What is People of Purpose*?
About Us
Who We Are
People of Purpose* is a community for visionary leaders, changemakers and founders who are redefining impact in business and society. We bring together purpose-driven individuals to share ideas, collaborate, and accelerate meaningful change.
Through powerful storytelling, thought leadership, and curated experiences, we amplify the voices of those shaping the future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or innovator, People of Purpose* is your space to connect, learn, and lead with intention.
Join us as we champion bold ideas, foster global connections, and generate purpose-led impact.
Mission
Our mission is to create a community where ambitious founders can learn, connect and amplify their potential to lead impactful businesses and purpose-driven organisations.
Our work is centred on curating interesting events, initiatives and mentoring opportunities to bring together emerging and established leaders.
Values
Humility- Our work is centred on the people we serve.
Empathy- We reflect upon our impact in the world.
Courage- We are not afraid to take risks in order to create positive change.
Innovative- We think big and embrace challenges as learning experiences.
Inclusive- We prioritise inclusive participation from all walks of life.
Our Story
People of Purpose* started out as a social enterprise community, co-founded by three friends - Kim, Sarah and Lily who wanted to connect with other likeminded individuals interested in social impact, business and leadership.
In 2019, People of Purpose* launched our short documentary "The Generation of Change" and held our first screening and panel discussion at Loop Project Space.
Since then, we've held four events including: Open Mic Night, Connect Four, Solutions for a Greener World, Virtual Campfire, bringing together over 100 people in total.
In 2020, People of Purpose* ran “Leading with Purpose”- a social impact leadership development program that supported 20 young professionals to build their capacity to be purpose-driven leaders and develop a skill-set to pursue careers in social impact. The team delivered 10 masterclasses and connected emerging leaders to expert mentors across the not-for-profit and community sector.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, People of Purpose* organised a virtual festival “Kairos” on Zoom. We brought together a diverse mix of innovators, creatives, performers, leaders, entrepreneurs to lead workshops, lightning talks and perform virtually to celebrate the resilience of humanity, despite the challenges faced in the pandemic.
Now we’re back to bring together purpose-driven changemakers and founders to learn, connect and amplify social change.