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Chris Blauvelt

CEO - LaunchGood
Chris Blauvelt is the founder and CEO of LaunchGood, the world's premier crowdfunding platform for the global Muslim community. A Harvard graduate and convert to Islam, Chris was inspired to create a space that could harness the incredible generosity of the Muslim community and channel it towards impactful causes. He credits the early ecosystem at AMCC, Thrive's predecessor, for showing him that his "mission for Launchgood was truly valuable". Under his leadership, LaunchGood has revolutionized digital philanthropy, facilitating over $816 million in funding for more than 154,000 campaigns and proving that modern technology can transform charitable giving into a dynamic, community-driven experience.