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Sebastián Campanario
A journalist and author known for his insights into innovation and the economy. He inspires others with his ability to anticipate trends and connect ideas, demonstrating that creativity is key in times of change.
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Who is Sebastián Campanario?
Sebastián Campanario is a renowned Argentine journalist, economist, and public communicator whose expertise focuses on innovation, creativity, unconventional economics, and the impact of scientific and technological advances on daily life and business. He has a dual background, holding a bachelor’s degree in Economics (UBA) and in Journalism (TEA), with graduate studies at institutions such as Columbia University and Florida International University (FIU). This dual background allows him to address complex topics from a rigorous, economic, and highly accessible perspective.
He has an extensive career in the media and has made a significant impact. He worked for over a decade at the Clarín newspaper, where he became known for his column “Economía insólita.” He is currently a regular columnist for La Nación, where he writes the column “Álter eco” and contributes articles to the Ideas supplement, analyzing exponential trends, artificial intelligence, and the future of well-being and longevity. He is a co-founder of the Center for Studies on Disruption at the University of Di Tella and serves as a consultant on future-related issues for international organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
As a writer, he is the author of several bestsellers that tackle complexity with a playful and practical approach. Among his most notable titles are *The Economy of the Unusual*, *Ideas in the Shower*, *The Senior Revolution: The Rise of the 45+ Generation*, and *Proxi +50: 50 Ideas for Your Next 50 Years*. In his work, Campanario focuses on the “human aspect of innovation” and promotes curiosity and adaptability as essential drivers for navigating constant change, inviting people to adopt a “Sponge Mode” for continuous learning.
In addition to his work as a journalist and author, Sebastián Campanario teaches at various universities, including his role as a professor of Global Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona. He is also a member of the speaker selection committee for TEDxRíoDeLaPlata. His commitment to outreach and to bringing cutting-edge ideas to the public was recognized with the Konex Award in the Outreach category (2017).
