Rodrigo Baggio

Rodrigo Baggio

Rodrigo Baggio is a globally recognized social entrepreneur, passionate about the transformative power of technology in the lives of individuals and communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Recode, a global non-profit organization headquartered in Brazil dedicated to promoting digital inclusion for vulnerable populations.

With 31 years of impact, Recode has reached more than 1.9 million people and supported the creation of over 9,000 Digital Empowerment Centers across 21 countries, focusing on digital empowerment, productive inclusion, and citizenship.

Between 2017 and 2018, Rodrigo hosted the social reality TV show “Missão Digital”, broadcast by TV Globo, reaching more than 3 million viewers per episode.

Internationally recognized, he was named one of the “100 Leaders of the Future” by the World Economic Forum and highlighted by CNN, TIME, and Fortune as one of the leading voices in economic development, alongside Muhammad Yunus and Jeffrey Sachs.

He has received more than 60 awards from institutions such as UNICEF, UNESCO, and the World Economic Forum itself. He is an Ashoka Fellow, Skoll Award recipient, Avina Leader, Schwab Entrepreneur, and winner of the first YPO Global Impact Award.

Rodrigo is also listed among the 50 most influential leaders in EdTech by EdTechXGlobal and WISE, and holds an Honorary Doctorate from DePaul University in Chicago.

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