Russ Neu

Russ Neu , an influential leader driven by social impact and innovation, is the Founder and CEO of Social Collider, an esteemed aggregator of resources for social enterprises and impact organizations in Singapore. In 2020, he was appointed Visiting Professor under the prestigious Innovation for Impact Partnership initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Russ's literary contributions are equally noteworthy. In 2018, he authored the compelling book "It Made A Difference To...See more

Russ Neu , an influential leader driven by social impact and innovation, is the Founder and CEO of Social Collider, an esteemed aggregator of resources for social enterprises and impact organizations in Singapore. In 2020, he was appointed Visiting Professor under the prestigious Innovation for Impact Partnership initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Russ's literary contributions are equally noteworthy. In 2018, he authored the compelling book "It Made A Difference To This One," a poignant narrative about an NGO that has transformed the lives of more than 20,000 children affected by AIDS in China, capturing the essence of social responsibility. Russ's expertise extends to venture capitalism as well. He holds the position of Venture Partner, Impact Initiatives, at Quest Ventures, a leading venture fund that supports technology companies with the potential for scalability and replicability in vast internet communities. Prior to his current ventures, Russ held the significant role of global lead for diversity and inclusion at Flex, a renowned solution provider that designs and manufactures products for intelligent living. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and implementing programs that benefited both the company and society at large. His unwavering dedication to social good led to a remarkable increase in the hiring of persons with disabilities from a mere 5 to an impressive 350 in Zhuhai, China. Russ's leadership extended beyond corporate initiatives, as he spearheaded pioneering service learning projects that were integral to staff development at Flex. Under his guidance, Flex staff embarked on impactful endeavors, including the construction of schools in Nepal and Laos, positively impacting the lives of 4,000 villagers and school children directly and an additional 2,000 indirectly through book donations and teacher training programs. Before joining Flex, Russ held a position at the Ministry of Education in Singapore. His dedication to educational equity prompted his secondment to Laos as part of the Singapore International Foundation program, where he focused on improving access to education for senior public officials. Furthermore, he initiated the Laos-Singapore Charity Run in Vientiane, fostering a spirit of community and philanthropy. Russ holds a Bachelor's degree from the prestigious National University of Singapore and an MBA from Tsinghua University, pursued in collaboration with MIT, funded by a scholarship from the Korea Development Bank. His writings have graced the pages of The Straits Times and other esteemed publications, while his chronicles of Laos were compiled into a well-received book. See less