
Brendan Humphreys
Brendan Humphreys Former Chief Technology Officer, Canva Brendan Humphreys spent 12 years at Canva, joining in 2014 when the company had just a dozen employees.
These Australian tech founders and execs, many with their partners, give a portion of their personal wealth to charity. From the climate crisis to global poverty, and education to mental health, tech givers’ donations create real impact now. Read on to learn more about their careers in tech and the causes they care about.

Brendan Humphreys Former Chief Technology Officer, Canva Brendan Humphreys spent 12 years at Canva, joining in 2014 when the company had just a dozen employees.

Joanne and Anthony founded The AOJ Woods Foundation to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodiverse and disadvantaged youth in Western Australia.

James Crowley Co-Founder, FundApps James Crowley is a former tech founder who now backs organisations tackling climate, health and humanitarian challenges through philanthropy, venture investment

CYAN AND COLLIS TA’EED Co-Founders, Envato Cyan and Collis Ta’eed co-founded Envato, a leading online marketplace for creative assets, and one of Australia’s most successful

Robin is driving generational change via a $100 million gift to the University of Sydney to boost STEM participation among young women in Western Sydney.

Committing the majority of their 30% equity in Canva to doing good, Mel and Cliff’s donation will be the largest transfer of personal philanthropic wealth in Australian history.

Through the Sar Bayley Foundation, Chris has founded and funded social impact startups in the US, Australia and South-East Asia with a particular focus on education and the Arts.

CAMERON ADAMS & LISA MILLER Co-Founder & CPO, Canva and Founder & CEO, Wedgetail Cameron Adams is co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Australian unicorn

MARTIN HOSKING Co-Founder, Redbubble Martin Hosking has been part of the Australian technology scene since the mid 90s. He is a co‑founder of Redbubble and

Rob’s Gravel Road Foundation aims to find people, particularly young girls & Indigenous Australians with drive and potential but who have something holding them back – and give them a chance to shine.

Greg Roodt Canva Executive Greg Roodt is an early Canva employee. He established a giving fund with the APS Foundation after a share divestment gave

Marcus is a healthtech entrepreneur and investor committed to improving lives through a range of philanthropic initiatives.