Rahmin Bender-Salazar is a seasoned entrepreneur, creative director, behavioral scientist, and academic with a focus on the application of design research and creativity on innovation, business, environment, and policy. Having studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Universidad de Sevilla, and Universidad San Francisco de Quito, and attained master's and doctoral degrees from Fielding Graduate University, he is undoubtedly an expert in the fields of circular economy, higher education, emerging technology, social entrepreneurship, structural inequality, and international development. He founded Creativo Design, where he serves as the Principal Consultant, and focuses on engaging in the co-creation of products and services for social impact at all levels. Rahmin Bender-Salazar is passionate about learning and working with diverse people globally and elevating the voices of minorities and women in entrepreneurship. He previously served as the Chair of Supervisory Board at Fairspace and as a Senior Lecturer & Researcher at Wageningen University & Research.