Ann Mei Chang discusses what she learned working as a technology executive in Silicon Valley for the first part of her career and how she was able to translate what she learned to the social good sector. She talks about how she learned how innovation happens and the importance of processes and experimentation when developing innovative solutions.
Author & former USAID Chief Innovation Officer
Ann Mei Chang is a leading expert on social innovation the author of Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good (Wiley, Oct 2018). Previously, she served as the Chief Innovation Officer at both USAID and Mercy Corps. Prior to her pivot to social good, Ann Mei was a seasoned Silicon Valley executive, with more than 20 years’ experience at such leading companies as Google, Apple, and Intuit, as well as a number of startups.
