Neil Blumenthal is a co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a mission-driven lifestyle brand that offers designer eyewear and holistic vision care at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. Prior to co-founding Warby Parker, Neil served as director of VisionSpring, a nonprofit social enterprise that trains low-income men and women to start their own business selling affordable eyewear to individuals living in developing countries. Neil was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. He currently serves on the board of directors of Allbirds, Sweetgreen, and nonprofit organizations Warby Parker Impact Foundation, RxArt, Responsible Innovation Labs, the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, and the Partnership Fund for New York City. Neil also sits on the leadership councils of Robin Hood and Tech:NYC and serves as a General Partner of Good Friends LLC.
