Profit for Good: Driving Social Impact with Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy

Imagine a world where every business transaction creates positive change. Where startup founders measure success not just in profits, but in lives improved. Where investors seek returns in both financial growth and social impact.

This isn't just a dream – it's the reality being shaped by innovative entrepreneurs and thoughtful philanthropists. Join us for an evening of insight and inspiration as we explore how business success can be leveraged for meaningful social impact.

Over light refreshments and in great company, you'll experience:

• Practical Insights: Learn how to build and scale businesses with social impact at their core
• Technology for Good: Explore real-world examples of how innovation is addressing global challenges
• Effective Giving Strategies: Discover approaches to maximise your philanthropic impact, whether you're a startup founder or a high-earning professional
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with leaders at the intersection of business and social impact
• Open Dialogue: Engage directly with our speakers in an interactive Q&A session

Speakers

Our event features two panels, each sharing their experience creating positive change through business.

Entrepreneurship for Good: Discover how businesses are built with social impact at their core:

1. Jenny Chung (Chief of Staff at Humanitix): Learn how Humanitix is transforming event ticketing into a force for good, redirecting profits to high-impact charities worldwide.
2. Sarah Qian (Founder of Compassion Creamery): Explore how Compassion Creamery is revolutionising the dairy alternative market with the world's first oat creme cheese, proving that sustainable innovation can be delicious.
3. Kristi Riordan (Co-Founder and CEO of Harvest B): Understand how Harvest B is addressing global sustainability challenges through innovative plant-based proteins, reshaping the future of food.

From Profit to Philanthropy: Explore strategies for translating business success into effective giving:

1. Robert Rawson (Co-founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote): Hear how a doctor turned serial tech entrepreneur and author channels his startup successes into social impact with effective philanthropy.
2. Rohan Wolfers (Managing Director at Pacific Equity Partners): Gain insights into how a leader in private equity is combining high-finance expertise with impactful philanthropy in global health and development.

Event Schedule

• 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM: Arrival and Networking
• 6:10 PM - 6:15 PM: Welcome and Introduction
• 6:15 PM - 6:50 PM: Panel 1 - Entrepreneurship for Good
• 6:55 PM - 7:30 PM: Panel 2 - From Profit to Philanthropy
• 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Further Networking

Who should attend?

This event is designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and anyone interested in the intersection of business success and social impact. Whether you're looking to start a socially conscious business, align your career with your values, or maximise the impact of your giving, you'll find valuable insights and connections here.

Refreshments

Canva Space has kindly provided catering for the event. Attendees can enjoy grazing boards featuring fresh breads, veggie sticks, vegan dips, fruits, and accompaniments. A selection of soft drinks will also be available.

Your hosts

This event is brought to you by organisations dedicated to maximising positive impact:

• Giving What We Can: A global community of effective givers that provides research, advice and support to help donors give more effectively: givingwhatwecan.org
• Effective Altruism Australia: Facilitating tax-deductible donations to highly effective organisations: effectivealtruism.org.au
• EA Sydney: Fostering the effective altruism movement locally: easydney.org

Tickets

Don't miss out! Our previous events have consistently sold out well in advance of the day. This is a catered event with limited spaces available so we strongly recommend securing your ticket early using our Humanitix booking link.

Additional information

By attending this event you accept to adhere to our event code of conduct: givingwhatwecan.org/codeofconduct 

Please contact us at sydney@givingwhatwecan.org for any accessibility needs or questions