Our Story
We Are Innovation is a dynamic network of individuals and institutions who deeply believe in innovation’s power to drive progress and solve the world’s most pressing problems. With over 40 think tanks, foundations and NGOs based worldwide, We Are Innovation represents the diverse voices of a global civil society committed to advancing human creativity, adopting new technologies, and promoting innovative solutions. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge expertise, we are driving global transformative change. To learn more about our work, visit us at https://weareinnovation.global/.
Our Core Endeavor
At We Are Innovation, we are dedicated to achieving the implementation of innovative solutions worldwide. We work to empower citizens and governments alike to experiment with new alternatives for solving problems. By doing so, we are building a brighter future for all.
Our Strategic Outlook
We visualize a future where innovation and experimentation with pioneering solutions thrive in every corner of the globe. Collaborating closely with our international partners, we strive to foster a global culture of innovation. This cooperative approach enables us to tackle complex challenges, contributing not only to the progress of individual nations but also to a brighter, more innovative global future.
The Power of Innovation
We uphold the principle that innovation serves as the cornerstone of progress. When innovators introduce novel technologies or business models, these should be welcomed as the default response. The existence of innovations should be respected unless compelling evidence suggests otherwise. The marketplace should be the arena for citizens to endorse or dismiss these innovations. The real threat lies in stifling this process through overregulation or prohibitions.
The Call of Tomorrow
The future is calling, and we are ready to answer. Join us in our mission to create a more innovative and forward-thinking society. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.
Meet the Founder
Federico N. Fernández is a visionary leader dedicated to driving innovation and change. As the CEO of We Are Innovation, a global network of 40+ think tanks and NGOs, Federico champions innovative solutions worldwide.
His expertise and passion for innovation have earned him recognition from prestigious publications such as The Economist, El País, Folha de São Paulo, and Newsweek. Federico has also delivered inspiring speeches and lectures across three continents, authored numerous scholarly articles, and co-edited several books on economics.
Federico N. Fernández
CEO of We Are Innovation
Tetiana Rak
Chief Operations Officer
Meet the Coo
Tetiana Rak is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at We Are Innovation. A journalist and freedom activist with 8 years of experience, Tania has worked with renowned media outlets including CNN, TechCrunch, Fox News, HackerNoon, the BBC, and Radio Free Europe, among others. Her unwavering dedication to championing the ideas of technological advancements and global digital transformations has earned her a distinguished reputation in the field. Through her work, Tania promotes the ideas of liberty, and individual rights as a cornerstone of any rights-respecting society. Strengthened by the experience of war in Ukraine, Tania’s beliefs also stand for promoting technological advancements as the transformative tool to advance liberty, giving people the opportunity to speak, act, and pursue happiness without unnecessary external restrictions.
Meet the CCO
Beatriz Santos is the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at We Are Innovation. She is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Beatriz started publishing articles through her University newspaper and eventually moved to national and international reach outlets, including the well known Portuguese outlets NOVO and Observador. Her professional career includes international communications experience with the ATREVIA agency and the European Parliament. She also has two published books and is an essential part of the Students For Liberty organization in Portugal. With a focus on positive change and global cooperation, Beatriz actively seeks partnerships across the globe to promote innovative initiatives.
Beatriz Santos
Chief Communications Officer
Marianela S. Mendoza
Innovation-Oriented Tax Analyst
Meet the Innovation-Oriented Tax Analyst
Marianela S. Mendoza is the Innovation-Oriented Tax Analyst at We Are Innovation. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at Fundación Internacional Bases. Marianela studied law at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). While still a student, she joined the Judiciary of the Province of Buenos Aires by competition until 2017, which was when she started her own Law Firm specialized in tax and corporate matters. Likewise, she taught classes on Law of Obligations and in 2021 he had his own television space in the cultural program “Estilos y Tendencias”. She is currently living in the City of Córdoba where she also practices law, teaches university support and works as a paralegal for the firm AbsolutLaw PLLC based in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Meet the Project Director
José Alberto León is the Project Director at We Are Innovation. He is also Project Director at Fundación Internacional Bases, as well as Senior Fellow at the think tanks CEDICE Libertad and Fundación Ciudadano Austral. Previously, research and content assistant at Fundación Para el Progreso. Co-author of the book “Después del Socialismo, Libertad” (After Socialism, Freedom). He studied Law at Universidad Central de Venezuela.
José Alberto León
Project Director
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