It's easy to get excited about the idea of social impact, but what does it actually look like?
Founded in 2008, ThankYou is one of the leading social enterprises in Australia and has directed $17m AUD of profits to change makers in their quest to see a world where not one person lives in extreme poverty.
Hear about Thankyou’s journey in creating impact, learn from mistakes they made along the way and discover how businesses can truly create positive social impact.
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Pete Yao, Chief Impact Officer at ThankYou on 10 March 2021, 12.30PM - 1.30PM SGT.
About our Featured Speaker
Pete Yao started at Thankyou as a volunteer in the organisation’s early years and went on to become one of the organisation's very first full-time employees in 2012. With experience in youth social work and a genuine heart for helping others, Pete’s studies in international development opened his eyes to poverty on a wider scale and the importance of addressing current issues of injustice affecting communities globally.
Pete is now Thankyou’s Chief Impact Officer and carries the responsibility of overseeing the development and implementation of projects worldwide as well as managing the social enterprise’s innovative Track Your Impact system.
Having completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts majoring in Human Resource Management and International Studies, Pete’s knowledge of development and passion for the developing world enables him to lead our Impact Department in ensuring that the projects Thankyou funds are sustainable, cutting edge and committed to empowering local communities.