While the challenges feel overwhelming, we can be the change.
Jeremy Meltzer is one of Australia’s most influential social entrepreneurs and the Founder of i=Change, a world-first tech platform that transforms business into a force for good.
Launched in 2016 with no tech background, just a relentless vision, Jeremy built i=Change into a platform that’s raised over $12 million, partnering with Australia’s biggest brands to fund life-changing NGO projects focused on empowering women and girls, and supporting the environment.
His work has empowered millions and earned features in VOGUE, Sky News, and a TED Talk.
A walking masterclass in resilience and heart-centred leadership, Jeremy is redefining the intersection of profit and purpose - showing what’s possible when business is brave enough to care.
Talking Points
Building a Purpose-driven Business
What was the conviction for Jeremy - with no tech experience - to build a social enterprise tech platform that’s now been adopted by hundreds of businesses, raising over $12M and impacting over 2 million people globally?Building a Purpose-driven Business
Jeremy’s powerful talk is an extraordinary example of ‘knowing your why’ as the fuel for resilience, grit, and finding creative solutions when all you hear is ‘no’.
What’s the opportunity to re-imagine our businesses and create cross-sector partnerships that build loyalty and unique value, especially as pressures mount for entire industries to become net-positive contributors to people and planet.
With practical strategies for moments when the goal seems a distant dream, Jeremy shares his experience bridging social impact with commercial success - inspiring audiences with what’s possible when we commit, plan and galvanise those around us to achieve audacious goals.
Resilience, Grit and Knowing Why
What does it take to build something out of nothing? Resilience and grit? Yes, and something else. You must know ‘your why’. Jeremy explores ‘our why’ as the ultimate fuel, to power us through moments of deflation, adversity and even defeat.Resilience, Grit and Knowing Why
NGO’s do complex work that requires changing hearts and minds. Their resilience is an extraordinary example of walking alongside stakeholders and listening deeply, to understand what motivates people with very different views. These skills, especially in a polarised world, can profoundly shift how we approach challenges, work with teams and define success.
Understanding what many overcome each day - especially women and girls in the developing world - can be a powerful reminder of our relative privilege. This reminder can renew our passion, appreciation and gratefulness for what we have. Stories that move us, or even break our hearts, can gift us with the resilience and determination to never give up. Jeremy shares this – and more.
Impact Leadership: Navigating complexity with a mission-driven mindset
From visiting NGO impact leaders in some of the most challenging regions globally, Jeremy shares insights from leaders trying to solve complex social and environmental issues.Impact Leadership: Navigating complexity with a mission-driven mindset
How do leaders navigate complexity with head and heart, why does it lead to more successful outcomes, and matter now more than ever?
How can businesses adapt to fast-changing environments and stay mission-focused in an uncertain and polarised world? How can we look beyond the horizon and ‘pull forward the future’ to remain innovative, competitive and relevant?
With lessons from his own journey building a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration and purpose, Jeremy articulates a new vision for leadership and success - that reflects our common humanity in a complex world, at this fragile time in history.
Video
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.
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.
Jeremy’s story was inspirational and moving. He clearly and effectively articulated this growing movement and the opportunity. His innovative business model to create social change through corporate ‘giving’, helps my team understand the benefits and impact our customers could have on extremely worthwhile causes around the world. Jeremy has a natural and very engaging presentation style, which stirred many positive emotions within my team and myself.
Everyone was riveted to their chairs, the screen and your message. Really moving, and well-tailored to our audience!
What a powerful story, and now with the data showing the ‘win-win’ opportunity. Surely, this is the future.
A powerful talk that deeply inspired and has given our business even greater purpose. As an important message that’s enormously relevant, Jeremy distilled a global movement into an exciting and simple way forward, urging us to remember our ‘why’, while understanding the business case and how giving back meets the emotional expectations of customers today.
A genuinely charismatic speaker on a subject increasingly important to businesses, their customers and staff. Jeremy is one of the very few able to connect the dots and inspire audiences to understand the business rationale for having a clear 'purpose beyond profit' and explain this fast-growing global movement and the opportunity.
Jeremy is one of the most inspiring speakers I’ve encountered. He speaks with great passion as he motivates organisations to unite in using the power of business to support women and children around the world. His engaging and charismatic style has the power to motivate and influence, making him the perfect ambassador for real and lasting change. I hope Jeremy’s work encourages more men to lead with such conviction, compassion and care.
Jeremy is an engaging and compelling speaker who has the talent for connecting deeply with his audience, through his authentic and credible communication style. With the right balance of charisma, wit and substance, Jeremy distils complex and difficult topics to resonate and move people to action.
A deeply inspiring presentation, that reflects the core values of what we stand for and where we want to go.
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.
