Karl Satinitigan

Karl Satinitigan is a dedicated policy and systems designer with a strong focus on fostering innovation and civic engagement within the Philippines. His work at the Senate of the Philippines was instrumental in co-designing the Philippine Startup Law, demonstrating his commitment to creating supportive legislative frameworks for emerging businesses. youtube+1

He is a recognized leader in the circular economy, evidenced by his founding of Meron, an asset-sharing platform, and his involvement with organizations like Doughnut Economics Action Lab and Scale360 PH. His initiatives aim to transition the Philippines towards sustainable economic practices and social enterprise development. doughnuteconomics+3

An advocate for human-centred design and social innovation, Karl has applied these principles across various roles, from his work at WeSolve Foundation Inc. in leadership training to his earlier role as Director of Gawad Kalinga's Center for Social Innovation, where he mentored aspiring social entrepreneurs. apolitical+2

His academic background includes an MA in International Development and Policy from the University of Chicago, where he studied as an Obama Scholar, and a BS in Legal Management from Ateneo de Manila University. Early in his career, he demonstrated entrepreneurial talent by winning the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards for his 'Areka! Leaf Tableware' project. doughnuteconomics+1