Beny Fard is a seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to driving innovation and transformation through open collaboration. With a Master's degree in Knowledge Management from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Beny has extensive experience in business administration, sustainability management, and electrical and electronics engineering from Universidade Regional de Blumenau. Beny is the founder and CEO of Spin Startups+Industries, a company that specializes in helping talented individuals transform startups and industries through open innovation. Furthermore, Beny has held various prestigious positions, including Head of Operations in Brazil at SRI International, President at INSTITUTO JOURDAN, and founder of several companies such as Elementar Renewable Energies, Biochem Chemicals Ltd., Biowaste Consulting Ltd., Alba Software, and Biovita Consulting. In his previous role, Beny worked as a Sales Engineer at WEG.