Jah Ying Chung

Hi, I'm Jah Ying.
I'm figuring out how to design organizations and ecosystems to do the most good.

In past lives, I've built and sold a sponsorship marketplace, launched climate change campaigns, incubated social enterprises, helped raise a venture philanthropy fund, and conducted basic research in policy and philosophy.

Currently, I'm focussed on helping social purpose organizations develop evidence-based strategy.
You'll typically find me conducting user interviews, market research or facilitating conversations around strategy design.
Here are some of my latest projects

User Research
Developing Effective Altruism in Asia
How might we improve mutual understanding between Effective Altruism communities in Asia and the West?
Business Transformation
Launching "Google Docs" for Drones
How might we create a geospatial business that leverages our existing technology, experience and customer relationships?
Service Design
JYJOBS: Connecting with Meaningful Work
How might we help jobhunters take a more efficient approach to finding exciting and impactful work?
Previously, I've worked in three main areas:

Helping Founders Grow
From storytelling to research to strategy facilitation, I work with impact-driven founders to test ideas, understand stakeholders and develop business strategy.
Bridging Talent Gaps
How might we connect people with opportunities to do their most impactful work? I build prototypes and work with HR entrepreneurs to find out.
Designing Life Systems
Helping people (like me!) stay sane by designing sustainable systems for everyday life. I like to iterate on routines, review processes and resource stacks.
Helping Founders Grow
I support impact-driven founders in scaling their businesses through research, coaching and facilitation.

Kevin Chan
Insight Robotics
Preventing forest fires and natural disasters by helping land owners collect and visualize data across their properties.
Sonali Abdalli
D estil
The first multi-purpose creative space in Albania, combining spaces for living, co-working, exhibits and live performances.
Hubert Thieriot
Environmental Risk Profiler
Mitigating risks of natural and climate disasters by making timely scientific data accessible to all.
Keith Rumjahn
O liveX
Leveraging AI, human behaviour and game mechanics to make people healthier.
Growth Team
F ounders Pledge
Building a community of founders committed to donating a percentage of personal proceeds upon exit to charity.
Cohort 3
Betatron
The first venture-backed accelerator in Hong Kong. Supporting startups as lead mentor and Entrepreneur in Residence.
Bridging Talent Gaps
I've always been fascinated about the best ways to nurture talent and connect them with the right opportunities. I prototype concepts and work with companies to build solutions across the talent lifecycle: education, recruitment, career planning to training.

The Good Growth Co
Social impact expert network
Helping social purpose organizations scale their impact by matching them with experts who can solve their organizational bottlenecks.
Vanna
Millennial recruitment
Vanna connects millennial talent and top companies by providing expert career advice and unique insights into the culture, values and environment of companies.
Terminal 1
Technical recruitment
Terminal 1 is a full-service recruitment firm bringing machine learning to recruitment. With a team of programmers, data scientists, and product developers, Terminal 1 connects technical talents with the fast growing startups and strongest engineering cultures in Hong Kong.
Designing Life Systems
Figuring out how to live an impactful, sane and sustainable life. I write about my experiments, ideas and operating systems for the many facets of everyday life.
Impactful Work & Career
Daily Life Operations
PLAN

Life After Exit: Planning My Post-Startup Career
How I’m planning to maximize social impact after 10 years in startups, social enterprises and climate change.
PLAN
The Annual Life Review
A framework for reviewing the ups and downs of a year, and how to plan for the next. Content included.
ON-THE-JOB
What does an Entrepreneur In Residence Do?
EAT
Asian grocery list for plant-based deficiencies
Daily Diet of a Plant-Based Athletes in Asia
GOOD WORKING
Task Hierarchy - my process for prioritizing work
Podcasts & Learning Stack
PLAY
Weekly fitness routine
Stretching and flexibility for non-yogis
Sharing My Ideas
I shared my thoughts to a wide range of audiences, from students, investors and corporate executives to NGO leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials.

