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A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higher levels.

– Albert Einstein

Intro

Genius 100 is an active and engaged community of exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings. We bring accomplished, compassionate minds together to re-imagine the future – and to implement creative initiatives to improve it.

Great visionaries raise the bar on what is achievable within their fields. Collectively, in collaboration, they can make the impossible possible.

An active and engaged community of 100 exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings

      It is our tremendous honor to congratulate members of our G100 Visionary community, Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Geoff Tabin and the organization they founded, Himalayan Cataract Project, for being one of the charities selected by NYTimes columnist Nicholas Kristof for his yearly holiday column. As Kristof states at the beginning of his column, published on Sunday, November 22nd, “This will be a painful holiday season in many households, with fewer people hugging and handing out gifts. But if you’re feeling that the holidays have been “cancelled” and you’re struggling to find hope and meaning this season, have I got some uplifting ideas for you!” He goes on to explain that he recommends “three inspiring organizations that can help you transform a life.” The journalist first visited with Drs. Ruit and Tabin in Nepal in 2015 – and stated, “to watch the doctors perform the surgeries — and I’ve rarely seen anything so exhilarating.” Drs. Ruit and Tabin have been part of the G100 Visionary community since its inception in 2017. The Himalayan Cataract Project was founded by Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a Nepali ophthalmologist who helped develop a cataract microsurgery technique (the “Nepal method”), and Dr. Geoff Tabin of Stanford University Medical School. The mission of the Himalayan Cataract Project, also known as Cure Blindness, is to work to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost. They focus their efforts in Asia and Africa. The Genius 100 Foundation, in addition to Drs. Ruit and Tabin, is composed of an astoundingly impressive community. The global non-profit organization’s group of Genius 100 Visionaries now includes a total of 16 Nobel Laureates. “We are so proud of the innovative work that Drs. Ruit and Tabin continue to develop, and the profound, life-changing impact they have had on thousands of people,” states Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of G100. “It is a great honor to have these incredible medical visionaries in our community and we are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful news and well-deserved recognition.” Based in Toronto and New York, with a global footprint, Genius 100 Foundation is an active and engaged community of exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings.

 
Why We Exist
"The human capacity to solve hard problems is virtually limitless when purpose and intent are manifest."
– Daniel Goldin, G100 Visionary
Genius 100 was founded to inspire and support the creation and expansion of new knowledge and solutions. We are a hub and catalyst for people who push the boundaries of what is possible – and who have a desire to share their knowledge and experience with those who wish to expand their world view. We saw exciting opportunities for collaboration and partnership between leaders and future thinkers who were interested in working together to develop and implement new ideas. We invited 100 great minds from ten disciplines, including the arts, sciences, technology, and humanities, to form a group of 100 geniuses. The Genius 100 community is a spirited, productive collective entity that will continue to evolve and flourish. Genius 100 celebrates modern genius, innovation and exploration, and the positive impact they can have on our world.

– meet the team ...

The Visionaries
"Today, there is so much focus on what divides us, but incredible power comes from magnifying what connects us."
– Tiffany Shlain, G100 Visionary
One hundred exceptional individuals originally comprise the Genius 100 community. Whether they are scientists, artists, philanthropists, innovators, or other paragons of excellence in their own disciplines, they are united by two qualities: they are both great thinkers and great doers. We applaud their positive influence, share their visions for the future, and are excited to engage with them to inspire the next generation of geniuses. The Making of the 3D Publishing Milestone: Genius: 100 Visions of the Future

  • Chris Hadfield

    Astronaut, former commander of the international space station, the first canadian to walk in space

  • Deepak Chopra

    Title herefounder, the chopra foundation, co founder of jiyo.com and the chopra center for wellbeing. bestselling author, renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation

  • Barbra Streisand

    Award-winning actress and singer, director, writer and activist

  • Shinya Yamanaka

    Nobel laureate in stem cell research, director of the center for ips cell research and application (cira) at kyoto university

  • Shimon Peres (1923-2016)

    Former president and prime minister of israel, nobel peace laureate

  • Frank Gehry

    Award-winning and internationally-renowned architect

  • Zubin Mehta

    Multiple-award-winning classical music conductor, hollywood walk of fame inductee

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)

    Associate justice of the supreme court of the united states

  • Rick Hansen

    Paralympic athlete, activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities

  • Steven Chu

    Nobel laureate in physics, former u.s. secretary of energy under the obama administration (2009 – 2013)

  • Johann Olav Koss

    Four-time olympic gold medalist in speed skating, internationally renowned social entrepreneur, right to play international founder

