Pave is a community where individual investors unlock the potential of people early in their careers through an innovative social-financial agreement. On Pave, prospects are young, driven individuals seeking to raise funding to further their Jobs and Education, pay off student debt, or pursue a career opportunity, all with the goal of taking their careers to the next level. This funding comes from backers, who are accomplished individuals looking to put their success and experience to good use. Under the terms of the Pave participation agreement, prospects accept a one-time payment from backers in exchange for committing to share a small, affordable percentage of their income over a period of time (e.g., 5 to 10 years). Since backer and prospect interests are aligned, some backers may also provide career guidance, mentorship, and networking connections to promote the success of their prospects.