While the challenges feel overwhelming, we can be the change.
Jeremy Meltzer is Founder & CEO of i=Change, Australia's fastest-growing social impact start-up that bridges worlds between online businesses and NGOs.
In partnership with over 400 brands like Camilla, Pillow Talk and Clarins, from an idea 8 years ago, i=Change now works with Australia’s largest retailers and NGOs, has already raised over $7 million, $1 at a time, impacting the lives of up to 1.5 million people in Australia and globally.
i=Change is a certified B-Corp, has won two Australia Post ORIAs and was voted one of 50 most innovative start-ups in Australia.
In his early 20’s, Jeremy lived in Havana, Cuba, where he saw significant violence against women. He felt helpless to impact such a complex issue, yet knew he had to try.
Jeremy imagined… what if the power of our purchases could create a new and sustainable funding stream for best-practice NGOs, by making it simple for businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey by giving back to people and planet?
9 out of 10 Australians now want to shop brands with a clear purpose beyond product. For businesses, giving back in this fragile time - driven by consumers - is emerging as a powerful driver of growth, and helping brands grow.
With a focus on empowering women & girls and now also mitigating climate change, i=Change is leading a purpose-driven business movement, helping businesses meet consumer’s expectations to back brands committed to building a better world.
Jeremy has given a TED Talk on ending violence against women, and been featured in VOGUE and SKY News. i=Change has won numerous social impact awards, including two Australia Post ORIAs (the Online Retail Industry Awards), Lift Off’s ‘Star of Social Impact’ and Finder Award’s ‘Best Shopping Innovation’.
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Jeremy speaks on sustainability, the purpose-led consumer and the unique data highlighting why impact-led business will become the only relevant model of business. He is passionate about bridging worlds between the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, and the largely untapped opportunity this represents to powerfully connect consumers to brands, while funding best practice NGOs with deep expertise in creating social and environment change.
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WWF-Australia Conversations: Jeremy Meltzer
In the latest episode of the #WWFConversations Series, Dermot O'Gorman (CEO, WWF-Australia) sat down with CEO and founder of i=Change, Jeremy Meltzer to discuss how the convergence of the not-for-profit and private sectors can help us address the global challenges we face in today’s world. As an early adopter of integrating Environmental and Social Governance into business strategy, a trend now widely embraced by brands, leaders and companies alike, Jeremy talks at length about how the positive aspects of capitalism in the private sector can be applied to the not-for-profit sector to drive and sustain donations.Far exceeded my expectations. Would strongly recommend this training. ... keep reading The Australian Trade Commission, USA
Jeremy Meltzer's work with i=Change is a shining example of how corporate responsibility can meet humanity in a powerful way. His message is both motivating and reflective. What sets Jeremy apart is his deeply personal message and unwavering commitment to make life better for the people he touches. His work is a testament for all businesses to drive meaningful change through corporate social responsibility. I highly recommend Jeremy’s presentation to any business looking to make a real difference in the world.
Highly useful. I literally watched my progress throughout the day. Very impressed. I will never present the same way again.
Dynamic, passionate, purveyor of a great story made relevant for our audience. Our team was very inspired.
A very inspiring talk. Many of his words stayed with me for days. I am now looking at my business in a new and exciting light
Jeremy Meltzer's one day executive presentation skills training module was one of the most useful and effective training days I have ever undertaken.
