Luigi Valdes

Luigi Valdés is a renowned Mexican expert, author and lecturer, considered one of the foremost authorities on strategic innovation, leadership and business creativity. His trajectory is a clear example of a career that has managed to merge academia with the business world, which has allowed him to leave an indelible mark on the global business industry. With a communication style that is at once profound, creative and fun, Valdés has positioned himself as one of the most impactful speakers in Latin America.

His solid background includes a Biochemical Engineering and Master of Science degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, an MBA from ITAM, and graduate studies in Business from the University of California at Berkeley. This rigorous academic background allowed him to develop the El Dado de 7 Caras model and methodology in 2009, a guide for finding innovative business opportunities. Valdés has given more than 3,000 seminars and conferences in 25 countries, sharing the stage with leaders such as Tom Peters and Peter Senge.

One of Luigi Valdés' main achievements is his ability to translate complex concepts of innovation into practical and applicable ideas for the business world. His numerous books, many of them bestsellers with over 300,000 copies sold, such as La Re-evolución Empresarial del Siglo XXI and Innovación 5.0, have made him one of the most widely read Hispanic business authors in Latin America. His publications focus on the value of intellectual capital and the need to transform people so that they, in turn, transform organizations.

Valdes' work has been highly recognized, including the National Youth Award in Mexico and the Ibero-American Knowledge Management Award in Spain. His legacy is measured by his ability to inspire change in leaders and his valuable contribution to the debate on the future of management and innovation, leaving a footprint of knowledge. He is a reminder that discipline, hard work and a creative vision are the keys to achieving greatness.