Jamie Crummie - Speaker

Jamie Crummie is a social entrepreneur committed to tackling some of the most urgent environmental and social challenges through innovative, impact-driven business. As the co-founder of Too Good To Go, he has led the development of the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, empowering individuals and businesses to reduce food waste at scale. The platform is now active in over a dozen countries and has helped rescue hundreds of millions of meals from going to waste.
Originally trained as a lawyer, Jamie holds a law degree from the University of Leeds and a master's in Human Rights Law from Queen Mary University. His transition from legal practice to entrepreneurship was motivated by a deepening interest in sustainability and a desire to address systemic inefficiencies in the global food system.
His efforts have earned him global recognition, including listings in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Forbes 50 Next, accolades such as One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year, Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and inclusion in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders programme. These achievements reflect his ability to combine commercial viability with social and environmental value.
Jamie also advises early-stage startups working at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and social impact. His practical insights into building purpose-led organisations have made him a sought-after voice in global forums on entrepreneurship, ESG, and climate action.
With a calm yet persuasive delivery, Jamie shares a grounded perspective on how business can be a force for good. He offers audiences not only a compelling narrative but also tangible lessons on creating meaningful change. His story demonstrates that addressing major global issues through business is possible and increasingly necessary.