Robert Suarez

Robert Suarez is a venture design and innovation leader with over two decades of experience originating, developing, and growing sustainable impact ventures in the areas of regenerative ecosystems, circularity, and humane tech. With a career spanning large corporations, startups, and impact-driven organizations, Robert has built deep expertise in translating innovative ideas into market-ready solutions by understanding human behavior, systems thinking, and planetary needs — while leveraging emerging technologies and scalable business models. He has led award-winning design and innovation teams as an executive and director at Planet Home, Singularity University, and IDEO, and served as a founding member of technology startups in FinTech, Digital Learning, and Action Sports. Robert holds a BFA in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University and an MS in Biomimicry from Arizona State University, a rare combination that informs his bio-informed, nature-inspired approach to innovation. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of REUSEFUL, a Venture Lab and Pre-Seed funding firm focused on Biomimetic and Waste-To-Value models, and the founder and director of the Forest Venture Lab. A recipient of multiple design awards, Robert is driven by solutions that integrate social, environmental, and educational considerations — proving that purpose and profit can combine for the greatest impact.