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PERSONAL BIO

David Lo is the Founder & CEO of GoodPoint Exchange (GPE), a social enterprise dedicated to making sustainability measurable and participatory through technology. He concurrently serves as Executive Creative Director of modoDesign and Co-Initiator of dESG Taiwan, and notably, was a Keynote Speaker at COP28 UNFCCC in the UAE.

Under his leadership, GPE has earned global recognition, including the UNSDG SiAC Excellence Award, the iF Social Design Award (Germany), the GOOD DESIGN Social Design Award (Japan), and the Golden Pin Integrated Design Award. GPE was also selected by Microsoft Accelerator as Taiwan’s sustainability delegate.

David’s broad curatorial experience includes projects such as Taipei Fashion Week SS20, Samsung “AI for All,” and GUCCI 100 City Light Up. He is also the founder of THE GREEN BOOK – Taiwan Sustainable Solutions Guide and the UN-SDGs Bootcamp & Forum.

Leveraging AR and Blockchain technology, GoodPoint Exchange builds an interactive subscription and impact platform to effectively engage citizens and companies in achieving the UN SDGs.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

【Work Experience】

Special Advisor, Parliamentary Steering Committee on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Taiwan (2024-present)
Founder & General Convener, THE GREEN BOOK, Taiwan (2023-present)
Founder & CEO, GoodPoint Exchange, Taiwan (2019-present)
Executive Creative Director, modoDesign, Taiwan (2005-present)
Sustainability & Digital Strategy Consultant, Business Weekly Group, Taiwan (2024)
Special Advisor, STUF Asia-Pacific Center, Taiwan (2024)
Representative Director, Taiwan Association for Blockchain Ecosystem Innovation(TABEI) (2024)
Board Director, Chinese Youth Growth Foundation, Taiwan (2024)
Board Member & TEDx Keynote Speaker, TEDx Taipei Co-Creation Association, Taiwan (2024)
Senior Publication Officer, United Nations Global Leadership & ESG Development Centre, Hong Kong (2024)
Founder, Green ReAction Team Taiwan (2023)
Co-Sponsor & CEO, Decentralized ESG, Taiwan (2022)

【Achievements】

Social Enterprise Award, British Chamber of Commerce, Taiwan (2025)
SiAC Excellence Award, UNSDG SiAC, Singapore (2025)
Keynote speaker, Vegan Policy Platform at COP28, The United Arab Emirates (2023)
Keynote speaker, VOICE to Action at COP28, The United Arab Emirates (2023)
Citizen Forest Project - iF Design Award, iF International Forum Design GmbH, Germany (2023)
Citizen Forest Project - Good Design Award, Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Japan (2022)
Citizen Forest Project - Golden Pin Design Award, Taiwan Design Research Institute, Taiwan (2022)
Selected for Microsoft Taiwan ICT Cross-Disciplinary Partner Team, Microsoft, Taiwan (2022)
Selected for representative team for the Asia Bay Cloud Platform Program, Microsoft, Taiwan (2022)
Selected for Microsoft Global Startup Accelerator, Microsoft, Taiwan (2022)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Architecture, Tainan National University of The Arts, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Vivian YU

虞歡庭

Institution

TGB Team

Division/Department

SME Sustainability & Co-Creation Office

Job Title

Executive Director

Brief Introduction of the Department

【TGB Team】

THE GREEN BOOK (TGB) is a citizen-driven sustainability initiative launched by GoodPoint Exchange, serving as Taiwan’s guide to sustainable actions and solutions.

The TGB team integrates cross-sector resources to build a leading sustainability knowledge platform and an impact network across the Asia-Pacific region. Core functions include specialized sustainability content development, managing international partnership programs, providing advisory support for organizations, and critically, achieving the visualization and verified impact communication of Taiwan’s sustainability practices through MRV-based methodologies.

TGB has been showcased at COP28, COP29, and COP30, and has received international recognition such as the UN SDG SiAC Award, iF Design Award, and Good Design Award.

The team emphasizes collaboration and co-creation, connecting enterprises, governments, academia, communities, and youth to advance initiatives such as citizen forests, ocean circularity, and regenerative material innovation. Guided by the spirit of a “Green Michelin,” TGB is establishing new standards for sustainability action and transparent impact communication.

More than a guidebook, TGB is a gateway linking Taiwan to the global sustainability conversation—an active platform where local innovation meets international collaboration.

Department Staff Number

- Less than 5 people

Internship Job Description

- Responsible for local issue reporting, including research, interviewing, content creation, and editorial work.

- Assisted in planning and executing programs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on operational needs and community relevance.

- Supported sustainability practices by developing outreach materials and contributing to impact-focused initiatives.

- Facilitated community engagement and industry collaboration through coordination with local partners, stakeholders, and SME teams.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Strong ability to independently develop, plan, and execute projects.

- Skilled in conducting interviews, leading conversations, and synthesizing information.

- Demonstrates strong interest and understanding in sustainability, social impact, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

- Proficient in content writing, copyediting, and editorial workflows.

- Solid foundation in digital tools (e.g., collaboration platforms, presentation software, basic image editing).

- Effective cross-team communication and project coordination skills.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 8-20
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$200 - 250 per hour
- Benefit not provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to six additional months after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

Co-Supervisor Information

Stella HOU

侯聖欣

Institution

TGB Team

Division/Department

Globle Impact & Partnership Office

Job Title

Executive Director

Brief Introduction of the Department

【TGB Team】

THE GREEN BOOK (TGB) is a citizen-driven sustainability initiative launched by GoodPoint Exchange, serving as Taiwan’s guide to sustainable actions and solutions.

The TGB team integrates cross-sector resources to build a leading sustainability knowledge platform and an impact network across the Asia-Pacific region. Core functions include specialized sustainability content development, managing international partnership programs, providing advisory support for organizations, and critically, achieving the visualization and verified impact communication of Taiwan’s sustainability practices through MRV-based methodologies.

TGB has been showcased at COP28, COP29, and COP30, and has received international recognition such as the UN SDG SiAC Award, iF Design Award, and Good Design Award.

The team emphasizes collaboration and co-creation, connecting enterprises, governments, academia, communities, and youth to advance initiatives such as citizen forests, ocean circularity, and regenerative material innovation. Guided by the spirit of a “Green Michelin,” TGB is establishing new standards for sustainability action and transparent impact communication.

More than a guidebook, TGB is a gateway linking Taiwan to the global sustainability conversation—an active platform where local innovation meets international collaboration.

Department Staff Number

- Less than 5 people

Internship Job Description

- Served as a youth citizen journalist focusing on issue-based reporting, content creation, and editing

- Participated in the planning and execution of impact-driven initiatives.

- Advanced sustainability advocacy and Facilitated cross-disciplinary engagement.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Strong ability to independently develop, plan, and execute projects

- Skilled in conducting interviews, leading conversations, and synthesizing information

- Demonstrates strong interest and understanding in sustainability, social impact, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

- Proficient in content writing, copyediting, and editorial workflows

- Solid foundation in digital tools (e.g., collaboration platforms, presentation software, basic image editing)

- Effective cross-team communication and project coordination skills

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 8-20
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$200 - 250 per hour
- Benefit not provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to six additional months after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

羅偉銘 David LO