Collaborative
The nonprofit conference for innovative leaders
May 14-15, 2025 in Chicago, IL.
2025 speakers
Tim became CEO of GoFundMe in March 2020 and is focused on accelerating the company’s mission to help people help each other. Since its launch, GoFundMe has enabled people to raise over $30 billion for themselves and their loved ones, their communities, and the non-profit organizations they care about.Tim brings a wide range of consumer and B2B experience, along with a long-standing commitment to service. Before joining GoFundMe, he was CEO of OpenX, which he built into one of the world’s largest ad exchanges. At Yahoo, he led the global advertising business and previously ran the consumer search division. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group in London.
He holds a BSc from the London School of Economics, an MPhil from Oxford University, and an MBA from Stanford University. He has served as a Search & Rescue volunteer since 2010.Tim is a widely recognized voice in the media on giving and innovation, being recognized as a leading innovator in TIME’s 2025 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He has been profiled by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and The Financial Times.
Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray is a professor and chair of environmental studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, where she teaches and researches on climate justice and emotions. Her most recent book is A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet, which is an existential toolkit for the climate generation. Ray speaks and is published widely on the role of emotions in climate work. Ray is also a certified mindfulness teacher through the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center and serves on the boards of the Climate Mental Health Network and the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center.

Location
Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the iconic city of Chicago, where history, culture, and innovation converge to create an unforgettable Collaborative experience.
Hotels
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Schedule
Two unforgettable days
Stay tuned for the release of our full conference agenda.
Day one
Wed, May 14th
8am - 6pm
Day two
Thurs, May 15th
8am - 4pm
Venues
Three inspiring venues
Ignite your creativity in our unique venues set in the heart of Chicago's West Loop.

City Hall
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642

Recess
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642

Morgan MFG
401 N Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60642