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Brent Dixon

Brent Dixon

Interdisciplinary designer, strategist, and facilitator for complex challenges

Oakland, California
Joined January 2025

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Brent Dixon is a seasoned strategist, facilitator, and interdisciplinary designer with over two decades of experience spanning finance, education, government, and humanitarian sectors. He excels at connecting people and leveraging their collective experience to solve complex problems and co-create innovative solutions. dxn+3
He has a strong background in financial technology (fintech), having co-founded Trabian and Trabian Technology, where he focused on human-centered design for values-based financial services. His work with the Filene Research Institute further highlights his commitment to the evolution of consumer finance and supporting credit unions through strategic planning and innovation. dxn+4
Dixon is deeply committed to social impact and sustainable development. He has contributed to the United Nations, leading their first innovation unit, co-chairing the UN Innovation Network, and working on projects related to data innovation and humanitarian response, including deploying to Greece during the 2016 refugee crisis. He advocates for the financial sector's role in addressing global challenges. about+3
As an educator and mentor, Brent Dixon has taught at Singularity University as a Future of Finance Teaching Fellow, mentored young entrepreneurs, and created Hackidemia to foster innovation in children. He also produced and curated TEDx events, demonstrating his dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiring new ideas across various audiences. about+3

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Brent Dixon is a musician and artist. bandcamp+1