Jonny Mirkin is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in founding and directing innovative companies. As the Founder of Givenwell and Alimental, Jonny focuses on fostering team engagement and creating sustainable, plant-based food products. Jonny also serves as the Director and Founder of Nomos One while leading Mirkin Ventures as Principal, specializing in capital raising and consulting. In academia, Jonny contributes as a Lecturer in Technology Entrepreneurship and New Ventures at the University of Otago. Additional leadership roles include Chairman of the Board at CodeLingo and past Director positions at SPCA Social Enterprises Limited and Ignite Aotearoa. Jonny's educational background includes degrees from Stanford University and Duke University, complemented by an LLB from the University of Otago.