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Janine Benyus
Co-Founder, Biomimicry 3.8
Janine Benyus is known worldwide for her influence in naming the practice of biomimicry in her seminal book, \_Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature\_, and for her work shaping the practice as an innovation tool helping to solve some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. She is the Co-Founder of Biomimicry 3.8, the world’s leading bio-inspired consultancy, and The Biomimicry Institute, a nonprofit that empowers people to create nature- inspired solutions for a healthy planet. Janine has inspired millions through her work as an innovator, speaker, and as a biologist at the design table, working with companies like Boeing, General Electric, and Interface Inc.