  • Julia Kristeva

    Philosopher, psychoanalyst, award-winning writer

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Genius 100 Visions of the Future
"To solve an issue, the development of solutions must outpace the development of problems."
– Boyan Slat, Genius 100 Visionary
Genius 100 Think Tank - From vision to impact. Backed by NYU’s Bronfman Center, the Genius 100 Think Tank works closely with the G100 community to create and direct social change. We leverage our network and expertise to address the globe’s most important challenges by a multi-disciplinary approach, backed by an enthusiastic group of professors and thought leaders. Together, acting as change-makers, through education and outreach, we use cutting-edge research that helps us rethink and reshape our activities. The team leading this initiative:
Ido Ginzburg
Dr Nir Tsuk Co-Director, Genius 100 Think Tank
Dr Nir Tsuk is a seasoned practitioner, academic and facilitator with more than 20 years of international experience in the fields of social capital, entrepreneurship, and in the study of impact and culture of innovation. Serving as a Visiting Professor at the Bronfman Center, Nir is now heading a new impact and intrapreneurship institute at NYU connecting New York and Tel Aviv. Previously, he helped grow various organizations expand globally, such as idealist.org and Ashoka. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University.
Dan Marom
Dr Dan Marom Think Tank Venture Partner
Dan is a thought leader in innovative finance, focused on impact venturing and investments in emerging markets. Dan has gained substantial experience in startup venturing, investments and corporate venture capital. He advised international organizations such as the World Bank and the European Commission, as well as other leading corporates and entrepreneurs, on various international projects. Dan co-authored several pioneering books on Crowdfunding. He is a faculty member at the Business School of the Hebrew University (Israel, Jerusalem).
Genius 100 Visions of the Future
"In such a short time, you can make such a difference in one's life."
– Dr. Sanduk Ruit, G100 Visionary
Genius 100 Do Tank - From vision to impact. G100’s Do Tank is a powerhouse for impact investing & venturing. It serves as a catalyst for purpose-driven activities & projects, transforming visions to impactful reality. We act as the operating arm of the Genius 100 community and work closely with its members to create sustainable and meaningful social change. By leveraging our network and expertise, we develop and finance large-scale projects that target the basic needs of low and middle-income communities worldwide. We aim to facilitate the alignment of capital and values and to increase private sector investment in developing countries. We act as a catalyst for investment in exceptional social entrepreneurs, as well as a centre for knowledge exchange and innovation in development finance and impact investing. The team leading this initiative:
Ido Ginzburg
Ido Ginzburg Do Tank Venture Partner
Ido is an accomplished project developer, focused on large-scale, greenfield projects in emerging markets. Ido has led multinational expert teams across market-driven projects aimed at targeting the basic needs of low and middle-income communities. He has acquired hands-on global experience in a variety of sectors as a project developer and investor, as well as taken on active roles in the management of several operating companies.
Dan Marom
Dr Dan Marom Do Tank Venture Partner
Dan is a thought leader in innovative finance, focused on impact venturing and investments in emerging markets. Dan has gained substantial experience in startup venturing, investments and corporate venture capital. He advised international organizations such as the World Bank and the European Commission, as well as other leading corporates and entrepreneurs, on various international projects.

Current Projects

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Mines to Vines
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Genius 100 Visions of the Future
"We see with our brain no less than we see with our eyes."
– Amir Amedi, G100 Visionary
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's creation of the General Theory of Relativity, we invited our inaugural community of 100 geniuses to share their visions for the future. The result is Genius: 100 Visions of the Future, the world's first 3D-printed book. Designed by renowned industrial designer, artist, and architect Ron Arad, the collection is produced in the likeness of its inspiration, Einstein himself. While the first-edition print run is highly limited, the book's reach has already proven itself to be profound – and not only because, in partnership with NASA, a copy was printed in space. As our foundational project, Genius: 100 Visions was the spark that ignited collaborative energy between its contributors. It points to inspiring, untried paths, and fuels the commitment and excitement that drive the Genius 100 visionaries to work together to develop solutions and breakthroughs for the near and distant future.
Events
"The opportunity to better humanity does not lie solely with the few who are passionate, but with the many more who have yet to realize their passion."
– Julie Toskan, G100 Visionary
Media
News Release: G100 celebrates Ruit, Tabin and Himalayan Cataract Project

Nov 24, 2020

News Release: G100 Celebrates Historic Journey of Astronaut Soichi Noguchi

Nov 18, 2020

News Release: 3 Female Nobel Laureates in 3 years

Oct 21, 2020

News Release: Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Oct 8, 2020

News Release: Sir Ken Robinson

Aug 31, 2020

ESA

Feb 4, 2020

Dolce

Dec 19, 2019

Montreal Times

Apr 4, 2019

Canada’s Breakfast Television Spotlights Genius: 100 Visions of the Future

Mar 25, 2019

Nuvo

Mar 13, 2019

Sharp Magazine

Mar 5, 2019

Le Temps

Feb 24, 2019

Graphic Arts

Feb 20, 2019

Print Action

Feb 18, 2019

3ders

Dec 3, 2018

3D Printing Industry

Nov 30, 2018

Forbes

Oct 5, 2017

Popular Science

Mar 24, 2017

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"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
– Colonel Chris Hadfield, G100 Visionary
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