Dr. David Vogt is scientist and innovation leader based in Vancouver, Canada. He holds an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (SFU 1990), a B.A. in English Literature (UBC 1978) and a Hons. B.Sc. in Astrophysics (UBC 1977). Dr. Vogt has launched ten information technology companies and is currently CEO of two of these. He has also founded and led collaborative innovation organizations employing Vancouver as a ‘living lab’ for pioneering mobile media and urban data solutions. Dr. Vogt has a breadth of academic, government, corporate, non-profit and startup experience, including advisory and governance roles, and continues to teach graduate courses at the University of British Columbia.