Jonny Mirkin

Jonny Mirkin is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in founding and leading various companies. As the Founder and CEO of Givenwell since September 2022, Jonny has also held notable roles such as Director and Founder of Nomos One and Lecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship and New Ventures at the University of Otago. Jonny's advisory and directorial positions span organizations like CodeLingo and SPCA Social Enterprises Limited. Additionally, Jonny served as Chairman of the Board at Dunedin Housing Maintenance Contractors and has experience in capital raising, professional directorships, and consulting through Mirkin Ventures. With a legal background from Wilkinson Adams and an educational foundation that includes an MBA from Duke University and Stanford's Technology Ventures Programme, Jonny combines legal expertise with entrepreneurial acumen.