Jeremy Yao

Jeremy Yao is an entrepreneur and founder of Changing Room, a Chrome extension that helps consumers make more sustainable fashion choices. He developed the startup while studying at Columbia Business School, driven by a passion for addressing the environmental impact of the fashion industry.13

Key Background:

• Founded Changing Room, a tech solution that provides an Eco-Index for clothing purchases
• Aims to give consumers transparency about the environmental impact of their fashion choices23
• Developed the idea during a graduate class at Columbia University1

Professional Mission: Yao is committed to driving positive change in the fashion industry through technology and consumer education. His Chrome extension allows users to:

• See sustainability ratings for clothing products
• Receive eco-responsible product suggestions
• Understand the environmental impact of their fashion purchases23

Personal Sustainability Approach:

• Originally inspired by experiences in Paris, London, and New York
• Became vegetarian as part of his personal sustainability journey
• Advocates for conscious consumption and reducing environmental footprint5

Speaking Engagements: Yao has been featured in talks and panels at prestigious institutions including:

• Cornell University
• University of Oxford
• Columbia University
• London School of Economics3

He has also given a TEDx talk exploring the connection between individual consumer choices and collective environmental impact.4