Bio

Crystal Chiu is the Director of Community at Founders Pledge, where she helps entrepreneurs turn their success into meaningful, measurable impact. She has over a decade of experience in galvanising individuals around philanthropy and social change, working with high-net-worth individuals at organisations like Christian Aid, Teach First and the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Crystal began her impact journey in climate research in the Arctic Circle and on becoming a mother, dedicates time to the AdAmi project charity, empowering young mothers in Sierra Leone. She sits on the advisory board of Ellis Impact, helping to guide more impactful philanthropy at scale, and is passionate about community-building, head-and-heart giving and curating soulful gatherings that connect people to purpose. Her work is driven by curiosity, courage and a belief in the compounding power of generosity.

Q&A with Crystal

Q: If you could choose anyone famous (real or fictional) to have dinner with who would they be and why?

David Attenborough - because I can't think of anyone who has done more for raising awareness of nature's treasures and threats with the average person than our Dave! Besides, who could be better to compile your dream travel bucket list with?!

Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An 'explorer', which probably explains my dinner guest choice!

Q: If a movie was made of your life what genre would it be, who would play you?

Has to be a romantic comedy (oh the long quest for love!) starring Nora Lum as me.