bold ideas: our chairman Johann Koss and founder Ric Young once took the intuition that play could transform children’s lives and built Right to Play, which now reaches millions across fifteen countries. In the same way, Trust Here aims to elevate social trust to the status of a core democratic indicator, on par with GDP or crime rates.Social trust, the belief in others’ trustworthiness is a cornerstone of thriving societies, shaping our lives and communities. In this video, Ric Young, Founder of Trust Here, discusses its impact and introduces a platform that will enable cities to measure trust and turn insights into action.
We believe in the power of communities. Because everyone becomes more impactful than anyone.
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The Team
At Trust Here, our strength lives in the people behind the name — the ones who build trust not as an idea, but as a daily practice. We are proud of our team: researchers, designers, technologists, and community builders who show up every day with integrity, empathy, and curiosity.
They embody what we stand for — that trust is built through connection, collaboration, and care. Their work shapes not just data or projects, but the social fabric that holds communities together. Together, they remind us that the most powerful form of intelligence is collective, and that when people move with purpose, everyone becomes smarter than anyone.
Christine Fløysand | Managing Director
Strategic and purpose-driven leader with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of government, private sector, and international collaboration. Specialize in driving sustainable innovation and leading transformative projects that deliver measurable societal impact. Passionate about turning visionary ideas into actionable solutions, and building trust across stakeholders to accelerate sustainable transformation.
Ric Young | Founder
Ric Young, founder of Trust Here, is recognized as one of Canada’s leading practitioners and thinkers in the field of social change over the past 25 years. He has also founded one of the world’s first social innovation think tanks focused on transformational social innovation. Working with government, non-government, corporate and community leaders, he has been the architect of numerous initiatives to address some of society’s most complex and pressing challenges. He is a fellow of The Royal Society of Arts and was awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to society. And he was recently adopted as a respected elder by the Maasai tribe.
Johann Olav Koss | Board Chair
Johann Olav Koss, an Olympic speed skater turned philanthropic leader, is the founder of Fire A, a venture capital firm that specializes in ESG and sustainable businesses, demonstrating his commitment to using his extensive investment experience for social good. As the visionary behind Right To Play, he has successfully leveraged the power of sport and play to foster positive development in children, with the organization reaching millions globally. His innovative approach in integrating ESG factors into investment strategies showcases his dedication to sustainable development and his exceptional ability to drive meaningful change across various sectors.
The central question is: will we turn to one another … or will we turn on one another? You can make a difference. Right here. Right now.
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Contact Us
We are as ambitious about addressing social trust as the world has been on addressing climate change. If you believe increasing social trust is paramount in this day and age, you have come to the right place. Get in touch with us to find out how we can work together on this big task.