Anthony and Susan Wood created the WoodNext Foundation to make grants and investments that would advance human progress and remove obstacles to a fulfilling life.
Anthony is an entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist. The CEO and founder of the TV streaming platform company Roku, Anthony also previously invented the digital video recorder (DVR) and launched the digital video recording company ReplayTV. Anthony and Susan both grew up in Texas and attended Texas A&M University, leading them to develop deep ties to the state.
WoodNext funds a range of initiatives in Texas, as well as national and international efforts, that address mental health; homelessness; economic opportunity; youth services; neurological, cardiovascular, and other conditions; physical sciences; recovery from disasters; and nature conservation.