Business Magazine Albania
Thoughts on the Albanian Startup Ecosystem
Also see: co-interview on Good Morning Albania
Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin
Exits for Good: Rare Stories of Social Enterprise M&As
in Asia
BetaPitch Mostar / EIR Wisdom
What Founders Need to Grow
Also see: BetaPitch Mostar workshop clip
Coursera
Entrepreneurship in China
DreamCatchers
Entrepreneurial Spirit in Social Innovation (panel)
Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin
Female Entrepreneurship in Action (panel)
TedxYouth Hong Kong
The Power of Inexperience
OurTV.hk (Cantonese)
《與青年對話》第六集：締造至型社企家實用手冊
Beijing TV (Mandarin)
Climate Change Campaign in China
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Bonus: My Life Chronology

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2008-2010: Student & Researcher
Complete International Business degree at University of Hong Kong
Published policy paper on asylum seeker welfare with think-tank, Civic Exchange
Submitted undergraduate thesis in moral philosophy, devising potential models for global citizenship using theories of Kant and Lakatos
Conducted GIS analysis of urban development in gentrifying neighbourhood in HK
Created intergovernmental reports for the United Nations Development Program
Competed for HKU Table Tennis team and Hong Kong equestrian team in overseas competition
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2010-2012: Campaigner
Launched China program for global climate change organization, 350.org
Become East Asia coordinator of 350.org, supporting managers and organizers in Greater China and Southeast Asia
Working scholar at Esalen: China-US green youth leaders program
3
2013-2018: Entrepreneur
Founder and CEO of Launchpilots, online marketplace connecting student organizations and brands through sponsorships
Mentor and speaker at startup and academic programs
Acquired by Robin8
Other places where you might find me

Wedding singer
Rock Singer
Frisbee Player
Get in touch
Found something interesting? Let's talk:
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Hi, I'm Jah Ying.

Here are some of my latest projects

User Research

Business Transformation

Service Design

Previously, I've worked in three main areas:

Helping Founders Grow

Bridging Talent Gaps

Designing Life Systems

Helping Founders Grow

I support impact-driven founders in scaling their businesses through research, coaching and facilitation.

Kevin Chan

Sonali Abdalli

Hubert Thieriot

Keith Rumjahn

Growth Team

Cohort 3

Bridging Talent Gaps

I've always been fascinated about the best ways to nurture talent and connect them with the right opportunities. I prototype concepts and work with companies to build solutions across the talent lifecycle: education, recruitment, career planning to training.

Social impact expert network

Millennial recruitment

Technical recruitment

Designing Life Systems

Figuring out how to live an impactful, sane and sustainable life. I write about my experiments, ideas and operating systems for the many facets of everyday life.

Impactful Work & Career

Daily Life Operations

PLAN

PLAN

ON-THE-JOB

EAT

GOOD WORKING

PLAY

Sharing My Ideas

I shared my thoughts to a wide range of audiences, from students, investors and corporate executives to NGO leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials.

Business Magazine Albania

Thoughts on the Albanian Startup Ecosystem

Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin​

Exits for Good: Rare Stories of Social Enterprise M&As in Asia

BetaPitch Mostar / EIR Wisdom

What Founders Need to Grow

Coursera

Entrepreneurship in China

DreamCatchers

Entrepreneurial Spirit in Social Innovation (panel)

Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin​

Female Entrepreneurship in Action​ (panel)

TedxYouth Hong Kong

The Power of Inexperience

OurTV.hk (Cantonese)

《與青年對話》第六集：締造至型社企家實用手冊

Beijing TV (Mandarin)

Climate Change Campaign in China

Want a monthly summary of my latest learnings in impact, talent and sustainable living?

Just leave your email to receive a monthly roundup.Or if you want to have a more in depth conversation, get in touch!

Bonus: My Life Chronology

2008-2010: Student & Researcher

2010-2012: Campaigner

2013-2018: Entrepreneur

Other places where you might find me

Wedding singer

Rock Singer

Frisbee Player

Get in touch

Found something interesting? Let's talk:

Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin

Exits for Good: Rare Stories of Social Enterprise M&As
in Asia

Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin

Female Entrepreneurship in Action (panel)

Want a monthly summary of my latest learnings
in impact, talent and sustainable living?

Just leave your email to receive a monthly roundup.
Or if you want to have a more in depth conversation, get in touch!